OP Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 78,808 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,844,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new position in Yum China during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Stone House Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Yum China by 106.2% during the 4th quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Miller Global Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.58% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Yum China currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.
Yum China Price Performance
Shares of NYSE YUMC opened at $40.95 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $45.11 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $48.73. The company has a market cap of $14.30 billion, a PE ratio of 15.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 0.09. 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 twelve month low of $40.15 and a twelve month high of $58.39.
Yum China (NYSE:YUMC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.77 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Yum China will post 2.96 EPS for the current year.
Yum China Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th were paid a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is 44.44%.
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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