YUMC icon

Yum China

48.09 USD
-1.01
2.06%
Updated Dec 30, 12:08 PM EST
1 day
-2.06%
5 days
-0.64%
1 month
3.18%
3 months
6.82%
6 months
57.47%
Year to date
13.31%
1 year
13.31%
5 years
-0.08%
10 years
87.49%
 

About: With almost 15,000 units and USD 12 billion in systemwide sales in 2023, Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China. It generates revenue through its own restaurants and franchise fees. Key concepts include KFC (10,296 units) and Pizza Hut (3,312), 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: 432,000

0
Funds holding %
of 6,812 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 16 (+8) [Q3]

75% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $258M | Put options by funds: $147M

64% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 125 | Existing positions closed: 76

40% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $9.73B [Q2] → $13.6B (+$3.87B) [Q3]

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 620 [Q2] → 669 (+49) [Q3]

2.39% less ownership

Funds ownership: 80.45% [Q2] → 78.05% (-2.39%) [Q3]

10% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 183 | Existing positions reduced: 204

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$60
25%
upside
Avg. target
$60
25%
upside
High target
$60
25%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Kevin Yin
100% 1-year accuracy
3 / 3 met price target
25%upside
$60
Overweight
Upgraded
5 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about YUMC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Yum China (YUMC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Yum China (YUMC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Yum China (YUMC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
YUMC vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Restaurants sector might want to consider either Yum China Holdings (YUMC) or Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
YUMC vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Yum China Holdings: Potential For Sales Growth To Accelerate
I reiterate my buy rating for YUMC due to robust growth prospects and solid management execution. YUMC benefits from China's high savings rate and government stimulus, driving potential consumer spending recovery. Aggressive store expansion, particularly with the KFC mini model, positions YUMC well for growth in lower-tier cities.
Yum China Holdings: Potential For Sales Growth To Accelerate
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Here's Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Strong Growth Stock
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Here's Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Strong Growth Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Yum China Announces US$360 million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2025 as Part of Broader Capital Return Plan
SHANGHAI , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) a nnounced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$ 360 million for the first half of 2025, commencing on January 6, 2025. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US $ 290 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$ 550 million for a similar program in Hong Kong.
Yum China Announces US$360 million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2025 as Part of Broader Capital Return Plan
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Is Yum China (YUMC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Yum China (YUMC) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Is Yum China (YUMC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Yum China Officially Launches Digital Supplier Recruitment Platform at China International Supply Chain Expo
BEIJING , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) officially launched its digital supplier recruitment platform, extending an open invitation to high-quality enterprises from around the world to join its supply chain network at the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo. The platform enables potential suppliers to conveniently submit their credentials to Yum China online, representing a significant shift from traditional supplier selection to a dynamic, interactive and data-driven process.
Yum China Officially Launches Digital Supplier Recruitment Platform at China International Supply Chain Expo
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Why Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™