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Yum Brands Inc (YUM)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in YUM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +49
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — YUM

Based on 1437 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added YUM than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,437 hedge funds hold YUM right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+111 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

711 buying521 selling
Last quarter: 711 funds bought or added vs 521 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 121 → 104 → 191 → 160. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 15% new
993 out of 1,437 hedge funds have held YUM for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

181 → 121 → 104 → 191 → 160 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 121 → 104 → 191 → 160. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,473 holders: 1,058 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 143 entered 1–2 years ago, and 272 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 1433 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in YUM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — YUM

In 2026 Q1, 711 hedge funds were net buyers of YUM (160 opened a new position, 551 added to an existing one), while 521 reduced or exited (410 trimmed, 111 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 45% of total institutional value in YUM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +49 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1437.

Hedge Fund Ownership: YUM

How many hedge funds hold YUM — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of YUM vs. share price

Market Analysis: YUM

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Yum Brands Inc (YUM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much YUM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 77d ago
YUM
-0.5%
XLY
+8.9%

YUM outperformed XLY by -9.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
YUM
+3.6%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, YUM outperformed XLY by +1.7% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

74 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: YUM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1425 1388 2.67%
13F Shares 217M 238M -8.58%
Total Value $31.44B $35.56B -11.58%
New Positions 155 191 -36
Increased Positions 538 453 +85
Closed Positions 118 104 +14
Reduced Positions 401 427 -26
Total Calls 18 21 -14.29%
Total Puts 21 18 16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 0.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 YUM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mane Global Capital Management LP 10.86% 678,035 $105.4M
2 Camrose Capital Investment Partners LLP 9.16% 450,260 $70.0M
3 Range Rock Capital, LLC 6.85% 20,580 $3.2M
4 Lrz Capital LLC 4.60% 59,060 $9.2M
5 Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP 3.31% 2,260,403 $351.4M
6 Magellan Asset Management Ltd 2.76% 1,370,088 $213.0M
7 Paralel Advisors LLC 2.75% 425,000 $66.1M
8 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 2.55% 42,860 $6.7M
9 Conscious Wealth Investments, LLC 2.49% 27,625 $4.5M
10 Pavion Blue Capital, LLC 2.48% 36,715 $5.7M
11 Ketron Financial 1.93% 34,733 $5.4M
12 Cantillon Capital Management LLC 1.87% 1,811,796 $281.7M
13 Enterprise Financial Services Corp 1.73% 21,916 $3.4M
14 Junto Capital Management LP 1.68% 511,721 $79.6M
15 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.63% 23,047 $3.6M
16 Platinum Investment Management Ltd 1.56% 39,847 $6.2M
17 Ethos Capital Management, Inc. 1.45% 10,891 $1.7M
18 Bristol John W & Co Inc /Ny/ 1.36% 531,880 $82.7M
19 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 1.36% 98,994 $15.4M
20 NS Partners Ltd 1.35% 193,550 $30.1M
21 Eukles Asset Management 1.30% 18,811 $2.9M
22 Anchor Capital Advisors LLC 1.21% 274,360 $42.7M
23 Tabor Asset Management, LP 1.15% 18,449 $2.9M
24 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 1.12% 200,095 $31.1M
25 Econ Financial Services Corp 1.12% 15,536 $2.4M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Yum Brands Inc (YUM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for YUM?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added YUM than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for YUM?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 711 funds bought or added vs 521 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for YUM holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 64 of 1433 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in YUM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held YUM?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 993 out of 1,437 hedge funds have held YUM for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Yum Brands Inc (YUM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, YUM has moved +3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), YUM has gained -0.5% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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