Vontobel Holding Ltd. lessened its stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC – Free Report) by 1.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,419,331 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,561 shares during the quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. owned 0.39% of Yum China worth $67,759,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cloverfields Capital Group LP increased its stake in Yum China by 120.8% in the 4th quarter. Cloverfields Capital Group LP now owns 56,247 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,685,000 after buying an additional 30,773 shares during the period. Polymer Capital Management HK LTD increased its stake in Yum China by 140.7% in the 4th quarter. Polymer Capital Management HK LTD now owns 86,654 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,137,000 after buying an additional 50,654 shares during the period. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $243,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its stake in Yum China by 5,028.1% in the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 7,487 shares of the company’s stock valued at $357,000 after buying an additional 7,341 shares during the period. Finally, Advisors Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Yum China by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 13,526 shares of the company’s stock valued at $646,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.58% of the company’s stock.
Yum China Stock Performance
YUMC stock opened at $44.63 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. The company has a market capitalization of $15.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 0.09. Yum China has a 12 month low of $41.69 and a 12 month high of $58.39. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $46.53 and a two-hundred day moving average of $49.11.
Yum China Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be given a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s payout ratio is currently 44.44%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
YUMC has been the topic of several research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 7th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Yum China
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.
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