Pizza Hut CEO at YUM (YUM) sells 6,001 company shares in open‑market trade

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YUM Brands executive Aaron Powell reported an open‑market sale of company stock. As CEO of Pizza Hut, Powell sold 6,001 shares of YUM Brands common stock in an open‑market transaction at a price of $160.42 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 12,003.48 shares of YUM Brands common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 6,001 shares ($962,680)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Powell Aaron

Role CEO - Pizza Hut

Sold 6,001 shs ($963K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	6,001	$160.42	$963K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,003.48 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 6,001 shares Sale price per share: $160.42 per share Shares held after transaction: 12,003.48 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 6,001 shares Open‑market sale of YUM common stock

Sale price per share $160.42 per share Price for the 6,001 shares sold

Shares held after transaction 12,003.48 shares Direct ownership after sale

Transaction date 2026-07-01 Date of open‑market sale

Key Terms

Form 4, open‑market sale, non‑derivative, transaction code "S"

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"The sale was reported on a Form 4 insider filing"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

open‑market sale financial

"Powell sold 6,001 shares of YUM Brands common stock in an open‑market transaction"

non‑derivative financial

"All reported activity involves non‑derivative YUM Brands common stock"

transaction code "S" regulatory

"The Form 4 lists the code “S,” describing it as a sale"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 02:30 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 02:29 PM

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

KENTUCKY

40213

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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

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

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

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	07/01/2026		S		6,001	D	$160.42	12,003.48	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	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did YUM (YUM) report for Aaron Powell?

YUM Brands reported that Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell sold 6,001 shares of YUM common stock in an open‑market transaction. The sale was reported on a Form 4 insider filing and involved non‑derivative common shares.

At what price did Aaron Powell sell YUM (YUM) shares?

Aaron Powell sold his 6,001 YUM Brands common shares at a price of $160.42 per share. This reported price reflects the weighted transaction price disclosed in the Form 4 filing for the open‑market sale.

How many YUM (YUM) shares does Aaron Powell hold after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Aaron Powell directly holds 12,003.48 shares of YUM Brands common stock. This post‑transaction balance reflects his remaining direct ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

What type of transaction did Aaron Powell make in YUM (YUM) stock?

The transaction was an open‑market sale of YUM Brands common stock. The Form 4 lists the code “S,” describing it as a sale in an open market or private transaction of non‑derivative common shares.

Does the YUM (YUM) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades?

The Form 4 shows no option exercises or other derivative transactions for Aaron Powell. All reported activity involves non‑derivative YUM Brands common stock, with derivative positions listed as empty in the filing’s derivative summary.