Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) Stock Price & Analysis
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) rose 0.67% to USD 43.4 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
YUMC last closed at USD 43.11; the session ranged USD 42.89–43.58 on volume of 1,083,169 shares. Market capitalization is $14.89B, with a 52-week range of USD 40.15–58.39 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 43.4 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.67% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 43.11 |
| Open | USD 43.31 |
| Day Range | USD 42.89 – 43.58 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 40.15 – 58.39 |
| Volume | 1,083,169 shares |
| Market Cap | $14.89B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (YUMC)
Nexqual's technical model rates YUMC "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.1 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 43.22) |
| MACD | 0.11 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (YUMC)
Wall Street analysts rate YUMC "Strong Buy" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 61.34 (range USD 54.2–77), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 61.34 |
| High Target | USD 77 |
| Low Target | USD 54.2 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 22 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (YUMC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.05B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.87 vs est 0.85 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.37 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.76 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.58 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (YUMC)
| Total Revenue | $12.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +9.70% |
| Gross Margin | +20.42% |
| Operating Margin | +13.67% |
| Profit Margin | +7.83% |
| ROE | +16.29% |
| Debt / Equity | 38.01 |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $1.45B |
| Total Debt | $2.32B |
| Free Cash Flow | $788.37M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (YUMC)
Nexqual rates Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 20%, operating 14% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $1.45B cash vs $2.32B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $788M, 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 7.8% |
Ownership (YUMC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.42% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +73.89% |
| Shares Outstanding | 343.11M |
| Float | 347.60M |
| Short % of Float | +1.34% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Leadership (YUMC)
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is led by Joey Wat (age 54), CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Joey Wat (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Adrian Ding (age 38) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Leila Zhang (age 56) |
| Director of Investor Relations | Michelle Shen |
Major Backers & Investors (YUMC)
Notable institutional backers of Yum China Holdings, Inc. include JPMorgan, Principal Financial Group, Inc., Dodge & Cox Inc., according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 7.85% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 6.47% |
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 4.67% |
| Primavera Capital Management Ltd | 3.45% |
| BLS Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S | 3.26% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.04% |
| Principal Funds, Inc-International Equity Fund | 1.93% |
| London & Capital Asset Management Limited | 1.77% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.03% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
From Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People's Republic of China.
- The company operates through two KFC, Pizza Hut, and All Other segments.
- It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang concepts.
- The company also offers online food delivery services.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUM | Yum! Brands, Inc. | USD 148.92 | ▲ 0.91% |
| TCOM | Trip.com Group Limited | USD 43.64 | ▲ 2.49% |
| ZTO | ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. | USD 23.98 | ▼ 0.5% |
| QSR | Restaurant Brands International | USD 72.47 | ▼ 0.98% |
| HTHT | H World Group Limited | USD 40.47 | ▼ 0.05% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.