Yum China (YUMC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) will likely be releasing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect Yum China to post earnings of $0.35 per share and revenue of $2.7204 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76. The business had revenue of $3.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.20 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.81% and a return on equity of 14.08%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.77 EPS. On average, analysts expect Yum China to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Yum China Price Performance

NYSE:YUMC opened at $50.21 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a market cap of $18.15 billion, a PE ratio of 20.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.14. Yum China has a 12 month low of $41.00 and a 12 month high of $53.99. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $47.92 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $45.92.

Yum China announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Friday, December 12th that allows the company to buyback $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 2nd were issued a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 2nd. Yum China’s payout ratio is presently 39.83%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

YUMC has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Yum China in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. CLSA reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $55.00 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $55.00.

Insider Activity

In other Yum China news, insider Warton Wang sold 8,187 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.28, for a total transaction of $395,268.36. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 46,847 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,261,773.16. This represents a 14.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Jeff Kuai sold 5,167 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total transaction of $248,016.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 56,602 shares in the company, valued at $2,716,896. This trade represents a 8.37% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 18,242 shares of company stock valued at $878,397 over the last 90 days. 0.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Yum China

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in shares of Yum China by 147.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 945 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 563 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China during the third quarter worth $45,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Yum China during the third quarter worth $56,000. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Yum China by 33.1% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,386 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 345 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Yum China by 29.5% during the second quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,452 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after buying an additional 331 shares during the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Yum China

Yum China Holdings, Inc operates as the largest quick-service restaurant company in China, through its ownership and franchising of brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. The company’s core business encompasses full-service and fast‐casual dining, takeout and delivery channels, as well as ancillary services including loyalty programs and digital ordering platforms. Yum China’s restaurants offer a diverse menu that adapts global brand concepts to local consumer preferences, featuring items such as soy‐marinated chicken, customized pizzas and region‐inspired side dishes.

In addition to its signature brands, Yum China has expanded its portfolio to include innovative concepts tailored to evolving market trends, such as plant‐based offerings, self‐service kiosks and mobile app integrations.