KBC Group NV boosted its holdings in shares of Yum China (NYSE:YUMC – Free Report) by 36.3% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 185,052 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 49,317 shares during the quarter. KBC Group NV’s holdings in Yum China were worth $9,027,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in YUMC. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new position in shares of Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new stake in Yum China in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.
Yum China Stock Up 1.4%
Shares of YUMC stock opened at $43.37 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $43.14 and a 200-day moving average of $48.07. 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 12-month low of $40.15 and a 12-month high of $58.39. The company has a market capitalization of $15.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.10.
Yum China Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were paid a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 44.44%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
YUMC has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 18th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report 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 presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $59.05.
View Our Latest Analysis on YUMC
Yum China 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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