YUM BRANDS INC (YUM) Options Statistics & Positioning

YUM BRANDS INC (YUM) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 26.3%, an IV rank of 65 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$5.89 (±3.6%) move in YUM for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $160 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.43. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$161.75

52-week range

$138.22 – $167.04

ATM IV (30d)

26.3%

IV rank

65 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$5.89 (±3.6%)

Put/call OI

0.43

Call-heavy

Max pain

$160

↓ 1.1% below close

Next earnings

Aug 6, 2026

Most Active YUM Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
YUM $165 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$2.49	22.3%	1,100
YUM $140 put	Dec 18, 2026	161d	$2.75	27.5%	20
YUM $130 put	Dec 18, 2026	161d	$1.70	30.3%	20
YUM $170 call	Oct 16, 2026	98d	$6.10	23.2%	17
YUM $160 call	Jan 21, 2028	560d	$24.60	25.9%	10

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YUM Implied Volatility

26.3% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 65 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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YUM Open Interest

0.43 put/call OI ratio

15,232 calls and 6,489 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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YUM Max Pain

$160 max pain

1.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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YUM Gamma Exposure

$464.43M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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YUM Options Volume

1,243 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 17.01 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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YUM Most Active Options

$165 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded YUM contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

YUM's next expected earnings date is Aug 6, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.89 (±3.6%) move for the front expiration.

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YUM Options FAQ

When is YUM's next earnings date?

YUM's next expected earnings date is Aug 6, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.89 (±3.6%) move for the front expiration.

How often is YUM options data on this page updated?

All YUM statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see YUM max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated YUM pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.