YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:YUM - US9884981013 - Common Stock
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to YUM. In the last year, YUM was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
YUM has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 149.99. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 149.06, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 146.00 to 149.06. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 138.20 to 141.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @126.93 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 149.99 to 153.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for YUM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for YUM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 73.13 | POSITIVE | YUM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 73.13% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.66 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for YUM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.3 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests YUM has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 67.51 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for YUM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.01 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for YUM suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.92 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for YUM suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153.95 | 147.31 | 6.64 (4.31%) | 23.19% |
| An entry @153.95. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @147.31. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 6.64 points, which is 4.31%. | When investing 23.19% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
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YUM! BRANDS INC / YUM FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for YUM! BRANDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to YUM.
What is the current trend direction of YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) stock?
The current trend direction for YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for YUM! BRANDS INC?
YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) has an RSI value of 55.6586. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for YUM stock?
The MACD indicator for YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) has a value of 0.304808, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for YUM! BRANDS INC?
YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) has a support level at 149.06 and a resistance level at 149.99. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of YUM support and resistance levels.