Yum China (YUMC) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) is projected to issue its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.35 per share and revenue of $2.7204 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76. Yum China had a net margin of 7.81% and a return on equity of 14.08%. The company had revenue of $3.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.20 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.77 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Yum China to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Yum China Price Performance

Shares of YUMC stock opened at $50.21 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.14. Yum China has a 12-month low of $41.00 and a 12-month high of $53.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $47.92 and a 200-day moving average of $45.92.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 2nd were paid a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 2nd. Yum China’s payout ratio is presently 39.83%.

Yum China announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Friday, December 12th that allows the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to purchase up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on YUMC shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Yum China in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. CLSA reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $55.00 price target on shares of Yum China in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $55.00.

Insider Activity at Yum China

In other Yum China news, insider Jeff Kuai sold 5,167 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total value of $248,016.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 56,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,716,896. The trade was a 8.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Warton Wang sold 8,187 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.28, for a total value of $395,268.36. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 46,847 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,261,773.16. This trade represents a 14.88% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 18,242 shares of company stock valued at $878,397. 0.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Yum China

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Yum China by 13.1% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 5,871,382 shares of the company’s stock worth $262,509,000 after buying an additional 677,928 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in Yum China by 12.9% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,622,679 shares of the company’s stock valued at $112,669,000 after purchasing an additional 300,289 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in Yum China by 3.1% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 2,307,666 shares of the company’s stock valued at $99,440,000 after purchasing an additional 69,942 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in Yum China by 43.4% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 2,220,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,655,000 after purchasing an additional 672,090 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Man Group plc increased its position in shares of Yum China by 98.5% during the 2nd quarter. Man Group plc now owns 1,090,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,735,000 after purchasing an additional 540,827 shares during the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Yum China

Yum China Holdings, Inc operates as the largest quick-service restaurant company in China, through its ownership and franchising of brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. The company’s core business encompasses full-service and fast‐casual dining, takeout and delivery channels, as well as ancillary services including loyalty programs and digital ordering platforms. Yum China’s restaurants offer a diverse menu that adapts global brand concepts to local consumer preferences, featuring items such as soy‐marinated chicken, customized pizzas and region‐inspired side dishes.

In addition to its signature brands, Yum China has expanded its portfolio to include innovative concepts tailored to evolving market trends, such as plant‐based offerings, self‐service kiosks and mobile app integrations.