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Director of Yum Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM), Graddick Weir Mirian M, sold 2,038 shares of common stock on August 14, 2025, at a price of $145.30, for a total value of $296,121. The transaction occurred as shares of the $41 billion restaurant giant trade near $148, with InvestingPro analysis indicating slight overvaluation relative to Fair Value.
On the same day, Graddick Weir Mirian M also acquired 3,096 shares of common stock at $49.66, for a total value of $153,747, and disposed of 1,058 shares at $145.39, for a total value of $153,822. These transactions are related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights, where 3,096 rights were exercised at a price of $49.66. The company maintains a GOOD financial health score and has sustained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years. For comprehensive insider trading analysis and more exclusive insights, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find detailed research reports covering 1,400+ top stocks.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands has reported its second-quarter earnings, revealing mixed results across its various chains. The company achieved global comparable sales growth of 2%, which fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations. Taco Bell, a key contributor, posted same-store sales growth of 4%, missing the consensus estimate of 5%. Despite this, UBS maintained a Buy rating on Yum! Brands, citing strong performance and market share gains at Taco Bell. Meanwhile, TD Cowen lowered its price target to $156, attributing the adjustment to Taco Bell’s sales figures and a slower-than-expected second-quarter development. Bernstein reiterated its Market Perform rating, noting that KFC International saw net unit growth of 5% but also fell short of sales expectations. Evercore ISI reduced its price target to $165 due to anticipated higher overhead expenses. Additionally, Wells Fargo decreased its price target to $155 after the company’s earnings miss, highlighting a slowdown in sales growth compared to the previous quarter.
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