Brands' resilience and ability to navigate the challenges of the current market landscape. In other recent news, Yum! Brands has been highlighted in several key developments. Piper Sandler increased the company's stock price target to $150, noting significant improvements in international same-store sales and emphasizing the importance of global unit growth trends. Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating with a $164 target, citing the company's asset-light business model and Taco Bell's earnings contributions as strengths, but noting these factors are already reflected in the stock's valuation. In a separate announcement, Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs plans to retire in the first quarter of 2026, prompting the board to initiate a succession planning process. Under Gibbs' leadership, the company achieved over $30 billion in digital sales and significantly expanded its global presence. Additionally, a Bernstein report flagged Yum!