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Yum China

41.37 USD
-2.57
5.85%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
41.70
+0.33
0.80%
1 day
-5.85%
5 days
-8.19%
1 month
-22.40%
3 months
-7.35%
6 months
-4.61%
Year to date
-11.20%
1 year
12.17%
5 years
-8.82%
10 years
61.29%
 

About: With more than 16,000 units and almost USD 12 billion in systemwide sales in 2024, Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China. It generates revenue through its own restaurants and franchise fees. Key concepts include KFC (11,648 units) and Pizza Hut (3,724), but the company's portfolio also includes other brands such as Little Sheep, Taco Bell, Huang Ji Huang, and Lavazza (collectively representing more than 1,000 units). Yum China is a trademark licensee of Yum Brands, paying 3% of total systemwide sales to the company it separated from in October 2016.

Employees: 351,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

104% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $268M | Put options by funds: $131M

63% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 116 | Existing positions closed: 71

13% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $12.7B [Q3] → $14.4B (+$1.66B) [Q4]

4.81% more ownership

Funds ownership: 73.14% [Q3] → 77.95% (+4.81%) [Q4]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 673 [Q3] → 705 (+32) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q3] → 16 (+0) [Q4]

7% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 202 | Existing positions reduced: 217

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for YUMC.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about YUMC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Yum China to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SHANGHAI , April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (after the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 30, 2025). Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m.
Yum China to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
2024 Sustainability Report Showcases Yum China's Consistent Commitment to ESG
SHANGHAI , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. This report outlines the achievements and ongoing progress towards Yum China's sustainability goals in three focus areas: People, Environment and Food.
2024 Sustainability Report Showcases Yum China's Consistent Commitment to ESG
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Yum China Holdings: It Still Promises Tasty Returns
Yum China Holdings, Inc. shows resilience with solid topline growth and a strong Balance Sheet amid macroeconomic challenges, supported by China's fiscal stimulus. The company's Q4 revenue increased by 4.1% YoY to $2.5B, driven by KFC and Pizza Hut, despite seasonality affecting quarterly performance. YUMC's high-quality business model, digital adaptation, and membership sales strategy enhance customer retention and operational efficiency, leading to improved margins and stable cash returns.
Yum China Holdings: It Still Promises Tasty Returns
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Investors Should Retain Yum China Stock for Now
YUMC doubles down on digitization, leveraging technology and Gen-AI to enhance customer experience and drive growth. Yet, an uncertain macro environment ails.
Here's Why Investors Should Retain Yum China Stock for Now
Neutral
CNBC Television
4 weeks ago
Final Trades: Kinsale Capital Group, Robinhood Markets, Meta and Yum China
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Final Trades: Kinsale Capital Group, Robinhood Markets, Meta and Yum China
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
Yum China Plans Ambitious Expansion, Pledges $3 Bil To Investors
Yum China plans to add 1,800 stores this year. Up to 80% will be KFC or Pizza Hut chains.
Yum China Plans Ambitious Expansion, Pledges $3 Bil To Investors
Negative
Benzinga
1 month ago
Top 2 Consumer Stocks That May Implode In Q1
As of March 19, 2025, two stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Top 2 Consumer Stocks That May Implode In Q1
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Yum China Appoints Adrian Ding as Chief Financial Officer
SHANGHAI , March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that after a thorough search process, Adrian Ding has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective on March 6, 2025. Adrian has been serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer since October 2024.
Yum China Appoints Adrian Ding as Chief Financial Officer
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The Stocks And ETFs Driving Trump's Tariff Target Markets
Trump's tariffs cause short-term volatility, but long-term market impact is minimal; earnings remain the key focus for investors. The three countries in questions are Canada, China, and Mexico. This blog dives into several major companies domiciled in one of those three countries. In the long-term scheme of things the fundamentals of the companies behind these ADRs and stocks are likely to be more deterministic than any geopolitical factors.
The Stocks And ETFs Driving Trump's Tariff Target Markets
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Yum China Holdings: Stock Valuation Is Still At A Cheap Level
Yum China Holdings' 4Q24 results show strong execution, expanding store footprint, cost optimization, and improved margins, reinforcing my buy rating. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, YUMC's value strategy boosts traffic and same-store sales growth, with notable profit margin expansion. YUMC's digital strategy and new store formats, like KCOFFEE and Pizza Hut WOW, drive significant growth and customer engagement.
Yum China Holdings: Stock Valuation Is Still At A Cheap Level
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