Yum China (YUMC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) is expected to be issuing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 29th. Analysts expect Yum China to post earnings of $0.88 per share and revenue of $3.2103 billion for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $2.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.72 billion. Yum China had a return on equity of 14.65% and a net margin of 7.87%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.30 earnings per share. 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 Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of YUMC stock opened at $48.82 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $51.56 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.02. The company has a market cap of $17.14 billion, a PE ratio of 19.45, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 0.17. Yum China has a fifty-two week low of $41.69 and a fifty-two week high of $58.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.05.

Yum China Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th were issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This is a positive change from Yum China’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 46.22%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Jerry Ding sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.14, for a total transaction of $165,420.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 915 shares in the company, valued at $50,453.10. The trade was a 76.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Xueling Lu sold 23,504 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.84, for a total transaction of $1,312,463.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 9,042 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $504,905.28. This trade represents a 72.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 135,117 shares of company stock worth $7,479,590 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Yum China

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter worth about $44,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in Yum China by 147.4% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 945 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the period. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Yum China in the third quarter worth about $45,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of Yum China during the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Yum China by 33.1% during the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,386 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on YUMC shares. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $63.64 target price on shares of Yum China in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Yum China in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Yum China from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $58.50 target price on shares of Yum China in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Yum China presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.05.

Yum China Company Profile

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.