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
- $158.54
- Market Cap
- $44.02B
- 52-Week High
- $169.39
- 52-Week Low
- $137.33
- 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 $1,031 as of May 2026, representing a +3.1% 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 $1,324 as of May 2026, representing a +32.4% 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 $1,567 as of May 2026, representing a +56.7% 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 $3,391 as of May 2026, representing a +239.1% 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 $45,099 as of May 2026, representing a +4409.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 28+ years (342 months), Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.36% with a median return of +1.31%. The stock had 197 positive months (58%) and 145 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 +15.88% with a median return of +14.61%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.04%. 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 | +5.28% | $150.59 | $158.54 |
| 2025 | +14.94% | $131.01 | $150.59 |
| 2024 | +4.72% | $125.10 | $131.01 |
| 2023 | +3.93% | $120.37 | $125.10 |
| 2022 | -5.99% | $128.04 | $120.37 |
| 2021 | +30.05% | $98.45 | $128.04 |
| 2020 | +9.85% | $89.62 | $98.45 |
| 2019 | +11.41% | $80.44 | $89.62 |
| 2018 | +14.61% | $70.19 | $80.44 |
| 2017 | +31.09% | $53.54 | $70.19 |
| 2016 | +23.44% | $43.37 | $53.54 |
| 2015 | +2.50% | $42.32 | $43.37 |
| 2014 | -1.66% | $43.03 | $42.32 |
| 2013 | +16.17% | $37.04 | $43.03 |
| 2012 | +14.63% | $32.31 | $37.04 |
| 2011 | +22.76% | $26.32 | $32.31 |
| 2010 | +43.28% | $18.37 | $26.32 |
| 2009 | +13.72% | $16.16 | $18.37 |
| 2008 | -16.04% | $19.24 | $16.16 |
| 2007 | +32.32% | $14.54 | $19.24 |
| 2006 | +26.75% | $11.47 | $14.54 |
| 2005 | +0.22% | $11.45 | $11.47 |
| 2004 | +37.85% | $8.30 | $11.45 |
| 2003 | +42.03% | $5.85 | $8.30 |
| 2002 | -1.54% | $5.94 | $5.85 |
| 2001 | +49.09% | $3.98 | $5.94 |
| 2000 | -14.56% | $4.66 | $3.98 |
| 1999 | -22.94% | $6.05 | $4.66 |
| 1998 | +72.47% | $3.51 | $6.05 |
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: 3/24/2026