Peers · Consumer Cyclical
YUM Alternatives
The closest YUM alternative is MCD (3.08% yield, 7.8/10 safety), followed by LOW and HD. All 4 sit in the same consumer cyclical sector as YUM (1.93% yield, 8.0/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to YUM in our universe is MCD — 1.15% higher yield than YUM (3.08% vs 1.93%) and a 7.8/10 safety score compared to YUM's 8.0/10. Across all 4 peers, yields range from 2.69% to 4.41% and safety scores range from 5.6 to 7.8/10.
Switching from YUM to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether YUM dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches YUM on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from YUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCD · McDonald's Corporation | 3.08% | 7.8/10 · Solid | 1.15% yield gap (higher) |
| LOW · Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 2.69% | 7.1/10 · Solid | 0.9 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| HD · The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.93% | 7.0/10 · Solid | 1.00% yield gap (higher) |
| NKE · Nike, Inc. Class B Common Stock | 4.41% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 2.48% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best YUM alternatives?
The closest YUM alternatives are MCD, LOW, HD — all in the same consumer cyclical sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MCD is the single closest match at 3.08% yield and 7.8/10 safety, versus 1.93% and 8.0/10 for YUM.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to YUM?
Yes — NKE yields 4.41% versus YUM's 1.93%. Its safety score is 5.6/10 against YUM's 8.0/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to YUM?
We rank 4 similar stocks for YUM: MCD, LOW, HD, NKE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks YUM on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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