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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$46.88 -1.23 (-2.56%)
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Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Yum China in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for YUMC.

Consensus Price Target

$59.05
25.95% Upside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $59.05. The highest price target for YUMC is $63.64, while the lowest price target for YUMC is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.95% from the current price of $46.88.
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
5/8/25 to 5/8/26		1 Month Ago
4/8/25 to 4/8/26		3 Months Ago
2/7/25 to 2/7/26		1 Year Ago
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$59.05$59.05$59.05$48.70
Forecasted Upside25.95% Upside18.57% Upside2.03% Upside10.74% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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
2.75
2.15
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.72% Upside88.27% Upside14.93% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/1/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
Not Rated
 UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
2/5/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Anne Ling
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$63.64+19.69%
2/4/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
Michelle Cheng
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$58.50+10.02%
11/25/2025
CLSA logo
CLSA
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Ethan Wang
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Reiterated RatingOutperform$55.00+15.59%
11/5/2024
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$35.50 ➝ $60.00+24.07%
9/30/2024
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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X. Wei
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8/6/2024
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC logo
Macquarie Infrastructure
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Linda Huang
Linda Huang
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $37.40+25.38%

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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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026. 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 current stock price is around $55, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the quick-service restaurant sector.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a solid dividend yield of 2.4%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • Recent institutional interest has been strong, with several hedge funds increasing their stakes, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a diverse menu that adapts global brand concepts to local consumer preferences, which can drive customer loyalty and sales growth.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. operates a robust digital ordering platform, enhancing customer convenience and potentially increasing sales through online channels.

Yum China
Bear Case

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

  • Recent large institutional selling, including a significant divestment by Mondrian, could create short-term selling pressure on the stock.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with key executives reducing their holdings significantly, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future.
  • The company has experienced a decrease in insider ownership, with only 0.40% of the stock currently held by insiders, potentially indicating a lack of alignment with shareholder interests.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties in China could impact consumer spending, affecting Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s sales and profitability.
  • While the company has a solid dividend payout ratio of 44.44%, any future economic downturn could lead to a reduction in dividends, impacting income-focused investors.

YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Yum China is $59.05, with a high forecast of $63.64 and a low forecast of $55.00.

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

According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted upside of 25.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Yum China's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Yum China has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Yum China more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Yum China is Moderate 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 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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