Yum China (NYSE:YUMC - Get Free Report) insider Jeff Kuai sold 14,586 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.72, for a total transaction of $696,043.92. Following the transaction, the insider owned 63,541 shares in the company, valued at $3,032,176.52. This trade represents a 18.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.
Yum China Price Performance
YUMC opened at $47.89 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $43.86 and a 200-day moving average of $47.95. The company has a market capitalization of $16.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.54, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.09. Yum China has a 1-year low of $40.15 and a 1-year high of $58.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01.
Yum China (NYSE:YUMC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.05 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.84% and a return on equity of 15.73%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.58 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Yum China Cuts Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be given a $0.075 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27th. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Yum China's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.49%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on YUMC shares. Wall Street Zen lowered Yum China from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $59.00 price objective on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Yum China from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $59.21.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in YUMC. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new stake in Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in Yum China during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.58% of the company's stock.
About Yum China
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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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