Yum China (YUMC) to Post Earnings on Thursday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMCGet Free Report) will likely be issuing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.69 per share and revenue of $3.0511 billion for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMCGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate 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 analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Yum China to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Yum China Price Performance

Yum China stock opened at $45.57 on Wednesday. Yum China has a 1 year low of $40.15 and a 1 year high of $58.39. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $43.03 and a 200 day moving average price of $47.98. The company has a market cap of $15.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.46, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Yum China

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of YUMC. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Yum China by 147.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 945 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares in the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Yum China during the third quarter valued at approximately $45,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Yum China during the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in Yum China by 33.1% during the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,386 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 345 shares during the period. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

YUMC has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 18th. 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. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on YUMC

Yum China Company Profile

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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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