YUM BRANDS INC (YUM) Options Statistics & Positioning

YUM BRANDS INC (YUM) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 24.4%, an IV rank of 56 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$10.04 (±6.4%) move in YUM for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $150 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.45. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$157.32

52-week range

$138.22 – $168.19

ATM IV (30d)

24.4%

IV rank

56 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$10.04 (±6.4%)

Put/call OI

0.45

Call-heavy

Max pain

$150

↓ 4.6% below close

Next earnings

Nov 5, 2026

Most Active YUM Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
YUM $170 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$1.67	24.8%	350
YUM $160 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$2.88	24.4%	111
YUM $140 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.42	32.1%	82
YUM $175 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.97	24.8%	51
YUM $160 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$4.61	23.7%	44

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YUM Implied Volatility

24.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 56 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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YUM Open Interest

0.45 put/call OI ratio

17,278 calls and 7,711 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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YUM Max Pain

$150 max pain

4.6% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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YUM Gamma Exposure

$445M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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YUM Options Volume

1,149 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.31 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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YUM Most Active Options

$170 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 Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.04 (±6.4%) 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 Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.04 (±6.4%) 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.