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Restaurant Brands Stock Is Down 11%. The Dividend Is Getting More Interesting
October 4 at 8:57 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/10/04/restaurant-brands-stock-is-down-11-the-dividend-is-getting-more-interesting/
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Stock: Insider Scott Mezvinsky Sells 241 Shares
October 3 at 4:52 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31082568
Chipotle's Menu Innovation Ramps Up 4X: Can It Sustain Traffic Growth?
October 3 at 2:09 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/chipotles-menu-innovation-ramps-4x-131900871.html
Baird Lowers Price Target on Yum! Brands to $158 From $165, Keeps Outperform Rating
October 2 at 4:09 PM  |  marketscreener.comM
RBC Capital Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Yum! Brands (YUM)
October 2 at 4:09 PM  |  theglobeandmail.comhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/YUM/pressreleases/4919898/rbc-capital-sticks-to-their-hold-rating-for-yum-brands-yum/
Insider Selling: Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) CEO Sells 241 Shares of Stock
October 2 at 5:37 AM  |  insidertrades.comhttps://www.insidertrades.com/alerts/nyse-yum-insider-buying-and-selling-2026-10-02/
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) CEO Scott Mezvinsky Sells 241 Shares of Company Stock
October 1 at 3:07 PM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/insider-yum-brands-nyse-yum-ceo-scott-mezvinsky-sells-241-shares-of-company-stock-2026-10-01/
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Stock Price Target Cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
October 1 at 1:13 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31071891
Is Yum! Brands (YUM) A Bargain As Its Cash Engine Faces Fresh Doubts?
September 30, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/yum-brands-yum-bargain-cash-220829945.html
Bear of the Day: Yum! Brands (YUM)
September 30, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/bear-day-yum-brands-yum-070000189.html
Yum! Brands, Inc.: Yum's Prudent Menu and Digital Investments Should Buoy Global Restaurant Share Gains
September 29, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/research/reports/MS_0P0000061H_AnalystReport_1790703527000
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Given New $150.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
September 29, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-yum-brands-nyse-yum-given-new-15000-price-target-at-jpmorgan-chase-co-2026-09-29/
Yum! Brands adding its name to PNC Tower in Louisville
September 28, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/yum-brands-adding-its-name-to-pnc-tower-in-louisville/vi-AA2d8wlS
Yum! Brands logo coming to the top of the PNC Tower in downtown Louisville
September 27, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/yum-brands-logo-coming-to-the-top-of-the-pnc-tower-in-downtown-louisville/ar-AA2d45Oo
What Could Yum! Brands (YUM) Gain From KFC Open House In Texas?
September 27, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/could-yum-brands-yum-gain-150713037.html
Yum! Brands (YUM) vs Restaurant Brands International (QSR): Which is a Better Stock to Buy?
September 27, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/yum-brands-yum-vs-restaurant-012626211.html
Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Trades At A Discount On Its 23% Five Year Return
September 27, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/yum-brands-yum-stock-trades-070810330.html
Why Did Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Add A Global Restaurant Veteran To Its Board?
September 27, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-did-chipotle-mexican-grill-061108543.html
Argus Reaffirms "Hold" Rating for Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM)
September 26, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31051604
49,474 Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM Shares Sold by QRG Capital Management Inc.
September 25, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-49474-yum-brands-inc-yum-shares-sold-by-qrg-capital-management-inc-2026-09-25/
Q2 Rundown: Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Vs Other Traditional Fast Food Stocks
September 24, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/q2-rundown-yum-brands-nyse-184058424.html
Analyst Revamps Yum Stock Target on Major Risk
September 24, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/analyst-revamps-yum-stock-target-190955789.html
KFC debuts Open House restaurant in Texas to test new customer experiences
September 24, 2026  |  cnbc.comhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/24/kfc-open-house-concept-texas.html
Yum! Brands faces headwinds in achieving growth targets -- Argus
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/yum-brands-faces-headwinds-in-achieving-growth-targets-argus/ar-AA2cTpm0
Argus Research downgrades Yum! Brands, Inc. - Depositary Receipt to hold from buy
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/argus-research-downgrades-yum-brands-inc-depositary-receipt-to-hold-from-buy/ar-AA2cU068
This Yum Brands Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Thursday
September 24, 2026  |  benzinga.comhttps://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/26/09/61973061/this-yum-brands-analyst-is-no-longer-bullish-here-are-top-5-downgrades-for-thursday?utm_source=snapi
