Market Cap
$37.2B
YUM
YUM BRANDS INC
$137.37 ▲ +0.49%
Prev close $136.69Market cap$37.2B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$172.65 (+25.7%)
▲ Neutral
Analyst conviction 5/10
Insider Selling Cluster (3 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)30 New Institutional Positions20 Institutional Exits Consumer & Retail
Snapshot
The big-picture read on YUM right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Hold (47%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$30.4B
Inst. Activity
30 buys / 20 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $4.9M sell
Insider Net $
-$4.9M
Social Sentiment
50° Neutral
SEC Reports
19
Press Releases
1
Congressional
1 trades
Price chart 30d -9.2%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 Insider
Mezvinsky Scott disposed of 241 shares
KFC Division CEO @ $136.43 ($32.9K)
Oct 1, 2026 Insider
Mezvinsky Scott sold 241 shares
KFC Division CEO @ $136.89 ($33.0K)
Oct 1, 2026 Insider
Mezvinsky Scott acquired via exercise 482 shares
KFC Division CEO @ $68.00 ($32.8K)
Sep 30, 2026 short_volume
Aug 21, 2026 SEC Short Volume: YUM — 58.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 367,953 | Exempt: 155 | TRF Vol: 634,407 | Short Ratio: 58.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
Yum! Brands appointed Steve Bratspies as a director, effective August 26, 2026, with standard compensation including a o
8-K — Impact 2/10
Yum! Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut China to Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion in cash, closed on August 7, 20
8-K — Impact 7/10
Yum China completed the $1.2B acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands, eliminating a 3% li
Impact 7/10
Three YUM insiders, including the CEO and KFC Division CEO, sold shares on August 3, 2026, totaling $1.30M in open-marke
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Analyst ratings buy % -4.1%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
47% rate it Buy or better · 32 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Argus Research | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 54% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 54% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Seaport Global | INITIATE | Buy | 51% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | UPGRADE | Overweight | 54% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | MAINTAIN | Buy | 54% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | 55% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | TD Cowen | REITERATE | Buy | 56% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 47% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| 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% |
Price targets
Where 22 covering analysts think YUM trades over the next 12 months.
$172.65 +25.7% upside Strong Buy
Current$137.37 Low$147.00 Median$175.00 High$200.00 22 analysts
$147.00$200.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.1/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
50°
Neutral
BearishNeutralBullish
Recent posts
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
19 SEC filing reports analyzed · 5 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 14 neutral · avg impact 3.6/10.Plus 1 press releases.
NEUTRAL8-K2/10
Yum! Brands appointed Steve Bratspies as a director, effective August 26, 2026, with standard compen
Aug 21, 2026
BULLISH8-K7/10
Yum! Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut China to Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion in cash, cl
Aug 7, 2026
NEUTRALCLUSTER3/10
Three YUM insiders, including the CEO and KFC Division CEO, sold shares on August 3, 2026, totaling
Aug 4, 2026
BULLISH8-K7/10
Yum! Brands reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.62, modestly above consensus of $1.59, with total re
Jul 30, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 58.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 367,953 | Exempt: 155 | TRF Vol: 634,407 | Short Ratio: 58.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 25, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 62.8% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 547,181 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 870,934 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 24, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 65.8% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 691,328 | Exempt: 400 | TRF Vol: 1,050,773 | Short Ratio: 65.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 62.3% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 774,540 | Exempt: 543 | TRF Vol: 1,243,074 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: YUM — 62.3% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 646,888 | Exempt: 1,422 | TRF Vol: 1,038,052 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.48 | $1.35–$1.57 | -6.3% | -6.7% | 0↑ 17↓ | $2.1B | 10 |
| Next Q | $1.80 | $1.65–$1.95 | 4.0% | -7.2% | 1↑ 10↓ | $2.4B | 10 |
| Current FY | $6.40 | $6.20–$6.64 | 5.9% | -3.3% | 0↑ 14↓ | $8.7B | 12 |
| Next FY | $6.98 | $6.47–$7.67 | 9.0% | -6.4% | 6↑ 5↓ | $8.7B | 12 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.480 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.480 | -0.000 |
| 30d ago | $1.586 | -0.106 |
| 60d ago | $1.597 | -0.118 |
| 90d ago | $1.692 | -0.212 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own YUM (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $30.4B total value (190,245,410 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, JPMORGAN, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 30 institutions added/increased vs 20 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 26,190,487 | $4.2B | 13.8% | — |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 20,017,649 | $3.2B | 10.4% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 18,000,462 | $2.9B | 9.5% | — |
| Capital International Investors | 16,961,198 | $2.7B | 8.9% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 13,996,754 | $2.2B | 7.4% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 13,185,799 | $2.1B | 6.9% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 8,371,753 | $1.3B | 4.4% | — |
| NORGES BANK | 5,022,027 | $802.8M | 2.6% | NEW |
| Invesco Ltd. | 4,846,026 | $774.7M | 2.5% | — |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 4,631,940 | $740.5M | 2.4% | DOUBLED +1373.2% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 5,022,027 | — | $802.8M |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | DOUBLED | 314,414 | 4,631,940 | +1373.2% | $740.5M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 2,854,992 | 2,093,797 | -26.7% | $334.7M |
| Amundi | ADD | 688,797 | 1,124,462 | +63.3% | $179.8M |
| BARCLAYS PLC | ADD | 600,997 | 1,014,232 | +68.8% | $162.1M |
| CITIGROUP INC | DOUBLED | 270,029 | 797,993 | +195.5% | $127.6M |
| BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS | ADD | 481,741 | 623,109 | +29.3% | $99.6M |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | TRIM | 1,675,479 | 602,050 | -64.1% | $96.2M |
| Fundsmith LLP | NEW | — | 556,107 | — | $88.9M |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | ADD | 430,829 | 551,636 | +28.0% | $88.2M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
9 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$4.9M — $0.00 bought, $4.9M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | D | 241 | $136.43 | $32.9K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 241 | $136.89 | $33.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | EXERCISE | 482 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 261 | $153.64 | $40.1K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | EXERCISE | 482 | $68.00 | $32.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | D | 214 | $153.31 | $32.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | SELL | 268 | $153.64 | $41.2K |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Bratspies Stephen B | Director | AWARD | 309.563 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Bratspies Stephen B | Director | AWARD | 165.838 | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Skeans Tracy L | COO and CPO | SELL | 3,494 | $158.00 | $552.1K |
Congressional trades
YUM trades disclosed by members of Congress, with disclosure delay.
1 members · 1 buys / 0 sells
| 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) |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for YUM.
Shares short
9,851,469
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+10.7%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
4.9
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈3.6%
Estimate — not % of float
All YUM filing & press-release reports (20)
- 8-K reportAug 21, 2026
- 8-K reportAug 7, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 7, 2026
- CLUSTER reportAug 4, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 30, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJul 2, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJul 1, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 16, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 16, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 2, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJun 2, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJun 2, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 26, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 19, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 1, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 1, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 29, 2026
- DEFA14A reportApr 3, 2026
- CLUSTER reportApr 2, 2026
- CLUSTER reportApr 1, 2026