Top MarketRank™ StocksTop MarketRank™NYSE:YUMC Yum China (YUMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $30.01 +0.77 (+2.63%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$29.42▼$30.1950-Day Range$29.24▼$39.2052-Week Range$29.02▼$61.99Volume2.16 million shsAverage Volume3.12 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.69 billionP/E Ratio15.08Dividend Yield2.13%Price Target$54.65 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Yum China alerts: Email Address Yum China MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside82.1% Upside$54.65 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.42% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.85Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.52Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth13.43%From $2.16 to $2.45 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.90 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector9th out of 201 stocksEating Places Industry4th out of 41 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingYum China has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageYum China has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Yum China's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.42% of the float of Yum China has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverYum China has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Yum China has recently decreased by 9.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldYum China pays a meaningful dividend of 2.18%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthYum China does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Yum China is 32.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Yum China will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.12% next year. This indicates that Yum China will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Yum China's dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreYum China has received a 34.62% net impact score from Upright. Yum China seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Nutrition". The positive contribution in the "Nutrition" impact category is mostly driven by its "Fried chicken", "Chinese food", and "Texmex food" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Yum China is -2.85. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentYum China has a news sentiment score of 0.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Yum China this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for YUMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Yum China to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Yum China insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.30% of the stock of Yum China is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.58% of the stock of Yum China is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Yum China's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Yum China are expected to grow by 13.43% in the coming year, from $2.16 to $2.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Yum China is 15.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Yum China is 15.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.97.Price to Earnings Growth RatioYum China has a PEG Ratio of 1.13. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioYum China has a P/B Ratio of 1.75. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Yum China's valuation and earnings. 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The company also operates V-Gold Mall, a mobile e-commerce platform to sell products; and offers online food deliver services. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.Read More YUMC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart YUMC Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 6:02 AM | investorplace.com3 China Stocks to Buy on the Dip: July 2024July 24 at 8:51 AM | prnewswire.comYum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendJuly 26, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend5/24/2024Dividend Payable6/18/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants, Hotels, Motels Current SymbolNYSE:YUMC CUSIPN/A CIK1673358 Webwww.yumchina.com Phone862124077777Fax86-21-2407-8888Employees432,000Year Founded1980Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$54.65 High Stock Price Target$71.30 Low Stock Price Target$38.00 Potential Upside/Downside+82.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.99 Trailing P/E Ratio15.08 Forward P/E Ratio13.89 P/E Growth1.13Net Income$827 million Net Margins7.49% Pretax Margin10.97% Return on Equity11.90% Return on Assets7.11% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.28 Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio1.24 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.98 billion Price / Sales1.07 Cash Flow$3.20 per share Price / Cash Flow9.38 Book Value$17.18 per share Price / Book1.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares389,650,000Free Float388,480,000Market Cap$11.69 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.33 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? 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BrandsNYSE:YUMRestaurant Brands InternationalNYSE:QSRDarden RestaurantsNYSE:DRITexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHWingstopNASDAQ:WINGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 279,437 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.909%Bank of New York Mellon CorpSold 538,041 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.264%Liontrust Investment Partners LLPSold 1,422 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Eagle Bay Advisors LLCBought 380 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%McClarren Financial Advisors Inc.Sold 789 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Yum China Stock? YUMC Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc.: Yum China's recent quarterly earnings beat analysts' consensus estimates by $0.06 per share, indicating strong financial performance. The company's dividend yield of 1.89% provides investors with a steady income stream, enhancing the total return on investment. Yum China's diverse restaurant concepts under KFC, Pizza Hut, and others offer a broad exposure to the Chinese market, potentially reducing risk. The stock price of Yum China has shown resilience despite market fluctuations, demonstrating stability and potential for growth. Analysts have set a moderate buy rating on Yum China, with a consensus target price of $54.65, suggesting positive sentiment towards the stock. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc. for these reasons: Yum China's revenue for the recent quarter was below analyst estimates, indicating potential challenges in revenue growth. The company's P/E ratio of 17.04 may suggest the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers, potentially limiting upside potential. Yum China's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28 raises concerns about the company's leverage and financial risk. The company's 12-month high of $61.99 and 12-month low of $33.55 indicate significant price volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors. Yum China's beta of 0.39 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting opportunities for aggressive growth investors. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum China pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. YUMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have YUMC shares performed this year? Yum China's stock was trading at $42.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, YUMC shares have decreased by 29.3% and is now trading at $30.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Yum China's earnings last quarter? Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.06. The company's revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Does Yum China have any subsidiaries? Yum China subsidiaries include Pure Biofuels Del Peru, Parkway Pipeline, Premcor, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock, AIR BP-PBF DEL PERU SAC, BELFAST STORAGE LTD, CANADIAN ULTRAMAR COMPANY, and others. Who are Yum China's major shareholders? Yum China's top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.91%), Lind Value II ApS (0.33%), Raymond James & Associates (0.30%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Fred Hu, William Wang Yang, Joey Wat, Johnson Huang, Peter A Bassi, Alice H Wang, Leila Zhang, Aiken Yuen and Warton Wang. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Yum China? Shares of YUMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Yum China own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Yum China investors own include Yum! Brands (YUM), Alibaba Group (BABA), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Walt Disney (DIS). This page (NYSE:YUMC) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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