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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$51.53 +2.44 (+4.96%)
Closing price 03/14/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$51.08 -0.45 (-0.87%)
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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
3

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
-5.48% 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 -5.48% from the current price of $51.53.
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YUMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/15/24 to 3/15/25
1 Month Ago
2/14/24 to 2/13/25
3 Months Ago
12/16/23 to 12/15/24
1 Year Ago
3/16/23 to 3/15/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 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$49.57$51.68$54.65
Forecasted Upside-5.48% Downside2.81% Upside4.27% Upside30.27% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
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YUMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
3.33
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.48% Downside55.87% Upside19.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
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
1 of 5 stars
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%
4/12/2023OTR Global
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 UpgradeMixed ➝ Positive

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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 Wednesday, March 12, 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.:

  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has shown significant institutional interest, with 85.58% of its stock owned by institutional investors, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company recently traded at $49.31, reflecting a stable stock price that has shown resilience in the market, which can be appealing for investors looking for stability.
  • Yum China has a market capitalization of $18.54 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in the market, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
  • Recent insider trading activity indicates confidence from company executives, as one insider sold shares but still retains a significant ownership stake, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.
  • The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, indicating that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk for investors.

Yum China
Bear Case

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

  • Yum China was recently downgraded from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating by analysts, which may suggest that the stock's growth potential is limited in the near term.
  • Despite a strong institutional presence, the company has seen some recent selling activity from funds like Amundi, which reduced its holdings by 5.7%, potentially indicating a lack of confidence among some investors.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.16, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
  • Yum China has a relatively low quick ratio of 1.15, which may indicate potential liquidity issues in meeting short-term obligations, raising concerns for risk-averse investors.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price and trading volume may indicate volatility, which can be a deterrent for investors seeking stable returns.

YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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.

3 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "buy" YUMC shares.

According to analysts, Yum China's stock has a predicted downside of -5.48% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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.


This page (NYSE:YUMC) was last updated on 3/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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