YUMC Stock Chart & Stats
$753.86
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$753.86
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$650.00 - $969.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)877.00
Market Cap
$291.37B
Enterprise Value$15.44K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
15.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.74
Shares Outstanding349,147,370
10 Day Avg. Volume2,630
30 Day Avg. Volume877
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.46
Price to Book (P/B)3.19
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio20.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,062.10Price Target Upside40.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)50.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$221.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale & Store ExpansionRapid net new store growth and a plan to exceed 20,000 locations sustain a durable competitive advantage in China. Large scale and a growing franchise mix (42% of Q1 net new stores) lower capital intensity, amplify procurement economics, and expand high-return unit economics over the next 2–6 months.
Improving Profitability & MarginsMaterial margin improvement and record operating profit reflect sustained operational leverage and better menu/unit economics. Higher restaurant and operating margins increase cash generation capacity and ROE, improving resilience to cost volatility and supporting medium-term reinvestment and returns.
Cash Generation & Capital AllocationStrong, positive free cash flow with a formal plan to return $1.5B in 2026 and a pledge to return ~100% of annual FCF from 2027 creates durable shareholder-aligned capital discipline. Robust cash flow underpins buybacks/dividends and funds store expansion without heavy external financing.
Bears Say
Delivery Mix & Rider Cost PressureA structural shift toward higher delivery penetration increases rider and packaging costs, eroding restaurant margins over time. Unless pricing, operational efficiencies, or commission structures adjust, elevated delivery mix will persistently pressure unit profitability and margin recovery in the medium term.
Decelerating Revenue Growth MomentumSlowing top-line momentum limits leverage from operating efficiencies and caps potential upside to margins and cash flow. Even with strong store openings, flatter system/same-store growth suggests tougher comps and constrained demand, tempering sustainable earnings growth over the next several quarters.
Equity Trending Lower; Balance-Sheet WatchA declining equity base reduces the balance-sheet buffer and may reflect aggressive buybacks/dividends versus retained earnings. If equity erosion continues, financial flexibility diminishes and the company becomes more sensitive to earnings shocks or funding needs, raising medium-term financing risk.
Yum China Holdings News
YUMC FAQ
What was Yum China Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yum China Holdings lowest stock price was $650.00 and its highest was $969.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Yum China Holdings’s market cap?
Yum China Holdings’s market cap is $291.37B.
When is Yum China Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yum China Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Yum China Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Yum China Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $12.116 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.597 by $0.519.
Is Yum China Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yum China Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yum China Holdings pay dividends?
Yum China Holdings does not currently pay dividends.
What is Yum China Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Yum China Holdings’s EPS estimate is 15.47.
How many shares outstanding does Yum China Holdings have?
Yum China Holdings has 349,147,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yum China Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yum China Holdings reported an EPS of $12.116 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $11.597. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yum China Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:YUMC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Yum China Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,062.10 (40.89% Upside)
$1,062.10 (40.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:YUMC Sentiment 90%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yum China Holdings
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a prominent player in China's restaurant sector, engaging in the ownership, operation, and franchising of various dining establishments. Its core operations are structured around two primary segments: KFC and Pizza Hut. The company manages a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands, including popular names like KFC (known for chicken), Pizza Hut (pizza), Little Sheep (hot pot), Huang Ji Huang (simmer pot), Lavazza (Italian coffee), COFFii & JOY (specialty coffee), Taco Bell (Mexican-style cuisine), and East Dawning (Chinese food), operating and franchising these brands across the nation. Beyond its dining ventures, Yum China also runs V-Gold Mall, a mobile e-commerce platform offering a broad array of products. This includes electronics, home and kitchen accessories, and other general merchandise, alongside prepared meals such as fried rice, steak, and pasta, as well as coffee capsules. As of March 31, 2022, Yum China's extensive network comprised 12,117 restaurants situated across approximately 1,700 cities. Established in 2016, Yum China Holdings, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Shanghai, China.
YUMC Company Deck
YUMC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial update: record operating profit, meaningful store expansion, strong KFC and Pizza Hut momentum (including improved Pizza Hut margins), rapid scaling of modular additions (KCOFFEE and KPRO), and aggressive shareholder returns. Key challenges remain around elevated delivery mix and rider costs, higher labor and packaging-driven cost of sales, and near-term softness in March/seasonal timing that left same-store sales effectively flat. Management provided conservative near-term margin guidance but expressed confidence in margin recovery in the second half and reiterated full-year targets. Overall, the positives (record profit, growth initiatives, store rollout, and strengthened profitability at Pizza Hut) outweigh the negatives, which are being actively managed.View all MX:YUMC earnings summariesYUMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,062.10
▲(40.89% Upside)