Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the four analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $59.0467.

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, June 7th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Yum China

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of YUMC. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Yum China by 526.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 595 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Yum China Stock Performance

Shares of YUMC stock opened at $44.63 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. Yum China has a 52 week low of $41.69 and a 52 week high of $58.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.58 billion, a PE ratio of 17.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.09. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $46.53 and a two-hundred day moving average of $49.12.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.87. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.77 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts predict that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be issued a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 44.44%.

Yum China Company Profile

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.