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YUMC·YUMC

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$55.78
Open
$54.42
Market Cap
20.20B
52W High
$58.39
Low
$54.16
P. Close
$53.65
P/E
21.75
52W Low
$41.00
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
54
MIXED
Recent analysis suggests potential undervaluation for Yum China (YUMC), with share price volatility observed. This comes after CEO Joey Wat sold shares, which may raise concerns about insider confidence. However, the company's Q4 earnings met expectations, driven by store expansion, menu innovation, and operational execution, with positive same-store sales growth. Yum China is also increasing its dividend to $0.29, which is comparable to the industry average. Analysts are updating targets and assumptions, which could influence valuation. The company's strong performance in 2025 included significant system sales growth and increased operating profit. Furthermore, the stock holds a favorable Growth Score and a top Zacks Rank, suggesting it is well-positioned for market outperformance. Investors should watch for continued earnings growth and how these factors influence market sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in China, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and other brands, operating within the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Restaurants industry. The company's earnings data shows a single comparison point. In Q1 2025, the company reported an EPS of $0.77, slightly below the estimated $0.78135. Revenue for Q1 2025 was $2.981 billion. The company's recent performance includes opening over 1,700 net new stores in 2025, alongside significant increases in system sales and operating profit. This strong growth, coupled with a $1.5 billion return to shareholders, indicates a robust operational performance. The positive performance of KFC and Pizza Hut, with margin improvements, further supports the company's growth trajectory. The stock also holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Zacks Momentum Style Score of B, suggesting potential outperformance. Furthermore, the stock is considered undervalued based on recent share price strength. The company's dividend-paying status may attract investors seeking income amidst market volatility.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.75$0.79$0.82$0.86$0.89Q1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.87$0.87-0.4%
Q1'25$0.78$0.77-1.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.9B$3.0B$3.1B$3.2B$3.3BQ1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$3.3B$3.3B-0.9%
Q1'25 - $3.0B -

Market Data

YUMC Stock Snapshot

YUMC is currently trading at $55.42, giving YUMC a market cap of 20.20B and a P/E ratio of 21.8. Today's range spans $54.16–$55.78, with shares opening at $54.42 and moving up $1.77 (3.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 54/100.

Over the past year YUMC has traded between $41.00 and $58.39 - the current price is +35.2% off the 52-week low and -5.1% from the high.

The BUY technical setup for YUMC (82/100) is worth attention in the context of the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. At $55.42 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), with 20.20B in capitalization and neutral sentiment at 54/100 The current P/E ratio stands at 21.8., this large-cap name sits at the intersection where momentum strategies and fundamental growth investors both find something to like. Annual range: $41.00–$58.39.

The combination of a BUY signal (82/100) and neutral news sentiment (54/100) puts YUMC on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 20.20B in Consumer Cyclical market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $55.42 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $41.00–$58.39 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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