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23:59
Aug 22
Aug 22
YUM fell 8.5% during Taco Bell cyclospora probe, but Taco Bell global comps were +7% pre-scare and Q2 adjusted EPS rose 12%. Foot traffic recovered from -20% to -4.5%, and analysts expect Taco Bell comps to return to +3% by Q4, making the selloff temporary. Long YUM as the cyclospora drag fades and Taco Bell’s prior momentum returns; average PT implies ~21% upside. Prolonged consumer fear, worse-than-expected Q3 sales decline, or Pizza Hut sale complications.
HIGH
23:11
Aug 13
Aug 13
The author lists 40 stocks at their 200-weekly moving average as a watchlist of potential.
The author lists 40 stocks at their 200-weekly moving average as a watchlist of potential buying opportunities, but provides no explicit position or forward call beyond a general endorsement of buying quality at discounts.
19:25
Aug 03
Aug 03
Yum Brands and Michigan health authorities discussed the cyclospora outbreak weeks.
Yum Brands and Michigan health authorities discussed the cyclospora outbreak weeks before the public was alerted, according to an exclusive report.
11:40
Jul 31
Jul 31
A news wire reports a broad wave of price target increases across multiple stocks from various.
A news wire reports a broad wave of price target increases across multiple stocks from various analysts, with no explicit directional calls made by the account itself.
18:55
Jul 30
Jul 30
Yum Brands Taco Bell business was booming before a parasite outbreak linked to tainted lettuce.
Yum Brands Taco Bell business was booming before a parasite outbreak linked to tainted lettuce crimped sales.
12:15
Jul 30
Jul 30
Despite the near-term Taco Bell impact, management is confident in a temporary recovery, backed by strong KFC and digital momentum and the strategic refocusing from the Pizza Hut sale.
HIGH
11:22
Jul 30
Jul 30
Yum Brands reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS above estimates but revenue slightly missed.
Yum Brands reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS above estimates but revenue slightly missed, with Taco Bell comp sales beating while Pizza Hut comp sales fell short.
11:22
Jul 30
Jul 30
Yum Brands reported mixed Q2 2026 results with adjusted EPS beating estimates but revenue.
Yum Brands reported mixed Q2 2026 results with adjusted EPS beating estimates but revenue and operating profit missing expectations.
22:34
Jul 26
Jul 26
Peak earnings season begins with 177 S&P 500 companies reporting Q2 results this week.
Peak earnings season begins with 177 S&P 500 companies reporting Q2 results this week, including mega caps like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.
17:05
Jul 24
Jul 24
A Cyclospora outbreak is impacting Taco Bell and other salad-heavy restaurant chains.
A Cyclospora outbreak is impacting Taco Bell and other salad-heavy restaurant chains, forcing them to address potential health concerns.
20:30
Jul 20
Jul 20
Visits to Taco Bell locations have plummeted following a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce.
Visits to Taco Bell locations have plummeted following a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce from one of the company's suppliers.
23:00
Jul 17
Jul 17
Yum! Brands decline is a buying opportunity.
The 10% decline in Yum! Brands on the parasite outbreak is overblown; cyclospora is not fatal, the supplier rather than Taco Bell is at fault, lettuce is not a big sales driver, and previous outbreaks like McDonald's had minimal sales impact. The drop offers a buying opportunity with Pizza Hut sale and strong top/bottom line growth ahead.
HIGH
03:00
Jul 17
Jul 17
Taco Bell voluntarily removes potentially affected lettuce from a supplier linked.
Taco Bell voluntarily removes potentially affected lettuce from a supplier linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak and will replace the ingredient within 24 hours at affected restaurants.
15:06
Jul 09
Jul 09
Taco Bell has removed lettuce and guacamole at some locations due to an explosive diarrhoea.
Taco Bell has removed lettuce and guacamole at some locations due to an explosive diarrhoea parasite outbreak, according to reports.
04:59
Jun 17
Jun 17
Yum Brands announces it will sell its Pizza Hut chain for a combined 2.7 billion dollars in two.
