Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the four research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $59.0467.

YUMC has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings cut Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen raised Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Yum China

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in YUMC. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new position in Yum China during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Yum China Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of YUMC opened at $44.33 on Friday. Yum China has a twelve month low of $40.15 and a twelve month high of $58.39. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $15.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.98, a PEG ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 0.10. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $43.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $48.20.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.21 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.77 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Yum China will post 2.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Yum China’s payout ratio is currently 44.44%.

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.