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David Gibbs, CEO of Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM), executed a series of transactions involving the company’s common stock on June 16, 2025. The most significant activity was the sale of 7,032 shares, amounting to approximately $1.01 million, at a price of $144.00 per share. The transaction comes as the $39.5 billion restaurant giant trades near its InvestingPro Fair Value, with a strong financial health rating and impressive 10% revenue growth over the last twelve months.
In addition to the sales, Gibbs acquired shares through option exercises. He acquired 7,788 shares at $49.66 per share and an additional 3,184 shares at $56.67 per share, totaling approximately $567,189. These acquisitions were part of stock appreciation rights exercises.
Gibbs also disposed of shares acquired through these rights, with a total value of $567,360 at the same $144.00 per share price point. These transactions were conducted under a 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell stock.
Following these transactions, Gibbs holds 102,893.15 shares directly, with additional shares held indirectly through trusts.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, which surpassed analyst expectations of $1.28. However, the company’s revenue did not meet forecasts, coming in at $1.79 billion compared to the anticipated $1.85 billion. Following this announcement, Redburn-Atlantic upgraded Yum! Brands’ stock from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target from $145.00 to $177.00, citing the company’s strong international presence and Taco Bell’s performance as key factors. Additionally, JPMorgan also adjusted its price target for Yum! Brands, increasing it from $160.00 to $170.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating.
Yum! Brands announced a quarterly dividend of $0.71 per share, scheduled for distribution in June 2025. The company’s strategic initiatives, including digital acceleration and varied restaurant formats, are expected to support its growth trajectory. Taco Bell and KFC were highlighted as significant contributors to the company’s operating income, with Taco Bell’s same-store sales growing by 9% in the first quarter, exceeding expectations. These developments are part of Yum! Brands’ ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint and enhance shareholder value.
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