Matthews International Capital Management LLC Has $27.07 Million Position in Yum China $YUMC

Matthews International Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 77.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 554,911 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 242,785 shares during the quarter. Yum China makes up approximately 11.0% of Matthews International Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. Matthews International Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Yum China were worth $27,069,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new position in Yum China in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Stone House Investment Management LLC raised its position in Yum China by 106.2% in the 4th quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares during the period. 85.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Weiss Ratings lowered Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Yum China has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.

Yum China Stock Performance

Yum China stock opened at $43.11 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a market cap of $15.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.10. Yum China has a 1-year low of $40.15 and a 1-year high of $58.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $43.82 and a 200-day moving average of $48.33.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 in the previous year, the business earned $0.77 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.94 EPS for the current year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 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.