YUM monthly performance report
Explore YUM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
YUM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Yum! Brands (YUM) closed November 2026 at $161.33, up 3.82% for the month and +7.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, YUM is +6.64%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +4.93% versus its 200-day moving average ($153.75), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, YUM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −42.63%, with a relative strength index reading of 75.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Yum! Brands ended November 2026 at $161.33, posting a monthly return of +3.82%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.99%.
The current quarter stands at +18.33% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +4.93% versus the 200-day moving average ($153.75).
Year-to-date, YUM is +6.64% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −3.98%. The stock is currently −5.17% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.27%.
| Period | YUM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.25% | −0.36% | +1.61% |
| 1 Week | +0.12% | +2.59% | −2.48% |
| 1 Month | +3.82% | −0.18% | +3.99% |
| 3 Months | +11.15% | −2.37% | +13.52% |
| 6 Months | +7.10% | +0.83% | +6.27% |
| YTD | +6.64% | +10.62% | −3.98% |
| 12 Months | +7.75% | +12.25% | −4.50% |
| 3 Years | +28.74% | +71.37% | −42.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | +19.82% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +13.98% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | +10.85% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +8.14% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +8.05% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −11.07% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −9.07% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −7.54% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −7.33% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −6.12% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +2.58% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.47% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.78% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.82% |
| Q3 2026 | −14.71% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +18.33% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.01% |
| 2024 | +2.68% |
| 2025 | +12.76% |
| 2026 | +6.64% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $170.13 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $134.26 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $161.33 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $153.75 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +4.93% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −19.27% (2026-09-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −5.17% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 75.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −42.63% |
| RS Peak | 105.7 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 62.1 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was YUM's return for this report period?
YUM returned +3.82% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has YUM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD YUM: +6.64% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is YUM's 12-month return?
+7.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is YUM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +4.93% versus 200DMA ($153.75).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−19.27% on 2026-09-17.