Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM)
NYSE: YUM
· Real-Time Price · USD
148.22
1.45 (0.99%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
147.45
-0.52%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 08:00 PM EDT
YUM Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for YUM across all expirations shows 557,461.21 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 1,063,575.54 from calls and 506,114.33 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.48 shows bullish positioning with call dominance, potentially providing upward momentum but leaving the market vulnerable to sharp pullbacks. The largest delta concentration at Dec 19, 25 with 292,666.99 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.
YUM DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 144,897.6 | -76,656 | 68,241.6 | 0.53 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 37,921.32 | -32,297.25 | 5,624.07 | 0.85 |
| Dec 19, 25 | 354,034.58 | -61,367.59 | 292,666.99 | 0.17 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 429,065.49 | -248,423.52 | 180,641.97 | 0.58 |
| Mar 20, 26 | 21,969.86 | -24,636.62 | -2,666.76 | 1.12 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 111.58 | -112.65 | -1.07 | 1.01 |
| Jun 18, 26 | 26,349.78 | -21,491.34 | 4,858.44 | 0.82 |
| Sep 18, 26 | 2,818.58 | -345.82 | 2,472.76 | 0.12 |
| Jan 15, 27 | 46,406.75 | -40,783.54 | 5,623.21 | 0.88 |