Yum China (YUMC) to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) is anticipated to release 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. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.21 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. 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 Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:YUMC opened at $43.37 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $15.14 billion, a PE ratio of 16.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $43.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $48.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 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.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 44.44%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings lowered Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 18th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Yum China currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Yum China

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. lifted its stake in Yum China by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. now owns 8,258 shares of the company’s stock worth $394,000 after purchasing an additional 221 shares during the period. CreativeOne Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Yum China by 2.9% during the third quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 8,261 shares of the company’s stock valued at $355,000 after purchasing an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. TIAA Trust National Association grew its stake in shares of Yum China by 4.7% in the 4th quarter. TIAA Trust National Association now owns 5,912 shares of the company’s stock valued at $282,000 after purchasing an additional 266 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Yum China by 29.5% in the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,452 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after buying an additional 331 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Yum China by 33.1% in the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,386 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.