Yum! Brands CEO Sells 242 Shares

Insider transaction represents 0.37% decrease in CEO's position

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) CEO Christopher Lee Turner sold 242 shares of the company's stock on February 26th, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.02, resulting in a total transaction of $40,176.84. Following the sale, the CEO directly owns 65,297 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,840,607.94.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, especially by top executives, can provide insights into a company's performance and future outlook. This sale by the Yum! Brands CEO represents a small decrease in his overall position, which may signal his confidence in the company's direction.

The details

The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC. Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that operates the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands. The company's operating model focuses on brand development, system growth, and franchising, with a large portion of its restaurants operated by independent franchisees.

  • The shares were sold on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.

The players

Christopher Lee Turner

The CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc.

A global quick-service restaurant company that operates the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands.

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The takeaway

This insider transaction by the Yum! Brands CEO represents a small decrease in his overall position, which may signal his confidence in the company's direction and future performance.