Nordea Investment Management AB Has $44.47 Million Stock Holdings in Yum China $YUMC

Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its position in shares of Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 1,037,034 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 10,790 shares during the quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB’s holdings in Yum China were worth $44,468,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in YUMC. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its position in Yum China by 95.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 665 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 325 shares during the period. Marshall & Sullivan Inc. WA acquired a new position in Yum China in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the second quarter valued at $45,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its stake in shares of Yum China by 26.7% during the second quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 1,052 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 222 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Yum China by 76.3% during the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 463 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on YUMC shares. CLSA reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $55.00 target price on shares of Yum China in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Yum China in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Yum China presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $55.00.

Yum China Trading Down 1.9%

YUMC opened at $47.28 on Thursday. Yum China has a fifty-two week low of $41.00 and a fifty-two week high of $53.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.09 billion, a PE ratio of 19.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 1.32 and a quick ratio of 1.15. The company’s 50-day moving average is $47.39 and its 200 day moving average is $45.80.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76. Yum China had a return on equity of 14.08% and a net margin of 7.81%.The company had revenue of $3.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.20 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts predict that Yum China will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 2nd were paid a $0.24 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 2nd. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Yum China’s payout ratio is presently 39.83%.

Yum China announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Friday, December 12th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Jeff Kuai sold 5,167 shares of Yum China stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total value of $248,016.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 56,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,716,896. The trade was a 8.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Warton Wang sold 8,187 shares of Yum China stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.28, for a total value of $395,268.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 46,847 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,261,773.16. This trade represents a 14.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 18,242 shares of company stock valued at $878,397 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

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.