American Century Companies Inc. Boosts Yum! Brands Holdings

The investment firm increased its stake in the restaurant operator by 20.3% in the third quarter.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) by 20.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm now owns 111,989 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at $17,022,000.

Why it matters

Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, is a major player in the global quick-service restaurant industry. American Century's increased stake in the company suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in Yum!'s portfolio of iconic brands.

The details

According to the 13F filing, American Century Companies Inc. purchased an additional 18,879 shares of Yum! Brands during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 111,989 shares. The investment firm's position in Yum! Brands is now valued at $17,022,000, up from $14,142,000 at the end of the previous quarter.

  • American Century Companies Inc. filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026 on March 11, 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that oversees more than $250 billion in assets for individual and institutional clients.

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

American Century's increased stake in Yum! Brands suggests the investment firm sees long-term growth potential in the company's portfolio of iconic fast-food brands, which continue to expand globally and adapt to changing consumer preferences.