Yum China $YUMC Shares Sold by Alberta Investment Management Corp

Alberta Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 5.9% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,544,100 shares of the company’s stock after selling 96,000 shares during the period. Alberta Investment Management Corp’s holdings in Yum China were worth $73,715,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in Yum China by 13.8% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 21,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,108,000 after buying an additional 2,582 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio bought a new stake in shares of Yum China during the 1st quarter worth about $99,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Yum China by 60.9% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,522 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 576 shares during the period. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new position in shares of Yum China in the second quarter valued at approximately $14,659,000. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of Yum China by 13.1% in the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 5,871,382 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,509,000 after acquiring an additional 677,928 shares in the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Yum China Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:YUMC opened at $42.94 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $46.12 and its two-hundred day moving average is $48.99. 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 12-month low of $41.69 and a 12-month high of $58.39. The company has a market cap of $14.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.09.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.87. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.Yum China’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.77 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a dividend of $0.29 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Yum China’s payout ratio is presently 44.44%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen cut Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, June 7th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $59.05.

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.