Yum! Brands (YUM) News Today $143.93 -1.52 (-1.05%) Closing price 05/27/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$143.81 -0.12 (-0.08%) As of 04:13 AM 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) saw its shares drift lower today amid a mix of growth initiatives and investor caution. While management unveiled several expansion and marketing efforts, insider stock sales and analyst skepticism over large capital outlays weighed on sentiment. Yum! Brands to participate in the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, providing visibility into its long-term strategy. KFC announced a £1.49 billion (≈ $2 billion) investment in the UK and Ireland over five years, aimed at creating 7,000 jobs and expanding restaurant count. Management reiterated broad expansion plans across the UK and Ireland, signaling multiple growth avenues in a key market. Pizza Hut launched its first-ever BOOK IT!® app, part of a refreshed summer reading program designed to boost customer engagement. A recent SWOT analysis points to mixed brand performance within Yum!’s portfolio, balancing strong international prospects against regional challenges. Company insiders sold US$8.1 million of Yum! Brands stock, potentially signaling caution to the market. Analyst commentary highlighted concerns that the sizable UK/Irish investment could pressure margins and near-term cash flow. Overall, upbeat expansion news was offset by cautionary indicators, resulting in downward pressure on Yum! Brands’ stock today.Posted 8h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Brands: Still A Hearty Option, But Warrants Fundamental And Technical CautionMay 28 at 1:55 AM | seekingalpha.comYum! Brands, Inc. to Participate in the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions ConferenceMay 27 at 8:01 PM | businesswire.comYum! Brands Insiders Sell US$8.1m Of Stock, Possibly Signalling CautionMay 27 at 6:25 PM | finance.yahoo.comYum! Brands has expansion plans for the UK and IrelandMay 27 at 6:25 PM | msn.comKFC Betting $2 Billion On Britain's Fried Chicken BoomMay 27 at 12:02 PM | benzinga.comYum! Brands Stock (YUM) Lays an Egg on $2B U.K. KFC InvestmentMay 27 at 10:01 AM | tipranks.comPizza Hut Debuts First-Ever BOOK IT!® AppMay 27 at 7:02 AM | prnewswire.comHall Capital Management Co. Inc. Invests $412,000 in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Hall Capital Management Co. Inc. bought a new position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 3,071 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximaMay 27 at 6:48 AM | marketbeat.comCypress Asset Management Inc. TX Buys New Stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Cypress Asset Management Inc. TX bought a new stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 13,653 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, vMay 27 at 6:39 AM | marketbeat.comKFC to invest $2 billion in UK and Ireland over 5 years, create 7,000 jobsMay 27 at 5:22 AM | finance.yahoo.comKFC to create over 7,000 UK jobs and open 500 restaurants in £1.5bn moveMay 27 at 5:22 AM | msn.comKFC to invest $2 bln in UK and Ireland over 5 years, create 7,000 jobsMay 27 at 5:22 AM | reuters.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Holdings Lowered by Public Employees Retirement System of OhioPublic Employees Retirement System of Ohio trimmed its stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 5.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 96,810 shares of the restaurantMay 27 at 4:57 AM | marketbeat.comYum! Brands' SWOT analysis: fast-food giant's stock faces mixed brand performanceMay 26 at 1:52 PM | investing.comPacific Point Advisors LLC Takes Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Pacific Point Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,367 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valuMay 25 at 7:12 AM | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Acquired by UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLCUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 14.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,045,4May 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum Brands considers moving its Louisville headquarters. Here's what to knowMay 23, 2025 | msn.comWhat's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Yum Brands?May 23, 2025 | benzinga.comYum! Brands considers moving corporate offices, but not out of LouisvilleMay 23, 2025 | msn.comDevyani International Q4 Results: KFC Operator's Loss NarrowsMay 23, 2025 | msn.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Sold by Tidal Investments LLCTidal Investments LLC decreased its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 5.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 44,959 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 2,645 sharesMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comTaco Bell fan favorite returns to menu with a twist. Here’s what to knowMay 22, 2025 | msn.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Sold by USS Investment Management LtdUSS Investment Management Ltd reduced its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,498,463 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after sMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Position Lowered by Wesleyan Assurance SocietyWesleyan Assurance Society decreased its stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 11.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 47,920 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 6,180 shares during the peMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comToronto Dominion Bank Purchases 3,362 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Toronto Dominion Bank boosted its position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 2.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 130,808 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing an additional 3,362 shares dMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Acquired by Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Bank of Canada increased its position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 14.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 680,937 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after acquiring an additMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comTexas Bank & Trust Co Takes Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Texas Bank & Trust Co bought a new stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,905 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $May 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Purchased by Rafferty Asset Management LLCRafferty Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 12.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,947 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing anMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaiffeisen Bank International AG Invests $229,000 in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Raiffeisen Bank International AG bought a new stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 1,713 shares of the restaurant operatorMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comProShare Advisors LLC Sells 30,402 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)ProShare Advisors LLC reduced its stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 42.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 40,552 shares of the restaurant operator's sMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comNomura Holdings Inc. Buys Shares of 9,196 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Nomura Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 9,196 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $1,May 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Sold by Janus Henderson Group PLCJanus Henderson Group PLC lowered its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 41.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 38,022 shares of the restaurant operator's stockMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comServing Up Good: Samantha Mannes on Building Connection Through the CHAR FundMay 20, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comYum Brands Inc (YUM) Highlights Community Support Initiatives Through CHAR Fund | YUM stock newsMay 20, 2025 | gurufocus.comYum! Brands Shareholders Approve 2025 Incentive PlanMay 20, 2025 | tipranks.comYum! Brands: Serving Up Good: Samantha Mannes on Building Connection Through the CHAR FundMay 20, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Sold by Siemens Fonds Invest GmbHSiemens Fonds Invest GmbH trimmed its position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 82.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,544 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after sellingMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comMIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. Raises Stock Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 6.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 61,820 shares of the restaurant operator's stocMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ3 EPS Estimates for Yum! Brands Boosted by Zacks ResearchYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Yum! Brands in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 14th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now forecasts that the restaurant operator will post earnings oMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.com2 Reasons to Like YUM and 1 to Stay SkepticalMay 19, 2025 | msn.comScissortail Wealth Management LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Scissortail Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 33,833.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,036 shares of the restaurant operator'sMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Sells 180,966 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Nuveen Asset Management LLC trimmed its position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 20.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 687,886 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after seMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comOccudo Quantitative Strategies LP Takes Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP purchased a new stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 1,941 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximaMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ2 EPS Estimates for Yum! Brands Lifted by Zacks ResearchYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) - Zacks Research raised their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Yum! Brands in a report released on Wednesday, May 14th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now expects that the restaurant operator will post earnings of $1.44 per share for the quarter,May 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com4,120 Shares in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Bought by Mufg Securities Americas Inc.Mufg Securities Americas Inc. bought a new position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 4,120 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $553,000. Other hedgMay 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Purchased by OMERS ADMINISTRATION CorpOMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp raised its holdings in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 20.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,702 shares of the restaurant operator's stocMay 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comFocus Partners Wealth Cuts Holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)Focus Partners Wealth trimmed its position in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - Free Report) by 96.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 24,284 shares of the restaurant operator's stMay 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comCEO Retirement Shakes Up Yum! Brands: Time To Sell Or Hold This Stock? May 17, 2025 | talkmarkets.comYum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Declares US$0.71 Dividend Per Share For June 2025May 17, 2025 | finance.yahoo.com Get Yum! 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