Yum China $YUMC is GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd’s 2nd Largest Position

GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd cut its stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 14.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,538,993 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,257,896 shares during the period. Yum China comprises approximately 9.6% of GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position. GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd’s holdings in Yum China were worth $359,912,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at $280,656,000. Triglav Investments D.O.O. increased its stake in Yum China by 31.2% in the fourth quarter. Triglav Investments D.O.O. now owns 19,680 shares of the company’s stock valued at $940,000 after purchasing an additional 4,680 shares during the period. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,723,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of Yum China by 4.2% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 13,034 shares of the company’s stock worth $622,000 after buying an additional 525 shares during the period. Finally, Savant Capital LLC boosted its stake in shares of Yum China by 33.1% during the fourth quarter. Savant Capital LLC now owns 19,433 shares of the company’s stock worth $928,000 after buying an additional 4,838 shares during the period. 85.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Yum China Stock Performance

NYSE YUMC opened at $42.51 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. Yum China has a 52-week low of $41.69 and a 52-week high of $58.39. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $48.01 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.36. The firm has a market cap of $14.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.29, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.13.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.77 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s payout ratio is 44.44%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $63.64 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $58.50 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wall Street Zen raised Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.

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.