About Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
YUM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $155.40
- Market Cap
- $42.41B
- 52-Week High
- $170.14
- 52-Week Low
- $134.26
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
$1,000 Invested in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
How much would $1,000 invested in YUM be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in YUM 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) in 2025 would be worth $1,139 as of November 2026, representing a +13.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in YUM 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) in 2023 would be worth $1,387 as of November 2026, representing a +38.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in YUM 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) in 2021 would be worth $1,357 as of November 2026, representing a +35.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in YUM 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) in 2016 would be worth $2,969 as of November 2026, representing a +196.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in YUM at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) at IPO would be worth $44,646 as of November 2026, representing a +4364.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (349 months), Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.34% with a median return of +1.30%. The stock had 201 positive months (58%) and 148 negative months (42%). The best month in YUM's history was February 1999 with a +30.6% return, while the worst was January 2000 at -25.9%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and January the weakest (-1.5%).
YUM's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +57.1%, and the worst was 1999 at -16.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 29 years of trading history, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has delivered an average annual return of +15.84% with a median return of +14.61%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.01%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (79%) and losses in 6 years (21%).
YUM's best year was 1998 with a +72.47% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -22.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. YUM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.22% | $149.10 | $155.40 |
| 2025 | +14.94% | $129.72 | $149.10 |
| 2024 | +4.72% | $123.87 | $129.72 |
| 2023 | +3.93% | $119.18 | $123.87 |
| 2022 | -5.99% | $126.77 | $119.18 |
| 2021 | +30.05% | $97.48 | $126.77 |
| 2020 | +9.85% | $88.74 | $97.48 |
| 2019 | +11.41% | $79.65 | $88.74 |
| 2018 | +14.61% | $69.50 | $79.65 |
| 2017 | +31.09% | $53.01 | $69.50 |
| 2016 | +23.44% | $42.95 | $53.01 |
| 2015 | +2.50% | $41.90 | $42.95 |
| 2014 | -1.66% | $42.60 | $41.90 |
| 2013 | +16.17% | $36.67 | $42.60 |
| 2012 | +14.63% | $31.99 | $36.67 |
| 2011 | +22.76% | $26.06 | $31.99 |
| 2010 | +43.28% | $18.19 | $26.06 |
| 2009 | +13.72% | $16.00 | $18.19 |
| 2008 | -16.04% | $19.05 | $16.00 |
| 2007 | +32.32% | $14.40 | $19.05 |
| 2006 | +26.75% | $11.36 | $14.40 |
| 2005 | +0.22% | $11.33 | $11.36 |
| 2004 | +37.85% | $8.22 | $11.33 |
| 2003 | +42.03% | $5.79 | $8.22 |
| 2002 | -1.54% | $5.88 | $5.79 |
| 2001 | +49.09% | $3.94 | $5.88 |
| 2000 | -14.56% | $4.62 | $3.94 |
| 1999 | -22.94% | $5.99 | $4.62 |
| 1998 | +72.47% | $3.47 | $5.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions: YUM
What sector is YUM in? ▼
YUM operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has YUM performed historically? ▼
Over 29 years of trading history, YUM has posted gains in 23 years (79% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +72.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in YUM? ▼
You can invest in YUM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold YUM.
Last updated: 11/1/2026