Yum China Holdings Inc

Yum China Holdings Inc

YUMC

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Market Cap$14.89B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Yum China Holdings IncYum China Holdings Inc15.82.5%17%1.30.4

Earnings Call Q4 2025

February 4, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: - Yum China achieved a system sales growth of 4% and same-store sales growth of 1% for the full year 2025. Operating profit rose by 11% to $1.3 billion, and diluted EPS grew 8% year-over-year to $2.51. In Q4, system sales increased by 7%, and same-store sales growth was also 3%, marking a trend of improving consumer sentiment and operational efficiency.
Growth Strategy and Store Expansion: - The company opened over 1,700 net new stores in 2025, reaching a total of over 18,000 locations. For 2026, Yum China anticipates opening more than 1,900 new stores, with 40-50% of openings coming from franchisees. They are focusing on expanding in lower-tier cities and adjusting store formats, including the Gemini model, which pairs KFC with Pizza Hut in lower-cost ways, promising both sales and margin improvement.
Innovation and Customer Engagement: - Yum China introduced around 600 new or upgraded items annually, with strong product performance like KFC’s spicy chicken and Pizza Hut's best-selling thin crust pizza. The company is also focusing on emotional value through collaborations with popular IPs. These efforts are expected to continue driving sales growth and enhancing customer loyalty.

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$63.64

Target Price by Analysts

48.5% upsideYum China Holdings Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$135.74

Current Fair Value

216.8% upside

Undervalued by 216.8% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$14.89 Billion
Enterprise Value$16.45 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.06 (2.50%)
Earnings per Share$2.53
Beta0.12
Outstanding Shares353,000,000

Return

Return on Equity17.41%ROE
Return on Assets8.73%
Return on Invested Capital16.50%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio15.83P/E Ratio
PEG271.95PEG
Price to Sales1.26Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio2.52Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value to EBIT11.68
Enterprise Value to Net Income17
Total Debt to Enterprise0.12
Debt to Equity0.37Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.87
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.21 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.70
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.02 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9098▲ 67.55%
Total Calls885,180▼ 38.52%
Total Puts805,300▲ 138.81%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %63.92%▼ 1.34%
Total Invested$12.08B▲ 8.87%
Investors Holding713▲ 26.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Yum China Holdings Inc

CEO: Joey Wat

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Joint Committee on Taxation

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Finance

Controls US tax policy and trade agreements (tariffs, US-China relations), which directly impact YUMC's profitability, supply chain costs, and overall operating environment in China.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Regulates the US financial system, including the SEC, which oversees YUMC's status as a US-listed public company. Committee actions can impact capital markets and financial stability relevant to YUMC.

Select Committee on Intelligence

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Foreign Relations

Directly influences US foreign policy, trade relations, and sanctions, which can profoundly impact a US-listed company operating exclusively in China.