Ahead of the Bell: Yum Brands

Several analysts raised their price targets on Yum Brands Inc. on Tuesday, after the fast food restaurant operator said strong international sales lifted third-quarter earnings 17 percent. On Monday, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut operator said profit in its international division rose 21 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 8. Total sales rose 13 percent to top Wall Street expectations as well.