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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$45.16 +0.25 (+0.56%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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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

$59.21
31.12% Upside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $59.21. 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 31.12% from the current price of $45.16.
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
8/29/25 to 8/29/26		1 Month Ago
7/30/25 to 7/30/26		3 Months Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26		1 Year Ago
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
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)
1 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$59.21$59.05$59.05$60.00
Forecasted Upside31.12% Upside27.11% Upside38.90% Upside34.09% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyStrong Buy

YUMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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YUMC Price Targets by Month

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Yum China Stock vs. The Competition

TypeYum ChinaConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.21
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside31.12% Upside184.53% Upside13.05% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/30/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy$59.00+27.00%
2/5/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
Anne Ling
Anne Ling
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$63.64+19.69%
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
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X. Wei
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UpgradeStrong-Buy

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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 Friday, August 21, 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 company reported a significant increase in quarterly revenue, surpassing analyst expectations, which indicates strong business performance and growth potential.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. achieved a return on equity of 15.73%, reflecting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The current stock price is around $40, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.
  • With a net margin of 7.84%, the company demonstrates efficient cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a diverse menu that adapts to local consumer preferences, enhancing customer loyalty and driving sales across its brands.

Yum China
Bear Case

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

  • The company recently cut its dividend to $0.075 per share, which may signal financial caution and could be a concern for income-focused investors.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the competitive landscape in the quick-service restaurant sector remains intense, which could pressure margins and market share.
  • 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors, which may lead to volatility if these large stakeholders decide to sell their positions.
  • Analysts forecast earnings per share of 2.95 for the current year, which may not meet investor expectations if the company faces unforeseen challenges.
  • Economic fluctuations in China could impact consumer spending and, consequently, the performance of Yum China Holdings, Inc. in the market.

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 $59.21, 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 31.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Yum China has been rated by research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Yum China more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Yum China is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how YUMC compares to other companies.

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