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Market sentiment signals for Yum Brands (YUM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
25 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.25
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$165
+15.7%
Highest Price Target
$190
+32.9%
Lowest Price Target
$140
-2.1%
Short Interest
3.7%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Zachary Fadem— | +22.4% | $165 → $175 | Upgrade | Equal-Weight→Overweight |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | John Staszak— | +25.9% | $185 → $180 | Maintained | Buy |