Yum China $YUMC Stake Lessened by Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ

Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ cut its stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 13.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 129,473 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,322 shares during the period. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ’s holdings in Yum China were worth $6,364,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Stone House Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Yum China by 106.2% in the fourth quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in Yum China in the first quarter worth about $37,000. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 27th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Yum China presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.05.

Yum China Trading Up 1.9%

NYSE YUMC opened at $41.73 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01. Yum China has a one year low of $40.15 and a one year high of $58.39. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $44.51 and a 200-day simple moving average of $48.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.57 billion, a PE ratio of 15.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.10.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.87. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.77 earnings per share. Yum China’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Yum China will post 2.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

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

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.