Yum! Brands (YUM) News Today $138.38 -1.62 (-1.15%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$138.43 +0.05 (+0.04%) As of 07:52 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why is Yum! Brands Down Today?Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is trading higher today after a flurry of reports confirmed the appointment of long-time CFO Chris Turner as CEO and highlighted the company’s global innovation efforts. Internal succession plan promotes continuity—finance chief Chris Turner will take the helm in October, signaling a steady hand on financial strategy. Recent franchise convention showcased Yum!’s global scale and new product and digital ordering innovations, reinforcing growth initiatives. Turner’s transition timeline (“later this year”) delays clarity on immediate strategic shifts and leadership style under the new CEO. Trending-tickers coverage on Yahoo Finance mentions a new price target discussion but provides no concrete estimates for YUM. Chris Turner’s $1.1 million CEO salary package may marginally increase corporate expenses in the coming quarters. Opting for an insider over an external hire may limit fresh perspectives as fast-food rivals and new concepts intensify competition. Broad industry headwinds—rising labor and food costs, shifting consumer tastes, and digital transformation challenges—persist. Posted 50m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Brands new CEO: Trending TickersJune 18 at 6:15 PM | finance.yahoo.comKFC Owner Yum Brands Selects Finance Chief as Next CEOJune 18 at 4:56 PM | wsj.comYum Brands Inc (YUM) Showcases Global Scale and Innovation at Franchise Convention | YUM stock newsJune 18 at 1:45 PM | gurufocus.comYum! Brands names Chris Turner as next chief executive, continuing CFO-to-CEO pathwayJune 18 at 9:01 AM | fortune.comYum Brands Taps Finance Chief to Replace Retiring CEO in OctoberJune 17 at 2:23 PM | msn.comTaco Bell, KFC Parent Yum! Brands Announces CFO to Take Over as CEOJune 17 at 2:23 PM | msn.comKFC parent Yum Brands' finance chief Chris Turner to take over as CEOJune 17 at 12:44 PM | investing.comYum! Brands (YUM) Announces Leadership Transition with New CEO AppointmentJune 17 at 10:41 AM | gurufocus.comTaco Bell, KFC Parent Yum! Brands Announces New CEOJune 17 at 10:06 AM | investopedia.comKFC parent Yum Brands names insider Chris Turner as CEOJune 17 at 9:22 AM | reuters.comKFC Owner Yum Brands Selects Finance Chief as Next CEOJune 17 at 9:22 AM | msn.comLouisville-based Yum Brands announces new CEO. Here's what to knowJune 17 at 9:22 AM | finance.yahoo.comKFC parent Yum Brands' finance chief Chris Turner to take over as CEOJune 17 at 9:22 AM | msn.comYum! Brands Appoints Christopher Turner as CEOJune 17 at 8:42 AM | tipranks.comYum! Brands names CFO Chris Turner as its next CEOJune 17 at 8:39 AM | cnbc.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Position Lowered by QRG Capital Management Inc.QRG Capital Management Inc. lowered its holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 9.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 90,739 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after sellingJune 17 at 4:44 AM | marketbeat.comTaco Bell menu makes massive new addition to take down McDonald'sJune 17 at 4:21 AM | msn.comYum Brands CEO David Gibbs sells $1.01 million in stockJune 16 at 3:49 PM | investing.comMn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. Has $16.33 Million Stock Holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. lowered its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 5.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 103,800 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 5,500 shares duJune 16 at 5:23 AM | marketbeat.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $3.31 Million Stock Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. reduced its position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 83.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,032 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 109,682June 16 at 3:57 AM | marketbeat.comSG Americas Securities LLC Boosts Stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)SG Americas Securities LLC raised its holdings in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 135.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,224 shares of the restaurant operator's stock afterJune 16 at 3:48 AM | marketbeat.comSimon Quick Advisors LLC Buys New Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Simon Quick Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 2,516 shares of the restaurant operatorJune 15 at 4:34 AM | marketbeat.comPathway Financial Advisors LLC Sells 3,800 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Pathway Financial Advisors LLC trimmed its position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 63.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,200 shares of the restaurant operator's stock afterJune 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs the Market Bullish or Bearish on Yum Brands?June 13, 2025 | benzinga.com2,185 Shares in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Bought by Ballew Advisors IncBallew Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 2,185 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at apJune 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFifth Third Bancorp Sells 15,497 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Fifth Third Bancorp lowered its stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 6.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 219,903 shares of the restaurant operator's stock aftJune 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comHandelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 11,301 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Handelsbanken Fonder AB reduced its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 15.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 61,529 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 11,301 sharesJune 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comRedburn Atlantic Upgrades Yum! Brands (YUM)June 12, 2025 | msn.comHow Yum! Brands Maximizes Franchise Operating CapabilityJune 12, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH Has $50.44 Million Stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH reduced its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 26.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 320,504 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 117,546 shares durJune 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comABM Appoints Carol Clements to Board of Directors, Strengthening Focus on Technology and InnovationJune 12, 2025 | quiverquant.comRedburn upgrades Yum! Brands to Buy on international footprintJune 11, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comHow Is Yum! Brands' Stock Performance Compared to Other Restaurant Stocks?June 11, 2025 | msn.comYum! Brands: Taco Bell Keeps Cooking, But The Stock Is Already Fully BakedJune 11, 2025 | seekingalpha.comAvanza Fonder AB Has $2.85 Million Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Avanza Fonder AB lowered its holdings in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 18.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 17,989 shares of the restaurant operatorJune 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Rating Increased to Buy at Redburn AtlanticJune 11, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. pizza chain Little Caesars eyes India expansion with dozens of new storesJune 10, 2025 | msn.com4-Year-Old Gets Restless on Delayed Flight, and the Pilot's Response Is Melting HeartsJune 10, 2025 | msn.comThis Yum! Brands Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For TuesdayJune 10, 2025 | benzinga.comYum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Upgraded at Redburn AtlanticRedburn Atlantic upgraded shares of Yum! Brands from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $177.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.June 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst National Bank Sioux Falls Acquires Shares of 1,798 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)First National Bank Sioux Falls acquired a new stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 1,798 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $283,000.June 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comTounjian Advisory Partners LLC Buys Shares of 17,986 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 17,986 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valuedJune 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comAirbnb Host Not Prepared For What Influencer Does During Stay: "Part Of The Deal"June 7, 2025 | msn.comGraphic Designer's Response to Woman's Request for "Free" Work Praised: "She Stormed Off"June 7, 2025 | msn.com12,957 Shares in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Acquired by E. Ohman J or Asset Management ABE. Ohman J or Asset Management AB acquired a new position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 12,957 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $2,039,0June 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat To Know About The IRS's $4 Billion Tax Assessment On Yum! BrandsJune 6, 2025 | forbes.comProcyon Advisors LLC Buys 5,242 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Procyon Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 36.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,737 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after acquiring an additional 5,2June 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum Brands Upgraded To 'Buy' At Goldman Sachs On Industry-Leading Growth, Digital PushJune 5, 2025 | msn.comHow many jobs are leaving Louisville with KFC's move to Texas? Here's what we knowJune 5, 2025 | msn.comRace Into Flavor: KFC's Iconic Fill Ups Return Alongside Finger Lickin' Good Collab with F1® THE MOVIEJune 5, 2025 | prnewswire.com Get Yum! Brands News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for YUM and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address YUM Media Mentions By Week YUM Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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