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Best Covered Calls for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) — Up to 2.65% Premium Yield

Yum! Brands, Inc. · YUM · Covered Call · Updated Jun 13, 2026

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Highlighted near-term covered calls on Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) reach up to 2.65% annualized yield (0.85% avg on top strikes in the tables below).

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Top Covered Calls

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Top Covered Calls — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$155.00Jul 17340.50$4.402.65%34Open
$160.00Jul 17340.31$2.031.13%25Open
$165.00Jul 17340.16$0.780.30%2Open
$175.00Jul 17340.05$0.230.09%1Open
$180.00Jul 17340.04$0.230.06%1Open

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open

Key Metrics

Financial Performance

Market Cap.$42.5 Billion
Stock Price$154.28
P/E Ratio24.9
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryRestaurants
52W High$169.39
52W Low$137.33
50-Day SMA$154.98
200-Day SMA$152.96
RSI (14D)54.9
Analyst Rec.Hold
WSO RatingB-
Next EarningsAug 4, 2026

Covered calls snapshot

Avg. Premium Yield0.85%
Max Premium Yield2.65%
Avg. Implied Vol.23.9%
Peak Implied Vol.28.2%
Data UpdatedJun 13, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC

Insights

Top pick

Best covered calls for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM): $155.00 strike expiring Jul 17, 2026, 2.65% yield.

Implied volatility

Average IV for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 23.9% (moderate).

How to use this page

  1. Review Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) fundamentals Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
  2. Open the screener for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Open our Covered Calls screener with YUM pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
  3. Compare and execute Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.

Analysis

Our analysis of Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.85% and peaks at 2.65%. Average implied volatility is 23.9% (peak 28.2%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.

FAQ

What are the best covered calls for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The best covered calls for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) reach up to 2.65% annualized yield (0.85% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.

What are Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)'s fundamentals for covered calls?

For Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), key fundamentals include last price $154.28, P/E 24.9, market cap $42.5 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating B-, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.

How do I find covered calls for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

Use our Covered Calls screener with Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (23.9% avg IV on this page).

What is the average premium yield for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) covered calls?

Average premium yield for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) covered calls is 0.85%, with top contracts up to 2.65%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 23.9%, peak 28.2%).

Is Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) a good stock for covered calls?

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.65%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.

What expiration dates are available for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) covered calls?

Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM).

How does implied volatility affect Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) covered calls?

IV drives option premiums: Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) averages 23.9% IV (peak 28.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.

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