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David W. Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer of YUM Brands INC (NYSE:YUM), sold 7,117 shares of common stock on July 15, 2025, at a price of $146.60, totaling $1,043,352. The transaction occurred near the stock’s current trading level of $146.18, in a company that InvestingPro analysis shows is fairly valued, with a market capitalization of $40.6 billion and a strong dividend track record of 22 consecutive years of payments.
On the same day, Gibbs also acquired 10,972 shares of YUM Brands INC common stock through option exercises at prices ranging from $49.66 to $56.67, for a total value of $567,189. Gibbs also disposed of 3,855 shares for $567,340 at $147.17 per share. According to InvestingPro, YUM maintains low price volatility and offers a dividend yield of 1.93%, with seven consecutive years of dividend increases. Get access to YUM’s comprehensive Pro Research Report and 12+ additional ProTips by subscribing to InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands has reported several key developments that are of interest to investors. The company has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share, scheduled to be paid on June 6, 2025, to shareholders on record as of May 27, 2025. Additionally, Yum! Brands has appointed Chris Turner as the new CEO, effective October 1, 2025, following David Gibbs’ retirement. Turner, who has been instrumental in the company’s digital transformation, will transition from his current role as Chief Financial & Franchise Officer. On the analyst front, Melius Research initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $200 price target, citing the company’s global growth strategy and digital investments. Redburn-Atlantic also upgraded Yum! Brands to Buy, raising the price target to $177, highlighting the strong performance of Taco Bell and KFC as key earnings drivers. Meanwhile, JPMorgan increased its price target to $170, noting the strong same-store sales growth at Taco Bell and KFC’s contribution to operating income. These updates reflect Yum! Brands’ strategic focus on technology and international expansion, positioning it for continued growth.
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