Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Reaches New 1-Year Low – Time to Sell?

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) shares reached a new 52-week low on Monday . The company traded as low as $41.66 and last traded at $41.5310, with a volume of 1568110 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $42.93.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have issued reports on YUMC. Weiss Ratings lowered Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen lowered Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. 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 Stock Down 3.3%

The business has a 50-day moving average price of $45.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $48.95. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $14.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.09.

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

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Yum China’s payout ratio is 44.44%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in YUMC. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new stake in Yum China during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Main Street Group LTD bought a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. 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.