Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum Brands' shares fell as much as 4.5% on Tuesday after the Washington Post reported federal and state health officials were investigating whether lettuce served at Taco Bell may ​have been associated with an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness.

reuters.com - 2026-07-14 14:33:33

New Throwback Value Menu Features the Hut Originals You Know and Love along with First-Time Offerings of Triple Cheese Mac and S'mores Sticks Dinner Service NY Streetwear Collaboration and "Back to the Hut" Bring to Life Fan-Favorite Brand Icons in Wearable Collection and Nostalgic Experience PLANO, Texas, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Pizza Hut's Hut Originals platform, the brand is giving fans another reason to revisit their favorites with the debut of the new Throwback Value Menu*. Available starting today for a limited time, the menu brings together iconic Pizza Hut classics and new additions, all at a great value.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-14 07:00:00

/PRNewswire/ -- After days of mounting online speculation, KFC is proving good things come to those who wait. Today, fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken* returns to

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-13 13:18:00

The S&P 500 gained 9.6% in the first half of 2026 and nearly 15% in the second quarter alone, its strongest quarterly rally since 2020. Yet beneath the headline gains, Wall Street is increasingly looking beyond the AI winners that powered much of the market's advance.

invezz.com - 2026-07-09 11:23:59

Taco Bell is expanding its voice AI drive-thru partnership with Omilia, having already deployed AI ordering at over 890 restaurants across 38 states to streamline the process.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-07-08 18:27:00

McDonald's and Yum! Brands are expanding digital, value and global growth strategies as investors compare restaurant stock opportunities.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 11:42:07

Yum! Brands was seeing an improvement in sales even before announcing this sale. Meanwhile, McDonald's is closing in on 50 straight years of dividend increases.

fool.com - 2026-06-25 11:00:00

Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut in two separate transactions. Yum! authorized a $4 billion share repurchase.

fool.com - 2026-06-24 07:20:00

After experiencing underwhelming to outright poor performance recently, several big names in the consumer discretionary sector are loading up on buyback capacity. All three of these moves signal management's confidence in their ability to turn the tide, but each also comes with a unique set of circumstances.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-23 10:35:58

Yum! Brands is selling its Pizza Hut business in two transactions totaling $2.7 billion. The deal allows Yum!

fool.com - 2026-06-20 18:15:00

Watch how Pizza Hut lost its grasp on the U.S. pizza market to Domino's, leading to its sale in two separate deals.

wsj.com - 2026-06-20 12:00:00

Following a review of strategic alternatives initiated earlier this year, Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOMO) said its board has determined that pursuing a strategic transaction is the most effective path to maximize shareholder value.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-18 14:05:05

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247wallst.com - 2026-06-17 14:34:35

YUM is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7B deal, aiming to streamline operations, boost flexibility and return more capital to shareholders.

zacks.com - 2026-06-17 11:36:04

“They struggled to figure out what the next big thing was,” an analyst says in the wake of a recently announced private-equity buyout.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-17 07:00:00

Yum! Brands on Tuesday announced it is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, after years of the flailing pizza chain weighing on its earnings.

nypost.com - 2026-06-16 12:34:08

Yum! Brands (YUM) is divesting Pizza Hut for $2.7B to focus on accelerating growth in its remaining brands. Dave & Buster's (PLAY) missed Q1 expectations but reaffirmed its full-year outlook, targeting over $100M in free cash flow.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-16 12:02:09

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a combined value of approximately $2.7 billion, as the restaurant operator sharpens its focus on its remaining brands, which include KFC and Taco Bell, and capital allocation priorities.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-16 11:55:17

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Presents at NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-16 11:42:13

Yum Brands agrees to sell struggling Pizza Hut to a private equity firm and a China-based license partner for a total of $2.3 billion.

investors.com - 2026-06-16 11:02:14

Yum! Brands is selling the chain to private equity firm LongRange Capital. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

youtube.com - 2026-06-16 10:23:09

Stock futures are mixed this morning as investors continue to digest U.S.-Iran peace deal updates

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-06-16 09:21:00

Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion transaction and approved a new $4 billion buyback authorization while prioritizing KFC and Taco Bell

foxbusiness.com - 2026-06-16 08:41:48

Yum! Brands stock rises modestly after the fast-food giant says Pizza Hut will be sold for nearly $3 billion.

barrons.com - 2026-06-16 08:40:00

Yum Brands ​said ​on Tuesday it would sell ⁠its Pizza ​Hut chain ​for $2.7 billion, at a time when the ​unit ​struggles to keep pace ‌with ⁠rivals in an increasingly competitive fast-food ​market ​and ⁠amid cautious ​consumer spending.

reuters.com - 2026-06-16 08:11:13

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. F.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-16 08:10:00

Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut, capping off years of struggles for the pizza chain. Rival Domino's Pizza has gobbled up market share from Pizza Hut for years.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-16 08:03:11

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 adjustments. Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China (“Pizza Hut Ex-China”), will be acquired by LongRange Capital (“LongRange”), a private equity firm with a customer-centric and operationally oriented approach, and Pizza Hut in Mainland China (“Pizza Hut China”.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-16 08:00:00

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a combined value of approximately $2.7...

