Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM), the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is nearing a potential Golden Cross, a bullish technical indicator that could signal a turnaround for the stock.
While the stock is down 3.9% in the past month, recent upgrades and growth initiatives could bring renewed momentum to the stock.
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YUM Stock Chart Has Mixed Signals, As Golden Cross Looms
At $134.16, YUM stock sits just below key moving averages, creating a mixed technical picture:
- Eight-day SMA: A bullish signal at $133.81, indicating slight upward momentum.
- 20-day, 50-day and 200-day SMAs: All hovering above the current price, signaling bearish conditions.
- MACD: At a negative 0.55, it reinforces a bearish sentiment.
- RSI: A neutral 46.54 suggests neither overbought nor oversold conditions.
However, the eight-day SMA edging above the price hints at brewing buying pressure, while a looming Golden Cross—where the 50-day SMA crosses above the 200-day SMA—could ignite bullish enthusiasm.
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YUM Stock Investors: What To Watch
For YUM stock investors, the potential Golden Cross could serve as a signal to ride Yum's recovery wave, particularly with Argus projecting long-term earnings growth of 10%. If momentum continues, YUM stock might finally break past its resistance levels and begin its climb toward the $155 target.
While bears remain skeptical, citing mixed short-term signals, Yum's blend of technical potential and fundamental optimism is worth watching.
Will the Golden Cross be the catalyst Yum needs? Investors might not have to wait much longer to find out.
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