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  1. Oct 20, 2026, 6:48 PM ET · Market

    Yum! Brands shows off its efforts to use eco-friendly palm oil.

    Neutral

    Yum! Brands described its sustainable palm oil work and an existing farming partnership.

  2. Oct 16, 2026, 7:29 AM ET · Market

    Coca-Cola surprises Pepsi by teaming up with KFC after almost 40 years together.

    Neutral

    Yum! Brands' KFC will switch U.S. drink partners as part of its comeback plan, but no deal terms or sales gains are reported.

  3. Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM ET · Market

    Jersey Mike's Subs stock is going up today. What's happening?

    Neutral

    Yum! Brands shares rose amid takeover-related buying across restaurant stocks, but the story reports no new company-specific business news.

  4. Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM ET · Market

    Jersey Mike's Subs stock is going up on Thursday. What's happening?

    Neutral

    Yum! Brands shares rose as takeover talk about Chipotle drew interest to restaurant stocks.

  5. Sep 24, 2026, 10:26 AM ET · Opinion

    A Yum Brands expert changed their mind about the company; check out the five biggest downgrades for Thursday.

    Bad for YUM

    Yum! Brands Inc was downgraded by Argus Research from Buy to Hold.

  6. Sep 11, 2026, 3:39 AM ET · Market

    Trump's choice for Surgeon General has investments in tobacco and soda companies while Kennedy fights against sugary drinks and junk food.

    Neutral

    Yum Brands (YUM): The nominee agreed to offload fast food stakes, including Yum, within 90 days if confirmed. One planned divestment does not change the company's business.

  7. Aug 21, 2026, 10:29 AM ET · Market

    Yum Brands Inc. details leadership transitions, including the exit of specific directors and the selection of new officers, along with compensation arrangements for certain executives.

    Neutral

    Yum Brands Inc. has filed a Form 8-K detailing significant changes in its leadership, including the departure of certain directors and the appointment of new officers. Such changes can lead to shifts in company strategy and operational focus, which may affect investor sentiment and stock performance in the short term.

  8. Aug 7, 2026, 6:22 AM ET · Market

    YUM Brands Inc. has entered into a significant definitive agreement.

    Good for YUM

    YUM Brands has filed a Form 8-K indicating the entry into a material definitive agreement, which typically signals a significant acquisition or strategic partnership. This development is likely to be viewed positively by investors as it may enhance the company's growth prospects.