Morgan Stanley upgraded Yum! Brands from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $185.00
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | $185.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/8/2026 | Hold → Buy | Gordon Haskett | |
| 1/7/2026 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 11/17/2025 | Hold → Buy | TD Cowen | |
| 11/5/2025 | $180.00 | In-line → Outperform | Evercore ISI |
| 10/9/2025 | $165.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 10/2/2025 | $155.00 → $157.00 | Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 7/14/2025 | $200.00 | Buy | Melius |
Morgan Stanley upgraded Yum! Brands from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $185.00
Gordon Haskett upgraded Yum! Brands from Hold to Buy
Oppenheimer downgraded Yum! Brands from Outperform to Perform
SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands") (NYSE:YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash consideration of $1.2 billion. Upon closing, Pizza Hut China will no longer be subject to the license fees previously payable to Yum! Brands. Pizza Hut is the largest casual dining restaurant brand in China[1] and continues to capture significant growth opportunities in the market. In 2025, Pizza Hut reported segment revenue of $2.3 billion and segment operating profit of $183 million, and in the first
LongRange Capital ("LongRange"), a private equity firm with a customer-centric and operationally-oriented approach to building and growing businesses, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, from Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!"). Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut is a global restaurant leader with over 15,500 restaurants in 108 countries and approximately $10 billion in annual system-wide sales. For nearly seven decades, the Pizza Hut brand has defined the pizza category, introducing icons such as the Original Pan® and Original Stuffed Crust® pizzas. "Pizza Hut is a beloved global brand with a rich heritage and a loyal cust
Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to be Acquired by LongRange Capital; Pizza Hut in Mainland China to be Acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. in Separate Transactions Key highlights: Positions Yum! Brands for Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation Completes Yum!'s Previously Announced Strategic Review of Pizza Hut Yum! Brands and Yum China Partner on KFC System Sales Growth Incentives Board Approves Incremental $4 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjus
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Skeans spent more than 25 years with Yum! Brands and was instrumental in shaping the company's business, culture and leadership Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years with the company. Skeans will remain in her current role through late this year, after which she will move into an advisory position. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260602084768/en/YUM) on June 2 announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401483629/en/YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former
Other recent executive appointments include Francis "Rico" Arrastia, Chief Digital & Technology Officer; Tiffany Furman, Chief Growth Officer; Sarah Crow, Chief Legal Officer PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC U.S. today announced Melissa Cash has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 16. Cash will report to Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC U.S., who previously held the CMO position before her promotion in April 2025. In her role as CMO of KFC U.S., Cash will be the driving force for the brand's modern marketing strategy, leading brand stra
SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands") (NYSE:YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash consideration of $1.2 billion. Upon closing, Pizza Hut China will no longer be subject to the license fees previously payable to Yum! Brands. Pizza Hut is the largest casual dining restaurant brand in China[1] and continues to capture significant growth opportunities in the market. In 2025, Pizza Hut reported segment revenue of $2.3 billion and segment operating profit of $183 million, and in the first
Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to be Acquired by LongRange Capital; Pizza Hut in Mainland China to be Acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. in Separate Transactions Key highlights: Positions Yum! Brands for Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation Completes Yum!'s Previously Announced Strategic Review of Pizza Hut Yum! Brands and Yum China Partner on KFC System Sales Growth Incentives Board Approves Incremental $4 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjus
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be distributed June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2026. Yum! Brands, Inc., and its subsidiaries franchise or operate more than 63,000 restaurants in 155 countries and territories under its iconic brands — KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are global leaders in the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit is a fast-casual concept known for fresh, cooked-to-order food. Fueled by Yum!'s Recipe for Good Growth, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
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