Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Yum! Brands Stock?

With a market cap of $41.3 billion, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global restaurant company that operates well-known quick-service brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company has a presence in over 150 countries and territories, primarily through a franchise-driven model.

YUM shares have underperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. YUM has gained 12.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 20.7%. However, YUM’s prospects look appealing this year as the stock rose 9.3%, surpassing SPX’s 3.2% rise on a YTD basis.