Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target $52.97 +0.91 (+1.74%) Closing price 04/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$52.95 -0.02 (-0.03%) As of 09:21 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating BuyBased on 3 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold0Buy3 Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Yum China in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for YUMC. Consensus Price Target $48.70-8.06% Downside According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $48.70. The highest price target for YUMC is $60.00, while the lowest price target for YUMC is $37.40. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.06% from the current price of $52.97. Get the Latest News and Ratings for YUMC and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Yum China and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up YUMC Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy2 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)Hold0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$48.70$49.57$49.57$54.65Forecasted Upside-8.06% Downside1.12% Upside6.39% Upside36.97% UpsideConsensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy Remove Ads YUMC Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History YUMC Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Yum China Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeYum ChinaRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 3.33 2.54 2.54Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside-8.06% Downside55.90% Upside19.03% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent YUMC NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$35.50 ➝ $60.00+24.07%9/30/2024Citigroup3 of 5 starsX. WeiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy8/6/2024Macquarie1 of 5 starsL. HuangSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $37.40+25.38%3/6/2024HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.80 ➝ $51.30+24.79%12/19/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy$58.00+44.67%9/21/2023Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$65.78 ➝ $71.30+28.24%4/12/2023OTR GlobalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeMixed ➝ PositiveAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 09:21 AM ET. Should I Buy Yum China Stock? YUMC Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum China pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Yum China Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc.: Yum China Holdings, Inc. has recently seen significant institutional investment, with William Blair Investment Management LLC acquiring over 5 million shares valued at approximately $243.90 million, indicating strong confidence in the company's future. The stock is currently priced at $52.29, reflecting a solid performance with a market capitalization of $19.67 billion, which suggests a stable investment opportunity. Yum China has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, indicating that the company is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can be a sign of financial health and stability. Recent trading volumes have been robust, with over 2 million shares traded, suggesting active investor interest and liquidity in the stock. Analysts have recently downgraded the stock from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, which may indicate a more cautious approach but also reflects a level of stability in the stock's performance. Yum China Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc. for these reasons: The downgrade from a "buy" to a "hold" rating by analysts may suggest that the stock's growth potential is limited in the near term, which could deter some investors. Despite recent investments, the company has a relatively high P/E ratio of 22.44, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, posing a risk for potential investors. Yum China has experienced fluctuations in its stock price, with a 12-month low of $28.50, which may raise concerns about its volatility and long-term stability. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors, which could lead to less control for individual investors and potential volatility if these institutions decide to sell off their shares. The company's quick ratio of 1.15, while above 1, indicates that it has just enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which may not provide a strong cushion in times of financial stress. YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Yum China's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Yum China is $48.70, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $37.40. Should I buy or sell Yum China stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum China in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" YUMC shares. Does Yum China's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted downside of -8.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Do Wall Street analysts like Yum China more than its competitors? Analysts like Yum China more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Yum China is Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how YUMC compares to other companies. 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