Form 4: Yum Brands CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Scott Mezvinsky, KFC Division CEO of Yum Brands Inc, sold 241 shares of common stock on October 1, 2026 for $136.89 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 482 Common Stock at $68.00 ($32,776) on October 1, 2026; holds 482 after (Direct).
- Disposition to the issuer: disposed of 241 Common Stock at $136.43 ($32,880) on October 1, 2026; holds 241 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 241 Common Stock at $136.89 ($32,990) on October 1, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 482 Stock Appreciation Right on October 1, 2026; holds 1,446 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $32,990 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Scott Mezvinsky — Officer (KFC Division CEO)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 482 | $68 | $32.8K | 482 |
| 2026-10-01 | Disposition to the issuer | Common Stock | 241 | $136 | $32.9K | 241 |
| 2026-10-01 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 241 | $137 | $33.0K | 0 |
| 2026-10-01 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Appreciation Right | 482 | — | — | 1,446 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Option exercise/conversion (482 shares) |
| 2026-10-01 | Disposition to the issuer (241 shares) |
| 2026-10-01 | Open-market sale (241 shares) |
| 2026-10-01 | Option exercise/conversion (482 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, YUM, YUM BRANDS INC, bearish, Scott Mezvinsky
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