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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$44.53 -0.07 (-0.16%)
Closing price 08/28/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
3

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Yum China in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for YUMC.

Consensus Price Target

$60.00
34.74% Upside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $60.00. The highest price target for YUMC is $60.00, while the lowest price target for YUMC is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 34.74% from the current price of $44.53.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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YUMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/24 to 8/29/25		1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25		3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25		1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.00$48.70$48.70$51.20
Forecasted Upside34.74% Upside4.35% Upside11.65% Upside52.97% Upside
Consensus Rating
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Moderate Buy

YUMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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YUMC Price Targets by Month

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Yum China Stock vs. The Competition

TypeYum ChinaRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.67
2.50
2.53
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside34.74% Upside57.73% Upside10.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/9/2025Daiwa America
5 of 5 stars		A. Chan
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$35.50 ➝ $60.00+24.07%
9/30/2024Citigroup
2 of 5 stars		X. Wei
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/6/2024Macquarie
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		L. Huang
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $37.40+25.38%
3/6/2024HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.80 ➝ $51.30+24.79%
12/19/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy$58.00+44.67%
9/21/2023Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$65.78 ➝ $71.30+28.24%

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Should I Buy Yum China Stock? YUMC Pros and Cons Explained

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 Thursday, August 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum China pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Yum China
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc.:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $0.58, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.0%, suggesting a positive trend in sales and customer demand.
  • The current stock price is around $40, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for growth in the restaurant sector.
  • With a net margin of 8.04%, the company demonstrates effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for shareholders.
  • The declared quarterly dividend of $0.24, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 2.0%, provides a steady income stream for investors.

Yum China
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was slightly below analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about future growth potential.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a relatively low return on equity of 14.13%, indicating that the company may not be utilizing its equity as effectively as some competitors.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 39.67%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.01, which could suggest that the company is not leveraging debt to fuel growth, potentially missing out on expansion opportunities.
  • Market conditions and competition in the restaurant industry can be volatile, which may impact Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s performance and stock price stability.

YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Yum China is $60.00, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum China in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 buy rating and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" YUMC shares.

According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted upside of 34.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Yum China more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Yum China is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how YUMC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:YUMC) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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