Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Has $1.66 Million Stake in Yum China $YUMC

Key Points

• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking trimmed its Yum China stake by 59.2% in Q4, selling 51,034 shares and retaining 35,122 shares valued at about $1.66 million.
• Corporate insiders sold a total of 135,117 Yum China shares worth roughly $7.48 million over the past three months, including sales by Jerry Ding and Xueling Lu.
• Yum China announced a quarterly dividend of $0.29 (annualized $1.16, ~2.4% yield) payable June 17, and reported quarterly results that met EPS estimates with revenue up 9.7% Y/Y; analysts show a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and a $59.05 price target.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp trimmed its position in shares of Yum China (NYSE:YUMC - Free Report) by 59.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,122 shares of the company's stock after selling 51,034 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp's holdings in Yum China were worth $1,660,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. raised its stake in shares of Yum China by 526.3% in the third quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 595 shares of the company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Yum China by 106.2% in the fourth quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Miller Global Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $41,000. 85.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Jerry Ding sold 3,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.14, for a total value of $165,420.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 915 shares of the company's stock, valued at $50,453.10. This represents a 76.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Xueling Lu sold 23,504 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.84, for a total value of $1,312,463.36. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 9,042 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $504,905.28. This trade represents a 72.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 135,117 shares of company stock valued at $7,479,590 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.40% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently commented on YUMC shares. Weiss Ratings raised Yum China from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $58.50 price objective on shares of Yum China in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $63.64 price objective on shares of Yum China in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Yum China from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $59.05.

Yum China Stock Performance

YUMC stock opened at $47.80 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $16.79 billion, a PE ratio of 18.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 0.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The business has a 50 day moving average of $51.00 and a 200-day moving average of $49.17. Yum China has a 12-month low of $41.69 and a 12-month high of $58.39.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.87. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. Yum China had a return on equity of 14.98% and a net margin of 7.83%.Yum China's quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.77 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be issued a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Yum China's dividend payout ratio is currently 44.44%.

Yum China Profile

Yum China Holdings, Inc operates as the largest quick-service restaurant company in China, through its ownership and franchising of brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. The company's core business encompasses full-service and fast‐casual dining, takeout and delivery channels, as well as ancillary services including loyalty programs and digital ordering platforms. Yum China's restaurants offer a diverse menu that adapts global brand concepts to local consumer preferences, featuring items such as soy‐marinated chicken, customized pizzas and region‐inspired side dishes.

In addition to its signature brands, Yum China has expanded its portfolio to include innovative concepts tailored to evolving market trends, such as plant‐based offerings, self‐service kiosks and mobile app integrations.

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