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Tracy Skeans, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer of Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM), recently sold shares worth approximately $3.02 million. The transactions, executed on March 6, 2025, involved the sale of 19,072 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $158.35 to $158.36. The sale comes as YUM trades near its 52-week high of $161.28, with InvestingPro data showing the stock has gained over 20% in the past six months.
Post-sale, Skeans retains direct ownership of 2,970 shares and indirect ownership of 2,103 shares through a 401(k) plan, as well as 5,217 shares through the Skeans Trust. These transactions were conducted under a pre-established 10b5-1 trading plan. According to InvestingPro analysis, YUM maintains a GREAT financial health score, though technical indicators suggest the stock is currently in overbought territory. For deeper insights into YUM’s valuation and 12+ additional ProTips, subscribers can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands has reported a robust first-quarter performance for 2025, with Taco Bell achieving an 8% growth in same-store sales, surpassing industry expectations. The company has ambitious plans for Taco Bell, aiming for sales volumes of $3 million by 2030 and doubling its segment EBIT by the end of the decade. Analysts have reacted to these developments with varied outlooks. TD Cowen has increased its price target for Yum! Brands to $164, citing strong performance and strategic value-driven efforts, while maintaining a Hold rating. BofA Securities also raised its price target to $153, noting a recovery in international markets, despite challenges in unit development. BMO Capital Markets adjusted its target to $139, pointing to a slightly better-than-expected EPS for the fourth quarter of 2024 and a positive long-term growth outlook, though it cautioned about competitive risks. Stifel, on the other hand, maintained a Hold rating with a $148 target, expressing cautious optimism about Yum! Brands’ strategy but seeking more details on execution. These recent developments reflect Yum! Brands’ strategic positioning and the varied analyst perspectives on its growth potential.
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