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Market sentiment signals for Yum Brands (YUM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
27 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.23
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$164
+19.3%
Highest Price Target
$190
+38.0%
Lowest Price Target
$140
+1.6%
Short Interest
4.1%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | JP Morgan | John Ivankoe— | +8.9% | $160 → $150 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Argus Research | John Staszak— | — | — | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |