Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the four research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $59.0467.

YUMC has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings cut Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen cut Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $58.50 price objective on shares of Yum China in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $63.64 price objective on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, February 5th.

Institutional Trading of Yum China

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

Yum China Stock Down 0.4%

NYSE YUMC opened at $44.04 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $48.44 and its 200 day moving average is $49.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 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 stock has a market cap of $15.38 billion, a PE ratio of 16.87, a P/E/G ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.13.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.77 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is 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.