For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), YUM BRANDS INC (NYSE: YUM) has reported a -13% decline in E.P.S. from $1.49 a year ago to $1.30 in the current quarter. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $-0.03. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $5.54 versus $5.02 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 10%.
Recent Price Action
On 8/6/24, YUM BRANDS INC (NYSE: YUM) stock enjoyed a large increase of 2.6%, closing at $136.85. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was above average at 145% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 4.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to be below the cost of capital, YUM is expected to be an important Value Eraser.
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