YUM
YUM BRANDS INC
$147.37
-2.32%
$40.6B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$40.6B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusHold (48%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$7.9B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 14S
Insider Net $-$2.5M
SEC Reports11
Congressional1 trades
Recent Activity
Jun 2, 2026
SEC
YUM Brands filed an 8-K announcing that COO and Chief People & Culture Officer Tracy Skeans will transition from her rol
8-K — Impact 3/10
Jun 2, 2026
SEC
Two YUM executives — CEO Christopher Lee and Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant — sold a combined $504K in open-market transact
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Jun 2, 2026
SEC
Two YUM insiders, including CEO Christopher Turner and Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, sold a combined $504K in open-market
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Turner Christopher Lee sold 270 shares
Chief Executive Officer @ $148.14 ($40.0K)
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Mezvinsky Scott sold 483 shares
KFC Division CEO @ $68.00 ($32.8K)
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Mezvinsky Scott sold 222 shares
KFC Division CEO @ $147.95 ($32.8K)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
4,672,125 shares ($706.8M)
Inst.
FMR LLC — TRIM
2,103,541 shares ($318.2M)
Price Targets
$174.23
+14.9% upside
Buy
Current $151.63
Low $147.00
Median $176.00
High $200.00
22 analysts
$147.00
$200.00
Analyst Ratings
6Strong Buy
10Buy
17Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | UPGRADE | Equal-Weight → Overweight |
| May 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.57 | $1.50 — $1.63 | 9% YoY | 23 |
| Next Q | $1.70 | $1.60 — $1.78 | 8% YoY | 23 |
| Current FY | $6.77 | $6.53 — $6.89 | 12% YoY | 24 |
| Next FY | $7.50 | $6.90 — $7.94 | 11% YoY | 26 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
YUM Brands filed an 8-K announcing that COO and Chief People & Culture Officer Tracy Skeans will transition from her rol
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two YUM executives — CEO Christopher Lee and Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant — sold a combined $504K in open-market transact
Jun 2, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $5.3B | — |
| NORGES BANK | $706.8M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $676.4M | — |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $572.6M | — |
| FMR LLC | $318.2M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher | SELL | $40.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | M | $32.8K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | D | $32.8K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | SELL | $38.7K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | M | $0.00 |
Congressional Trades
1 members: 1 buys, 0 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | D | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
8 institutional holders with $7.9B total value (52,550,501 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, NORGES, MORGAN.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 35,098,553 | $5.3B | 66.8% | — |
| 2 | NORGES BANK | 4,672,125 | $706.8M | 8.9% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 4,471,127 | $676.4M | 8.5% | — |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3,785,127 | $572.6M | 7.2% | — |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 2,103,541 | $318.2M | 4.0% | TRIM -26.9% |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,724,394 | $260.9M | 3.3% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 649,137 | $98.2M | 1.2% | TRIM -37.4% |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 46,497 | $7.0M | 0.1% | ADD +78.8% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 4,672,125 | — | $706.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 2,879,475 | 2,103,541 | -26.9% | $318.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 26,008 | 46,497 | +78.8% | $7.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 48,300 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 503,600 | 48,300 | -90.4% | $7.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 4,066,348 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 4,066,348 | — | $602.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 2,100 | 503,600 | +23881.0% | $74.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 689,713 | 26,609 | -96.1% | $3.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 1,774,621 | 3,318,244 | +87.0% | $522.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 689,713 | — | $108.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 2,100 | — | $330.5K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 3,120,839 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 970,395 | 607,883 | -37.4% | $81.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 42,100 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,632,862 | — | $228.1M | 2024-Q3 |
8 unique insiders with 14 transactions. Net insider value: -$2.5M ($0.00 bought, $2.5M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 270 | $148.14 | $40.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | D | 222 | $147.95 | $32.8K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 261 | $148.14 | $38.7K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | Tresvant Sean | Taco Bell, CEO, YUM CCO | SELL | 3,000 | $154.68 | $464.0K |
| May 19, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | SELL | 6,001 | $152.35 | $914.3K |
| May 16, 2026 | Roy Ranjith | Chief Financial Officer | M | 366 | $149.97 | $54.9K |
| May 16, 2026 | Roy Ranjith | Chief Financial Officer | F | 91 | $149.97 | $13.6K |
| May 16, 2026 | Roy Ranjith | Chief Financial Officer | M | 366 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | SELL | 9 | $152.00 | $1.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| May 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | D | 206 | $159.65 | $32.9K |
| May 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 277 | $160.48 | $44.5K |
| May 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | SELL | 250 | $160.48 | $40.1K |
| May 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 250 | $160.48 | $40.1K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Domier Tanya | Director | M | 2,787 | $155.48 | $433.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Domier Tanya | Director | M | 2,787 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | SELL | 257 | $154.18 | $39.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | D | 212 | $155.48 | $33.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 271 | $154.18 | $41.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Oberg Kathleen K. | Director | A | 910 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Oberg Kathleen K. | Director | A | 162.655 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | SELL | 238 | $166.29 | $39.6K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | SELL | 242 | $166.02 | $40.2K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 483 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | SELL | 2,970 | $160.80 | $477.6K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 1,612 | $164.63 | $265.4K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | M | 1,382 | $159.06 | $219.8K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | F | 548 | $159.06 | $87.2K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | CEO, Chairman of Board | M | 1,382 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | M | 1,106 | $159.06 | $175.9K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | F | 437 | $159.06 | $69.5K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | M | 1,106 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | M | 1,521 | $159.06 | $241.9K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | F | 600 | $159.06 | $95.4K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | M | 1,521 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 1,613 | $158.85 | $256.2K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | F | 542 | $158.85 | $86.1K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | M | 1,613 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | M | 1,133 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tresvant Sean | Taco Bell, CEO, YUM CCO | M | 604 | $158.85 | $95.9K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tresvant Sean | Taco Bell, CEO, YUM CCO | F | 235 | $158.85 | $37.3K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tresvant Sean | Taco Bell, CEO, YUM CCO | M | 604 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
