Yum China Holdings Stock Today

YUMC Stock  USD 57.95  2.28  4.10%   

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Yum China is trading at 57.95 as of the 7th of February 2026, a 4.10 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 55.67. Yum China has only a 6 % chance of going through financial distress over the next few years and had a solid performance during the last 90 days. Note, on September 8, 2025, Representative Harold Dallas Rogers of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Yum China Holdings's common stock.
Business Domain
Consumer Services
IPO Date
17th of October 2016
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Classification
Consumer Discretionary
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in China. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Yum China operates under Restaurants classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. The company has 353.27 M outstanding shares of which 5.69 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 5.6 trading days to cover. More on Yum China Holdings

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Yum Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
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CEOJoey Wat
Business ConcentrationHotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Consumer Services, Consumer Discretionary, NYSE Composite, NASDAQ Golden Dragon, Consumer Discretionary, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Restaurants, Consumer Cyclical (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover1.51.094
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.130.1728
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities1.8 B2.2 B
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total1.7 B2.4 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Assets8.4 B10.8 B
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets2.7 B2.4 B
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities1.2 B1.5 B
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
By employing borrowed capital, Yum China can potentially magnify investment returns. Examining the debt-to-assets ratio offers investors perspective on Yum China's use of financial leverage and reveals what portion of Yum China's asset base relies on creditor financing.
Liquidity
Yum China Holdings currently holds 3.73 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.34, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Yum China Holdings has a current ratio of 2.08, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Yum China's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change To Inventory

(14.7 Million)
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA and employs 140,000 people. Yum China is listed under Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 19.67 B. Yum China Holdings conducts business under Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector and is part of Consumer Discretionary industry. The entity has 353.27 M outstanding shares of which 5.69 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 5.6 trading days to cover. Yum China Holdings currently holds about 3.65 B in cash with 1.47 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 8.71.
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Ownership Allocation
Yum China Holdings retains a total of 353.27 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Yum China outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Yum China Holdings to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Yum China Holdings. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Yum China Holdings as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. On September 8, 2025, Representative Harold Dallas Rogers of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Yum China Holdings's common stock.
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Yum Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Fidelity International Ltd2025-06-30
4.9 M
Wellington Management Company Llp2025-06-30
4.8 M
Norges Bank2025-06-30
4.5 M
J O Hambro Investment Management Ltd2025-06-30
4.3 M
Loomis, Sayles & Company Lp2025-06-30
4.3 M
Massachusetts Financial Services Company2025-06-30
4.1 M
Bank Of America Corp2025-06-30
4.1 M
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2025-06-30
M
Mawer Investment Management Ltd2025-06-30
3.8 M
Jpmorgan Chase & Co2025-06-30
29.2 M
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
17.7 M
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Yum China Historical Income Statement

At present, Yum China's Gross Profit is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Operating Expenses is expected to grow to about 1.1 B, whereas Interest Expense is forecasted to decline to about 2.2 M. View More Fundamentals

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Yum China Corporate Directors

Christian CampbellIndependent DirectorProfile
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William WangIndependent DirectorProfile
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The danger of trading Yum China Holdings is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Yum China is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Yum China. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Yum China Holdings is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether Yum China Holdings offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Yum China's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Yum China Holdings Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Yum China Holdings Stock:
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Will Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector continue expanding? Could Yum diversify its offerings? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Yum China. Anticipated expansion of Yum directly elevates investor willingness to pay premium valuations. Accurate valuation requires analyzing both current fundamentals and future growth trajectories. Every Yum China data point contributes insight, yet successful analysis hinges on identifying the most consequential variables.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.343
Dividend Share
0.96
Earnings Share
2.51
Revenue Per Share
31.97
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.088
Yum China Holdings's market price often diverges from its book value, the accounting figure shown on Yum's balance sheet. Smart investors calculate Yum China's intrinsic value - its true economic worth - which may differ significantly from both market price and book value. Seasoned market participants apply comprehensive analytical frameworks to derive fundamental worth and identify mispriced opportunities. Since Yum China's trading price responds to investor sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, and market psychology, it can swing far from fundamental value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Yum China's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Yum China is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Yum China's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.