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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$48.64 +0.96 (+2.00%)
Closing price 07/22/2025 03:58 PM Eastern
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$48.57 -0.06 (-0.13%)
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Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Yum China in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for YUMC.

Consensus Price Target

$48.70
0.13% Upside
According to the 4 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 upside of 0.13% from the current price of $48.64.
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YUMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/23/24 to 7/23/25
1 Month Ago
6/23/24 to 6/23/25
3 Months Ago
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
1 Year Ago
7/24/23 to 7/23/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.70$48.70$48.70$54.65
Forecasted Upside0.13% Upside10.78% Upside4.98% Upside82.90% Upside
Consensus Rating
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Moderate Buy

YUMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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YUMC Price Targets by Month

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Yum China Stock vs. The Competition

TypeYum ChinaRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.50
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingStrong BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.13% Upside44.14% Upside10.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/9/2025Daiwa America
0 of 5 stars
A. Chan
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11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$35.50 ➝ $60.00+24.07%
9/30/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
X. Wei
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8/6/2024Macquarie
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L. Huang
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $37.40+25.38%
3/6/2024HSBC
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.80 ➝ $51.30+24.79%
12/19/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$58.00+44.67%
9/21/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$65.78 ➝ $71.30+28.24%

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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 Monday, July 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum China pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Yum China
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $44, which is relatively stable compared to its 1-year high of $53.99, indicating potential for growth.
  • The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting strong financial health and lower risk for investors.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.8%, demonstrating resilience and growth potential in a competitive market.
  • The company has a dividend yield of approximately 2.02%, providing investors with a steady income stream through dividends.
  • With a return on equity of 14.08%, Yum China Holdings, Inc. shows effective management and profitability, which can attract long-term investors.

Yum China
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum China Holdings, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company missed earnings expectations recently, reporting $0.77 earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $0.78, which may raise concerns about future performance.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. had a quarterly revenue of $2.98 billion, falling short of analyst expectations of $3.13 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting market demands.
  • The stock has a relatively low beta of 0.28, suggesting it may not respond strongly to market movements, which could limit growth opportunities.
  • Despite a stable dividend payout ratio of 40.17%, any future cuts to dividends could negatively impact investor sentiment.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive market with significant pressure from local and international fast-food chains, which could affect its market share and profitability.

YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 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.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum China in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" YUMC shares.

According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted upside of 0.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Yum China more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Yum China is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how YUMC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:YUMC) was last updated on 7/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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