11 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 10 neutral. Avg impact: 2.8/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
YUM Brands filed an 8-K announcing that COO and Chief People & Culture Officer Tracy Skeans will tra
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two YUM executives — CEO Christopher Lee and Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant — sold a combined $504K in
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two YUM insiders, including CEO Christopher Turner and Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, sold a combined
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two top executives at YUM Brands — the CEO of Pizza Hut and the Taco Bell CEO/Global CCO — sold a co
May 26, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two YUM insiders sold a total of ~$916K in open-market sales over a 7-day window, led by Pizza Hut C
May 19, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two top executives at Yum Brands (CEO and KFC Division CEO) sold a combined $85K in open-market shar
May 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Insider cluster at YUM Brands shows two executives selling a combined ~$85K in open-market trades on
May 1, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
Yum! Brands reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.50 (ex-special items), beating consensus of $1.39 by 8%, with
Apr 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Yum Brands is holding its 2026 annual shareholder meeting with a standard proxy statement. The filin
Apr 3, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Two senior executives at Yum Brands, including CEO Christopher Lee Turner and KFC Division CEO Scott
Apr 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two senior executives at YUM Brands, including CEO Christopher Lee Turner and KFC Division CEO Scott
Apr 1, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (48% buy). Based on 33 analysts: 6 strong buy, 10 buy, 17 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$174.23 mean target
+14.9% upside
Buy (2.19)
$147.00 Low
$200.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $151.63 |
| Target Low | $147.00 |
| Target Mean | $174.23 |
| Target Median | $176.00 |
| Target High | $200.00 |
| # Analysts | 22 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.19) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.57 | $1.50 | $1.63 | 9.3% | +0.2% | 8↑ 11↓ | $2.2B | 13.6% | 23 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.70 | $1.60 | $1.78 | 7.6% | +0.1% | 11↑ 8↓ | $2.2B | 13.1% | 23 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$6.77 | $6.53 | $6.89 | 11.8% | +0.2% | 19↑ 3↓ | $9.2B | 11.9% | 24 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$7.50 | $6.90 | $7.94 | 10.8% | -0.0% | 13↑ 6↓ | $9.7B | 5.0% | 26 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.574 | |
| 7d ago | $1.572 | +0.003 |
| 30d ago | $1.571 | +0.004 |
| 60d ago | $1.586 | -0.012 |
| 90d ago | $1.586 | -0.011 |
10 analyst firms have rated this stock: 2 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | UPGRADE | Equal-Weight | Overweight |
| May 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 20, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 24, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TD Cowen | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Gordon Haskett | UPGRADE | Hold | Buy |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Oppenheimer | DOWNGRADE | Outperform | Perform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 48% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 49% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 49% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 49% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 49% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 49% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 1 buys, 0 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | YUM BRANDS Inc | May 13, 2026 (31d) |
No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 57.0% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 291,505 | Exempt: 1,111 | TRF Vol: 511,081 | Short Ratio: 57.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: YUM — 2.5M shares, 55,618 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,508,049 shares across 55,618 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: YUM — 1.8M shares, 52,007 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 1,787,368 shares across 52,007 trades.
May 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 56.4% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 311,794 | Exempt: 45 | TRF Vol: 552,337 | Short Ratio: 56.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 58.6% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 296,057 | Exempt: 64 | TRF Vol: 505,219 | Short Ratio: 58.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: YUM — 2.1M shares, 59,134 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 2,060,460 shares across 59,134 trades.
Apr 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 66.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 428,779 | Exempt: 1,307 | TRF Vol: 648,475 | Short Ratio: 66.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
earnings_calendar
YUM Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-04-29
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 60.9% short (0.7M / 1.2M)
Short: 707,035 | Exempt: 527 | TRF Vol: 1,160,056 | Short Ratio: 60.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 66.3% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 748,700 | Exempt: 184 | TRF Vol: 1,130,013 | Short Ratio: 66.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: YUM — 3.7M shares, 76,624 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 3,664,422 shares across 76,624 trades.
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 65.2% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 696,450 | Exempt: 272 | TRF Vol: 1,067,530 | Short Ratio: 65.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 24, 2026
short_interest
FTD: YUM — 20,460 shares ($3.3M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260424, Price: $160.73, FTD Value: $3,288,535.8, YUM BRANDS, INC
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: YUM — 2.0M shares, 49,578 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 2,033,468 shares across 49,578 trades.
Apr 16, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 77.6% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 403,040 | Exempt: 468 | TRF Vol: 519,488 | Short Ratio: 77.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)