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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$47.14 -0.24 (-0.51%)
(As of 12:05 PM ET)

Yum China - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
5

Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for YUMC.

Consensus Price Target

$51.68
9.62% Upside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum China, the average price target is $51.68. 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 9.62% from the current price of $47.14.
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YUMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$51.68$46.18$51.20$75.25
Forecasted Upside9.62% Upside5.86% Upside53.45% Upside66.59% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
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
3.20
2.51
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.53% Upside29.66% Upside9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 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
2 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 Thursday, October 31, 2024. 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 consistent growth in its stock price, trading up 5.2% on recent trading days, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • The company operates well-known brands like KFC and Pizza Hut in the People's Republic of China, providing a strong presence in a large and growing market.
  • Recent insider buying activities, with corporate insiders acquiring shares of the company, can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have upgraded Yum China Holdings, Inc. from an "underperform" rating to an "outperform" rating, with a higher price target, suggesting positive outlooks from experts.
  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and others, offering a range of options to cater to different consumer preferences.

Yum China
Bear Case

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

  • Yum China Holdings, Inc. faces competition in the restaurant industry in China, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 23.32 and price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 may indicate that the stock is currently trading at a premium valuation.
  • While recent insider buying can be positive, it could also be a signal of potential internal concerns or challenges within the company.
  • Market conditions and consumer preferences can change rapidly, affecting the performance of restaurant businesses like Yum China Holdings, Inc.
  • Investing in individual stocks like Yum China Holdings, Inc. carries inherent risks related to company-specific factors, market volatility, and economic conditions.

YUMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Yum China is $51.68, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $37.40.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum China in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 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 upside of 9.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Yum China's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Yum China has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

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 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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