YUMC Stock Chart & Stats
$766.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$766.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$650.00 - $969.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)183.00
Market Cap
$250.75B
Enterprise Value$15.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
15.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.74
Shares Outstanding342,458,130
10 Day Avg. Volume550
30 Day Avg. Volume183
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
$1,037.01Price Target Upside35.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)50.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$218.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Pizza Hut Ownership Creates Structural Margin UpsideOwning Pizza Hut in Mainland China removes the prior license fee and gives Yum China greater control over brand economics. The transaction is expected to lift Pizza Hut margins, modestly improve 2026 EPS, and provide greater operating flexibility for future expansion.
Strong Store Expansion And Broadening Geographic ReachRapid unit growth expands Yum China’s physical reach and increases the long-term earnings contribution from its established brands. Entering new cities while maintaining a 20,000-store target indicates meaningful runway for network expansion beyond existing markets.
Improving Profitability With Sustained Transaction GrowthMaterial margin improvement alongside recurring same-store transaction growth suggests stronger operating execution rather than growth dependent only on new restaurants. More consistent profitability can support reinvestment, strengthen returns on capital, and improve the durability of earnings over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Delivery Mix Is Creating Persistent Restaurant Margin PressureA larger delivery mix increases rider, packaging, and service costs, directly pressuring restaurant-level margins. Unless efficiency gains or pricing and mix improvements offset these expenses, continued digital and delivery penetration could limit the conversion of sales growth into sustainable operating profit.
Lower Ticket Averages Weaken Sales QualityDeclining ticket averages indicate that transaction growth is increasingly coming from smaller orders and value-oriented customers. This can constrain same-store sales productivity and makes margin expansion more difficult, particularly when labor, delivery, and food costs remain elevated.
Bridge-loan Financing Adds Leverage And Refinancing RiskFunding the acquisition with short-term bridge debt increases interest expense and introduces refinancing requirements before the transaction’s full benefits are realized. Longer-term financing decisions could affect leverage, capital allocation, and flexibility for store investment or shareholder returns.
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 $250.75B.
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 53 days.
How were Yum China Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Yum China Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $11.876 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.367 by $0.509.
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 15.17.
How many shares outstanding does Yum China Holdings have?
Yum China Holdings has 342,458,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yum China Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yum China Holdings reported an EPS of $11.876 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $11.367. 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Yum China Holdings Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,037.01 (35.38% Upside)
$1,037.01 (35.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:YUMC Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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 strong operational performance with sustained same‑store transaction momentum, record operating profit, rapid store expansion, successful rollout of new modules (KCOFFEE, KPRO, Burger Bar) and a strategic milestone in acquiring the Pizza Hut brand — all supporting durable growth and shareholder returns. Key near‑term challenges include margin pressure from a higher delivery mix and related rider costs, ticket average declines from smaller orders, rising COS and labor, and financing/implementation considerations tied to the Pizza Hut acquisition. Management reiterated confidence in meeting full‑year 2026 targets and outlined concrete levers to offset headwinds (efficiency gains, lease renegotiations, menu innovation), while the Pizza Hut acquisition offers medium‑term margin accretion and accelerated store economics.View all MX:YUMC earnings summariesYUMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,037.01
▲(35.38% Upside)
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