Yum Brands Pizza Hut CEO receives 8,708-share stock grant

Q: What stock grant did YUM’s Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell receive?

Aaron Powell received a grant of 8,708 shares of Yum Brands Common Stock on February 6, 2026. This non-derivative award increases his equity-based compensation and reflects additional direct ownership in the company’s shares.

Q: How many YUM shares were withheld for taxes in this transaction?

In connection with the award, 2,529 shares of Yum Brands Common Stock were delivered as a tax-withholding disposition at $162.93 per share. These shares covered tax obligations associated with the equity grant.

Q: What role does Aaron Powell hold at YUM in relation to these stock transactions?

Aaron Powell is identified as CEO – Pizza Hut, an officer of Yum Brands. The reported grant of 8,708 shares and tax-withholding of 2,529 shares relate to his position and compensation in that leadership role.

Aaron Powell, CEO of Pizza Hut at Yum Brands, received a grant of 8,708 shares of Common Stock on February 6, 2026.

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Aaron Powell, CEO of Pizza Hut at Yum Brands, received a grant of 8,708 shares of Common Stock on February 6, 2026. On the same date, 2,529 shares were delivered as a tax-withholding disposition at $162.93 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 20,829.48 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Powell Aaron

Role CEO - Pizza Hut

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,708	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,529	$162.93	$412K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,829.48 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Stock grant: 8,708 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 2,529 shares Tax-withholding price: $162.9300 per share +1 more

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Stock grant 8,708 shares Non-derivative award of Common Stock on February 6, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 2,529 shares Common Stock delivered to cover tax liability at $162.9300 per share

Tax-withholding price $162.9300 per share Per-share value used in the tax-withholding disposition

Post-transaction holdings 20,829.48 shares Direct Common Stock held by Aaron Powell after these transactions

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tax-withholding disposition, grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

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tax-withholding disposition regulatory

"Shares were delivered as a tax-withholding disposition to cover tax liability."

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory

"The stock grant was recorded as a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares."

Common Stock financial

"Transactions involved Common Stock of Yum Brands Inc."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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What stock grant did YUM’s Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell receive?

Aaron Powell received a grant of 8,708 shares of Yum Brands Common Stock on February 6, 2026. This non-derivative award increases his equity-based compensation and reflects additional direct ownership in the company’s shares.

How many YUM shares were withheld for taxes in this transaction?

In connection with the award, 2,529 shares of Yum Brands Common Stock were delivered as a tax-withholding disposition at $162.93 per share. These shares covered tax obligations associated with the equity grant.

What is Aaron Powell’s YUM stock holding after these transactions?

Following the reported grant and tax-withholding, Aaron Powell directly holds 20,829.48 shares of Yum Brands Common Stock. This figure represents his post-transaction balance of directly owned shares as reported in the insider ownership data.

Were any derivative securities involved in Aaron Powell’s YUM transactions?

No derivative securities were reported; both transactions involved Common Stock only. The filing data shows a stock grant and a tax-withholding disposition, with no options or other derivatives listed in the derivative summary.

What role does Aaron Powell hold at YUM in relation to these stock transactions?

Aaron Powell is identified as CEO – Pizza Hut, an officer of Yum Brands. The reported grant of 8,708 shares and tax-withholding of 2,529 shares relate to his position and compensation in that leadership role.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/09/2026 - 11:37 AM EST

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Powell Aaron

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1441 GARDINER LANE

(Street)

LOUISVILLE

40213

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
YUM BRANDS INC [ YUM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CEO - Pizza Hut

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/06/2026		A		8,708	A	$0	23,358.48	D
Common Stock	02/06/2026		F		2,529	D	$162.93	20,829.48	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ M. Gayle Hobson, POA	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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