Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Insider Jeff Kuai Sells 14,586 Shares

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) insider Jeff Kuai sold 14,586 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $47.72, for a total value of $696,043.92. Following the transaction, the insider owned 63,541 shares in the company, valued at $3,032,176.52. The trade was a 18.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Yum China Stock Performance

NYSE:YUMC opened at $47.25 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $43.95 and a 200-day moving average of $47.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 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) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.67 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.05 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.84% and a return on equity of 15.73%. Yum China’s quarterly revenue was up 12.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.58 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is currently 42.49%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, August 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $59.00 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Yum China presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $59.21.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Main Street Group LTD bought a new stake in shares of Yum China during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new position in Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in Yum China in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Yum China during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in Yum China during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. 85.58% of the stock is 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.