Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$43.62 -1.15 (-2.57%)

Closing price 05/30/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$43.18 -0.45 (-1.02%)

As of 05/30/2025 06:31 PM Eastern

Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
4

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 "Strong Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for YUMC.

Consensus Price Target

$48.70
11.65% Upside

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $48.70. The highest price target for YUMC is $60.00, while the lowest price target for YUMC is $37.40. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.65% from the current price of $43.62.

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YUMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/1/24 to 6/1/25	1 Month Ago 5/2/24 to 5/2/25	3 Months Ago 3/3/24 to 3/3/25	1 Year Ago 6/2/23 to 6/1/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 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	$48.70	$48.70	$49.57	$54.65
Forecasted Upside	11.65% Upside	10.58% Upside	1.12% Upside	52.82% Upside
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	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.

YUMC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Yum China Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Yum China	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.50	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.65% Upside	58.85% Upside	15.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent YUMC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/9/2025	Daiwa America 0 of 5 stars	A. Chan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
11/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$35.50 ➝ $60.00	+24.07%
9/30/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	X. Wei Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/6/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Huang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform	$30.00 ➝ $37.40	+25.38%
3/6/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$66.80 ➝ $51.30	+24.79%
12/19/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$58.00	+44.67%
9/21/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ 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 Friday, May 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum China pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Yum China
Bull Case

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

The company has a solid return on equity of approximately 13.83%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.96, which offers a dividend yield of about 2.21%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a "strong-buy" rating from Daiwa America, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $49, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the restaurant sector.
The company has shown resilience with a quarterly revenue increase of 0.8% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating stable demand for its restaurant brands.

Yum China
Bear Case

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

Insider selling activity, including significant sales by the CEO and CTO, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
The company's net margin of 8.06% is relatively modest, which could limit profitability compared to competitors in the fast-food industry.
Despite recent revenue growth, the overall market conditions and competition in the restaurant sector could pose risks to sustained growth.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a dividend payout ratio of 40.17%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits for growth.
Recent downgrades from some analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," indicate mixed opinions on the stock's future performance.

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 $48.70, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $37.40.
: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum China in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" YUMC shares.
: According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted upside of 11.65% 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 Daiwa America in the past 90 days.
: 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 Moderate Buy. Learn more on how YUMC compares to other companies.

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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target