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Scott Mezvinsky, CEO of the KFC Division at Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM), recently executed a series of stock transactions, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, currently valued at $40.3 billion with a P/E ratio of 28.7, has maintained strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis. On June 4, Mezvinsky sold 268 shares of Yum Brands’ common stock at an average price of $145.97 per share, amounting to a total of $39,119.
In addition to the sale, Mezvinsky acquired 410 shares through the exercise of stock appreciation rights at a price of $49.66 per share. He also disposed of 142 shares at the same price of $145.97. Following these transactions, Mezvinsky holds 1,755 shares directly, while an additional 1,487 shares are held indirectly in a 401(k) plan.
These transactions were conducted under a 10b5-1 trading plan, a prearranged trading strategy often used by insiders to manage transactions in company stock.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a mixed financial performance. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, slightly surpassing the forecast of $1.28, but its revenue of $1.79 billion fell short of the expected $1.85 billion. Taco Bell’s same-store sales grew by 9%, exceeding expectations, while KFC met projections with a 2% increase, and Pizza Hut experienced a 2% decrease, missing the anticipated 3% growth. Additionally, Yum! Brands announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts at JPMorgan have raised their price target for Yum! Brands to $170, maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm’s analyst, John Ivankoe, highlighted the strong performance of Taco Bell and KFC, which are expected to contribute significantly to the company’s operating income for the fiscal year 2025. Yum! Brands also received recognition in 2025, being featured on TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders and dominating Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises list. The company continues to focus on its digital strategy, with investments in AI-powered technology in partnership with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) to enhance operational performance.
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