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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)
0.56
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$165
+18.8%
Highest Price Target
$190
+37.1%
Lowest Price Target
$140
+1.0%
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 24, 2026 | Argus Research | John Staszak— | — | — | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Baird | Chris O'Cull— | +19.0% | $174 → $165 | Maintained | Outperform |