KFC Debuts Open House in McKinney, Bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to Life
September 24, 2026  |  prnewswire.comhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kfc-debuts-open-house-in-mckinney-bringing-the-kentucky-fried-comeback-to-life-302888504.html
Argus Research downgrades Yum! Brands to hold from buy
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/argus-research-downgrades-yum-brands-to-hold-from-buy/ar-AA2cTc8k
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Given "Hold" Rating at Argus
September 24, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-yum-brands-nyse-yum-given-hold-rating-at-argus-2026-09-24/
Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM Position Cut by Andra AP fonden
September 24, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-yum-brands-inc-yum-position-cut-by-andra-ap-fonden-2026-09-24/
PNC Tower adding Yum Brands logo as workers prepare for downtown move
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/pnc-tower-adding-yum-brands-logo-as-workers-prepare-for-downtown-move/ar-AA2cQXw0
Yum Brands adding logo to top of PNC Tower as it prepares to move 550 employees
September 23, 2026  |  bizjournals.comhttps://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2026/09/23/yum-brands-to-add-logo-to-pnc-tower.html
McDonald’s Falls 4% as Investor Day Sets $8.5B Franchisee Support Plan; Wendy’s Dips, Yum! Brands Holds Steady
September 23, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/23/mcdonalds-falls-4-as-investor-day-sets-8-5b-franchisee-support-plan-wendys-dips-yum-brands-holds-steady/
McDonald's Falls 4% as Investor Day Sets $8.5B Franchisee Support Plan; Wendy's Dips, Yum! Brands Holds Steady
September 23, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/23/mcdonalds-falls-4-as-investor-day-sets-8-5b-franchisee-support-plan-wendys-dips-yum-brands-holds-steady/?utm_source=snapi
Yum! Brands: A Compelling Opportunity In The QSR Space
September 21, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4948264-yum-brands-compelling-opportunity-qsr-space?utm_source=marketbeat.com&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=article?source=MarketBeat
Seaport Global initiates coverage of Yum! Brands with buy
September 20, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/seaport-global-initiates-coverage-of-yum-brands-with-buy/ar-AA2cC30Q
Yum! Brands (YUM) Faces A 12.2% Taco Bell Traffic Slump
September 20, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/yum-brands-yum-faces-12-100823242.html
Nykredit A S Takes $15.80 Million Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM
September 20, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-nykredit-a-s-takes-1580-million-position-in-yum-brands-inc-yum-2026-09-20/
Engineers Gate Manager LP Has $942,000 Holdings in Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM
September 20, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-engineers-gate-manager-lp-has-942000-holdings-in-yum-brands-inc-yum-2026-09-20/
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Hits New 52-Week Low Following Analyst Downgrade
September 17, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/price-yum-brands-nyse-yum-hits-new-52-week-low-following-analyst-downgrade-2026-09-17/
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Seaport Research Partners
September 17, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-yum-brands-nyse-yum-rating-increased-to-strong-buy-at-seaport-research-partners-2026-09-17/
Seaport Global initiates coverage of Yum! Brands at buy
September 16, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/seaport-global-initiates-coverage-of-yum-brands-at-buy/ar-AA2cniBS
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Given New $165.00 Price Target at Robert W. Baird
September 16, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-yum-brands-nyse-yum-given-new-16500-price-target-at-robert-w-baird-2026-09-16/
Bear of the Day: Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
September 16, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/bear-day-yum-brands-inc-080000197.html
Bank of America Corp DE Takes Position in Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM
September 16, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-america-corp-de-takes-position-in-yum-brands-inc-yum-2026-09-16/
Yum! Brands Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
September 15, 2026  |  marketwatch.comhttps://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/yum-brands-inc-stock-underperforms-tuesday-when-compared-to-competitors-03c8f479-f9266384b23d
Yum!’s Post–Pizza Hut Brand Shuffle Could Be A Game Changer For Yum! Brands (YUM)
September 15, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/yum-post-pizza-hut-brand-131136200.html
After Selling Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands Is Eyeing a New Purchase: ‘We Are Prepared to Make Bold Moves’
September 15, 2026  |  entrepreneur.comE
2 Reasons to Like YUM (and 1 Not So Much)
September 15, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/2-reasons-yum-1-not-165531673.html
Squarepoint Ops LLC Sells 258,514 Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM
September 15, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-squarepoint-ops-llc-sells-258514-shares-of-yum-brands-inc-yum-2026-09-15/

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Yum! Brands Media Sentiment

Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press.

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