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Yum! Brands, Inc (YUM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorTrend resistance at 143.15
Daily :20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageWilliams' Percentage Range is oversoldThe period of high volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the Yum! Brands, Inc (YUM). During the week, the YUM dropped -1.69 points, or -1.17%, and closed at 143.31 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 24% above average.

YUM is a member of Consumer Discretionary Sector. Consumer Discretionary is the second most oversold sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See YUM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 103.97 and reached 163.30 on March 7, 2025. YUM gained -59.33 points, or -57.06%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (143.15). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See YUM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 13, 2025 at 122.10 and reached 163.30 on March 7, 2025. YUM gained -41.20 points, or -33.74%, in 7 weeks. The price is now at the 48.52% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See YUM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since February 7, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See YUM short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 7, 2025 at 163.30 and reached 138.70 on April 9, 2025. YUM lost 24.60 points, or 15.06%, in 33 days. The price is now at the 18.74% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See YUM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 10, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 120.07% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 33.11
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 82.50
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 30.03
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 26.86
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.51
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 66.19
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 49.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 63.89
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.10
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 4.15
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 162.57
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 153.16
50 Day Moving Average 152.28
20 Day Moving Average 151.16
Parabolic System 149.59
Price 143.31
Yearly Trendline Resistance 143.15
Daily Stochastic Crossing 141.74
Lower Bollinger Band 135.70
Yearly Trendline Support 125.23
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Discretionary 2
Industry Restaurants 101
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 161.80
High Date 04/03/2025
Low 138.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 163.30
High Date 03/07/2025
Low 138.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 122.10
Low Date 01/13/2025
High 163.30
High Date 03/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 115.53
Low Date 10/13/2023
High 163.30
High Date 03/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 143.15
Support 125.23
Low 103.97
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 163.30
High Date 03/07/2025
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