Yum! Brands Inc Stock Forecast
Green day on Wednesday for Yum! Brands Inc
(Updated on Apr 24, 2024)
The Yum! Brands Inc stock price gained 1.22% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 24th Apr 2024), rising from $140.10 to $141.81. It has now gained 5 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.83% from a day low at $139.27 to a day high of $141.82. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.8% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -417 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $241.56 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 6.90% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $146.49 and $155.31 at the end of this 3-month period.
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YUM Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Yum! Brands Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $139.02 and $138.02. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, April 08, 2024, and so far it has risen 4.87%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
A buy signal from a double bottom formation was found on Monday, April 08, 2024 and based on theory for this formation the price should go up by 1.81% to $144.38 within 9 trading days since signal was issued (Thursday, April 25, 2024).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Yum! Brands Inc stock
Yum! Brands Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $136.84 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $2.56 between high and low, or 1.83%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.23%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $135.97 (-4.12%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. The RSI14 is 80 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 12 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (YUM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 25th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 25th we expect Yum! Brands Inc to open at $140.97, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $139.89 and $143.73, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.92 (+/-1.36%) up or down from last closing price. If Yum! Brands Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.71% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $136.84, some $4.97 (3.50%) from the current price of $141.81, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Earnings coming up
Yum! Brands Inc will release earnings BMO on Wednesday, May 01, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $1.20. We will update the financials statements for Yum! Brands Inc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 3.87% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Yum! Brands Inc stock A Buy?
Yum! Brands Inc holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.
Current score: 6.102 Strong Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for Yum! Brands Inc of Thursday, April 25, 2024
| Fair opening price April 25, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $140.97 ( 0.596%) | $141.81 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for YUM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 143.52 | 1.21 % | |
| R2 | 142.54 | 0.518 % | ||
| R1 | 141.94 | 0.0924 % | ||
| Current price: | 141.81 | |||
| Support | S1 | 139.99 | -1.28 % | |
| S2 | 139.39 | -1.71 % | ||
| S3 | 138.41 | -2.40 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
| R2 | 0 | . | ||
| R1 | 0 | . | ||
| Current price | 141.81 | |||
| Support | S1 | 136.84 | -3.50% | |
| S2 | 135.40 | -4.52% | ||
| S3 | 129.64 | -8.58% |
YUM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | $0.670 | 0.480% |
| 2 | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | $0.605 | 0.487% |
| 3 | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 | $0.605 | 0.478% |
| 4 | May 19, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | $0.605 | 0.453% |
| 5 | Feb 08, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | $0.605 | 0.486% |
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