Yum! Brands Misses Q3 Sales As Analysts See Risk Of More Store Closures From Middle East Tensions

Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM tanked in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported downbeat third-quarter earnings.The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways.TD Cowen On Yum! BrandsAnalyst Andrew Charles maintained a Hold rating and price target of $145.Management said that Taco Bell momentum had continued into the fourth quarter, driven in part by Cheesy Street Chalupas, the relaunch of the Cheeze-It platform and the $7 Luxe Craving ...