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YUM BRANDS INC (YUM)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +79
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — YUM

Based on 1313 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
1,313 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+137 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 55% buying

626 buying512 selling
Last quarter: 626 funds bought or added vs 512 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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More new buyers each quarter (+81 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new YUM position: 171 → 112 → 97 → 178. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
941 out of 1,313 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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Steady discovery — ~178 new funds/quarter

124 → 171 → 112 → 97 → 178 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 171 → 112 → 97 → 178. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 1,348 current holders: 981 (73%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds

67% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 1313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

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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Company Profile: YUM

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

140 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
3.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: YUM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1348 1278 5.48%
13F Shares 233M 226M 3.05%
Total Value $34.98B $34.08B 2.62%
New Positions 179 97 +82
Increased Positions 508 489 +19
Closed Positions 103 125 -22
Reduced Positions 462 493 -31
Total Calls 21 23 -8.7%
Total Puts 18 24 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 1.04 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of YUM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CONSCIOUS WEALTH INVESTMENTS, LLC 2.49% 27,625 $4.5M
2 Lipe & Dalton 2.13% 26,207 $4K
3 Ketron Financial 1.93% 34,733 $5.4M
4 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.63% 23,047 $3.6M
5 Ethos Capital Management, Inc. 1.45% 10,891 $1.7M
6 ZWJ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.12% 200,095 $31.1M
7 Econ Financial Services Corp 1.12% 15,536 $2.4M
8 Cadent Capital Advisors, LLC 1.02% 25,391 $3.9M
9 SECURED RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC 1.02% 11,588 $1.8M
10 Ervin Investment Management, LLC 0.98% 10,747 $1.7M
11 Iowa State Bank 0.88% 30,618 $4.8M
12 JACOBS & CO/CA 0.85% 55,643 $9K
13 MINDSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.84% 20,060 $3.1M
14 Impact Investors, Inc 0.81% 7,500 $1.2M
15 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.80% 16,017 $2.5M
16 RD Lewis Holdings, Inc. 0.75% 5,356 $861K
17 TRITONPOINT WEALTH, LLC 0.74% 44,696 $6.9M
18 Cohen Klingenstein LLC 0.73% 144,870 $22.5M
19 LETSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.62% 10,460 $1.6M
20 LCM Capital Management Inc 0.62% 7,957 $1.2M
21 USS Investment Management Ltd 0.59% 974,960 $151.6M
22 Lakeshore Capital Group, Inc. 0.54% 4,277 $665K
23 Churchill Financial Advisors, LLC 0.54% 16,600 $2.6M
24 HERITAGE INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORP 0.54% 114,689 $18K
25 CDM FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES, INC. 0.53% 3,560 $553K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 55% buying: Last quarter: 626 funds bought or added vs 512 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 — 67% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 1313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% 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?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 941 out of 1,313 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.

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.