Yum Brands announces it will sell its Pizza Hut chain for a combined 2.7 billion dollars in two deals highlighting different business trajectories in China and globally.
02:05
Jun 17
Jun 17
The tweet notes that while pizza demand from diners is declining.
The tweet notes that while pizza demand from diners is declining, private equity interest in Yum Brands remains active, suggesting a neutral market observation.
LOW
01:30
Jun 17
Jun 17
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars to sharpen focus on Taco Bell and KFC.
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars to sharpen focus on Taco Bell and KFC according to FOX Business.
23:56
Jun 16
Jun 16
Pizza Hut sale unlocks focus and buyback.
Selling Pizza Hut removes a drag on earnings and allows Yum Brands to focus on high-growth Taco Bell and KFC, similar to Darden's success after dropping Red Lobster; the massive $4 billion buyback adds further upside.
HIGH
20:30
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands announced it will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion.
Yum Brands announced it will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, splitting the deal between Yum China Holdings and private equity firm LongRange Capital.
18:00
Jun 16
Jun 16
Pizza Hut sale boosts Yum! growth and margins.
Selling the struggling Pizza Hut chain removes a drag on Yum! Brands; the remaining Taco Bell and KFC businesses are strong with international growth and a U.S. turnaround, leading to faster overall growth, margin expansion, and a higher valuation multiple.
HIGH
14:23
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum! Brands to grow faster post-divestiture
With the sale of struggling Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands will now focus on its two growth engines: Taco Bell and KFC. Taco Bell is a 'gold standard in QSR,' an 'absolute machine' with best-in-class marketing and deep talent. KFC has very strong international unit growth and a U.S. turnaround that is 'starting to show some signs of life.' As a result, the remaining company will grow faster than before, margins will expand, and the valuation multiple will move higher.
HIGH
14:04
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands announces the sale of Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars according to the report.
Yum Brands announces the sale of Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars according to the report from unusual whales.
13:35
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands sells its Pizza Hut chain to a private equity firm that will take on the turnaround.
Yum Brands sells its Pizza Hut chain to a private equity firm that will take on the turnaround challenge.
12:28
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands has entered an agreement to sell its struggling Pizza Hut chain for 2.7 billion.
Yum Brands has entered an agreement to sell its struggling Pizza Hut chain for 2.7 billion dollars to two different firms.
12:24
Jun 16
Jun 16
Pre-market movers report shows mixed Mag-7 performance with Amazon and Apple up while Tesla.
Pre-market movers report shows mixed Mag-7 performance with Amazon and Apple up while Tesla and Microsoft down, alongside notable individual stock moves on corporate news.
12:07
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands enters agreements to sell Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars with LongRange Capital.
Yum Brands enters agreements to sell Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars with LongRange Capital acquiring ex-China operations and Yum China acquiring the mainland China business.
12:04
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands announces the sale of Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars in a corporate divestiture.
Yum Brands announces the sale of Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars in a corporate divestiture transaction.
12:01
Jun 16
Jun 16
Yum Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars according.
Yum Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut for 2.7 billion dollars according to the report.
12:12
Jun 03
Jun 03
US pre-market movers report shows mixed futures with Palo Alto Networks giving up gains after.
US pre-market movers report shows mixed futures with Palo Alto Networks giving up gains after strong results, GitLab falling on profit view disappointment, and Macy's beating estimates while Intel and Marvell surge on positive commentary.
23:53
Jun 02
Jun 02
Yum Brands to rally on Pizza Hut sale.
Yum Brands is likely to sell its Pizza Hut business to LongRange Capital, leaving KFC and Taco Bell, which are amazing performers, and the stock should trade much higher without Pizza Hut.
MED
About YUM Analyst Coverage
Buzzberg tracks YUM (Yum! Brands, Inc.) across 17 sources. 8 bullish vs 1 bearish calls from 23 analysts. Sentiment: predominantly bullish (17%). 42 total trade ideas tracked. Latest voices: u/raytoei, asklivermore, Bloomberg.