Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Rating Lowered to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Sunday.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on YUMC. Weiss Ratings lowered Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $59.00 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.21.

Yum China Stock Up 1.0%

Yum China stock opened at $48.21 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.83. Yum China has a fifty-two week low of $40.15 and a fifty-two week high of $58.39. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $43.68 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $47.96. The firm has a market cap of $16.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 0.09.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.03. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.73% and a net margin of 7.84%.The company had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.05 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 12.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that Yum China will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of YUMC. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Main Street Group LTD bought a new stake in Yum China in the first quarter valued at about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new position in Yum China in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.