Brands Inc (YUM) KFC Division CEO sells 1,612 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brands Inc’s KFC Division CEO, Scott Mezvinsky, reported an insider stock sale. On February 13, 2026, he executed an open-market sale of 1,612 shares of common stock at $164.63 per share. Following this transaction, he reported owning 0 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,612 shares ($265,384)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Mezvinsky Scott

Role KFC Division CEO

Sold 1,612 shs ($265K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,612	$164.63	$265K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

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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^*

Mezvinsky Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7100 CORPORATE DRIVE

(Street)

PLANO TX 45024

(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)
	KFC Division CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/13/2026		S		1,612	D	$164.63	0	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Brittany Bodkin, POA	02/17/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did YUM (Brands Inc) report for Scott Mezvinsky?

Scott Mezvinsky, KFC Division CEO, reported an open-market sale of common stock. He sold 1,612 shares of Brands Inc common stock in a single transaction, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report filed with the SEC.

How many YUM (Brands Inc) shares did Scott Mezvinsky sell and at what price?

Scott Mezvinsky sold 1,612 shares of Brands Inc common stock. The reported sale price was $164.63 per share, and the transaction was coded as an open-market or private sale under SEC transaction code “S” on the Form 4.

When did the YUM (Brands Inc) KFC Division CEO complete this stock sale?

The stock sale by KFC Division CEO Scott Mezvinsky occurred on February 13, 2026. This date is listed as the transaction date on the Form 4 and represents when the 1,612-share open-market sale of common stock was executed.

How many YUM (Brands Inc) shares does Scott Mezvinsky own after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Scott Mezvinsky’s directly owned common stock position is 0 shares. The Form 4 lists the amount of securities beneficially owned following the transaction as zero, indicating no remaining directly held common stock.

What does the Form 4 filing reveal about Scott Mezvinsky’s role at YUM (Brands Inc)?

The Form 4 identifies Scott Mezvinsky as an officer of Brands Inc, holding the title “KFC Division CEO.” This confirms he is a senior executive and classifies him as a reporting person required to disclose transactions in the company’s equity securities.

Was Scott Mezvinsky’s YUM (Brands Inc) stock transaction direct or indirect ownership?

The Form 4 shows the transaction under direct ownership, marked with ownership code “D.” No nature-of-ownership footnote is provided, indicating the 1,612 shares sold were held directly rather than through a trust, partnership, or other indirect entity.