Should you buy Yum China stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Yum China is currently BUY. Yum China trades at $47.98 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 1.262 with rising momentum (signal: 0.804); RSI is at 67.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $62.05 points to 29.3% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Yum China stock?
The average analyst price target for Yum China is $62.05. The current price is $47.98, which gives an upside of 29.3%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $55.85 and $68.26.
Is Yum China a dividend stock?
Yes, Yum China is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.19%. The latest dividend was $0.08 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/27/2026. The payout ratio is 40.7%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/17/2026.
When does Yum China pay a dividend in 2026?
Yum China pays its next dividend on 9/17/2026. The latest dividend was $0.08 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/27/2026. The dividend yield is 2.19%. The payout ratio of 40.7% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Yum China stock?
Yum China is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 25.2%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Yum China overvalued?
No, Yum China is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (29.3% upside). Yum China has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 17.7 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 1.3, a P/B ratio of 3.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 29.3%.
Is Yum China overbought?
No, Yum China is not overbought. RSI is at 67.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 67.2 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 7.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Yum China earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Yum China has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Yum China shorted?
Yes, Yum China is shorted with 1.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Yum China stock?
No, insiders are not buying Yum China shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 16,309,459 $ sold. Active sellers include Ding Adrian, Xueling Lu, Lu Xueling and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Yum China a good stock?
Based on our total score, Yum China is rated as a good stock with a total score of 63 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 37% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 72/100, Quality: 63/100, Momentum: 54/100. In addition: analysts see 29.3% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.19%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Yum China is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Yum China stock?
The outlook for Yum China based on current data: the average analyst price target is $62.05 (+29.3%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 17.7 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Yum China stock rising?
Yum China is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.2% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Yum China go?
The average analyst price target for Yum China is $62.05, which corresponds to a potential gain of 29.3% from the current price of $47.98. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Yum China fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Yum China. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Yum China do?
Yum China Holdings, Inc. driver en stor restaurantkæde i Kina. De tjener primært penge på at eje, drive og franchise restauranter under kendte mærker. Blandt deres mest populære koncepter er KFC, Pizza Hut og Taco Bell, men de har også lokale mærker som Lavazza og Little Sheep... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Restaurantvirksomhed industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Yum China as an investment.
Did Yum China raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Yum China. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Yum China making money or losing money?
Yes, Yum China is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 7.8% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 11.5%. At a P/E ratio of 17.7, you currently pay 17.7 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Yum China go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Yum China is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.53 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 82% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Yum China have a lot of debt?
Yum China has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 82%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.
