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Yum Brands (NASDAQ:YUM) Chief Executive Officer David W. Gibbs sold 7,176 shares of common stock on September 15, 2025, for approximately $1.07 million. The shares were sold at a price of $149.80, near the current trading price of $149.14. The fast-food giant, currently valued at $41.5 billion, has maintained consistent dividend payments for 22 consecutive years, with a current yield of 1.9%. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears fairly valued based on its Fair Value estimate.
On the same day, Gibbs also acquired 10,972 shares of Yum Brands common stock through the exercise of stock appreciation rights, with prices ranging from $49.66 to $56.67, for a total value of $567189. Additionally, Gibbs disposed of 3,796 shares at $149.49, worth approximately $567464. The company maintains a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive insider trading analysis and 8 additional key insights about YUM’s performance.
Following these transactions, Gibbs directly owns 102893.15 shares of Yum Brands Inc. common stock. He also indirectly owns 72499 shares via a trust and 48394 shares via another trust. The stock generally trades with low price volatility, currently commanding a P/E ratio of 29.45.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands, Inc. has announced plans to refinance approximately $938 million in fixed-rate senior secured notes under its Taco Bell securitization financing facility. The company intends to replace these with a new series of $1 billion senior term notes, using the proceeds to repay existing notes, cover transaction expenses, and fund general corporate purposes. Additionally, Yum! Brands declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share, payable on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025.
Goldman Sachs has reiterated its Buy rating for Yum! Brands, maintaining a price target of $167.00, even as the company’s stock experienced a decline in trading. In leadership changes, Yum! Brands announced several appointments ahead of Chris Turner’s transition to Chief Executive Officer on October 1. Sean Tresvant has been promoted to Chief Consumer Officer while continuing his role as CEO of Taco Bell. Furthermore, KFC US has appointed Melissa Cash as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective September 16, to lead the brand’s marketing strategy. These developments reflect ongoing strategic adjustments within the company.
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