Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) was upgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Saturday.

Separately, Weiss Ratings downgraded Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Three analysts have 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 has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $59.05.

Yum China Price Performance

YUMC stock opened at $40.95 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $45.11 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $48.73. The company has a market capitalization of $14.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 0.09. Yum China has a 52-week low of $40.15 and a 52-week high of $58.39.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Yum China

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Main Street Group LTD purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in shares of Yum China in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

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.