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 September 2026 at $137.99, down 9.99% for the month and −5.00% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, YUM is −8.79%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.65% versus its 200-day moving average ($154.44), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, YUM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −63.53%, with a relative strength index reading of 63.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Yum! Brands ended September 2026 at $137.99, posting a monthly return of −9.99%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −9.29%.
The current quarter stands at −13.68% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.65% versus the 200-day moving average ($154.44).
Year-to-date, YUM is −8.79% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −20.48%. The stock is currently −18.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.27%.
| Period | YUM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.65% | −0.12% | +1.77% |
| 1 Week | −2.04% | −0.34% | −1.70% |
| 1 Month | −9.99% | −0.70% | −9.29% |
| 3 Months | −8.46% | +2.80% | −11.26% |
| 6 Months | −13.27% | +13.85% | −27.12% |
| YTD | −8.79% | +11.70% | −20.48% |
| 12 Months | −5.00% | +15.01% | −20.02% |
| 3 Years | +8.17% | +71.69% | −63.53% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | +19.82% |
| #2 | Nov 2025 | +10.85% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +8.14% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | +8.05% |
| #5 | Feb 2024 | +6.90% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −9.99% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −9.07% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −7.54% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −7.33% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −6.12% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.83% |
| Q3 2025 | +2.58% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.47% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.78% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.82% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −13.68% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.01% |
| 2024 | +2.68% |
| 2025 | +12.76% |
| 2026 | −8.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $170.13 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $134.26 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $137.99 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $154.44 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.65% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −19.27% (2026-09-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.89% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 63 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −63.53% |
| RS Peak | 104.6 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 61.9 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was YUM's return for this report period?
YUM returned −9.99% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has YUM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD YUM: −8.79% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is YUM's 12-month return?
−5.00% over the trailing 12 months.
Is YUM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.65% versus 200DMA ($154.44).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−19.27% on 2026-09-17.