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-16 07:53:00

"As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call," KFC Global CEO Scott Mezvinsky said.

nypost.com - 2026-06-15 16:08:54

The Yum Brands-owned chain is introducing new menu items, sauces, beverages and restaurant concepts as part of a global strategy to strengthen its position in the chicken market.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-06-15 13:56:56

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zacks.com - 2026-06-15 10:50:43

KFC unveiled a new strategy that prioritizes boneless chicken options, adds a new drink sub-brand and aims to make the in-person dining experience more immersive. The Yum Brands chain is facing competition from upstart chicken chains and legacy giants like McDonald's that are betting big on the growing popularity of chicken.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-15 07:00:01

KFC is undergoing a global brand overhaul to modernize while keeping its nostalgic elements. The Colonel faces competition in the chicken market, especially in the US, despite global growth.

businessinsider.com - 2026-06-15 07:00:01

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call by challenging the sameness across quick-service chicken with a clear focus: delivering the most craveable food and more dynamic restaurant experiences designed around how consumers want to eat today. “In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in QSR,” said Scott Mezvinsky, CEO, KFC Global. “This next chapter brings new energy and expre.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-15 07:00:00

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. to Participate in the NYSE European Investor Conference in Association With Bank of America.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-11 16:47:00

New Hut Originals Platform Celebrates the Fans Who Grew Up with Pizza Hut and the Return of Iconic Moments All Summer Long IYKYK: Hut Originals Can Bring Back Their Classic BOOK IT! Button on June 10 for a Free Personal Pan Pizza®* Pizza Hut and Box Tops for Education Team Up to Bring Back BOOK IT!

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-09 06:00:00

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-05 18:19:56

Mid-Day Stocks: Stocks are trading lower on Wednesday, as oil and yields move higher. Once again, it was "Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends." On cue, the never-say-die stock market shook off early worries and all the major indices closed higher on Tuesday. Like the proverbial broken record, the S&P 500... Here Are Wednesday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Boyd Gaming, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Conagra, Dollar General, MGM Resorts International, Omnicom Group, Yum! Brands, and More

247wallst.com - 2026-06-03 13:08:00

Yum offers some of the strongest growth potential among franchised restaurant companies, yet the stock fails to reflect those advantages., one analyst says.

barrons.com - 2026-06-03 12:05:00

A shift is underway in the quick-service restaurant sector (QSR). Yum! Brands NYSE: YUM is in exclusive talks to divest its Pizza Hut division to private equity firm LongRange Capital in a deal valued between $3.6 billion and $4.3 billion.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-03 10:25:30

Stock futures are sluggish after yesterday's record rally while unpack jobs data and Iran developments

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-06-03 09:18:00

The stock market is roaring, and according to the media, it's all because of AI.

forbes.com - 2026-06-03 09:05:09

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should consider adding exposure to out-of-favor sectors if investors begin rotating away from high-flying technology stocks. He highlighted JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, McDonald's, Yum!

cnbc.com - 2026-06-02 18:24:15

Supergirl Summer Takes Off at KFCÂ with New Supergirl Ultimate Meal, Character-Inspired Sauce Showdowns and Must-Have Limited-Edition Collecti

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-02 15:00:00

New menu drops June 8 with three new "choose your hero" sauces, Kryptonian Kooler beverage and blind bag collectibles; ultra-limited Krypto Collectible Bucket lands in-restaurant only June 10 PLANO, Texas, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is giving its summer menu a main character moment. In partnership with this summer's highly anticipated Supergirl film from DC Studios, the fried chicken icon is launching the new KFC Supergirl Ultimate Meal* and Supergirl Combo Meal*, available starting June 8, alongside a new character-inspired trio of sauces and beverage made for summer sips.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-02 14:05:00

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-02 14:00:00

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. “Over a remarkable 25-year career at Yum!, Tracy has been instrumental in shaping the company's operational excellence model, culture, talent and long-term growt.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-02 13:35:00

Yum Brands is reportedly discussing a potential sale of Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, a deal that could reshape the restaurant sector amid weaker demand.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-06-01 12:47:34

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zacks.com - 2026-06-01 10:46:15