Yum China (YUMC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.29 on March 25th

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of 0.29 per share on Wednesday, March 25th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This is a 20.8% increase from Yum China’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24.

Yum China has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 5 consecutive years. Yum China has a payout ratio of 40.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect Yum China to earn $2.90 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.16 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 40.0%.

Yum China Trading Up 4.8%

YUMC opened at $55.71 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $20.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 0.14. Yum China has a 12 month low of $41.00 and a 12 month high of $55.84. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $48.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $46.15.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.40 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $2.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.72 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.87% and a return on equity of 14.46%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.30 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Yum China will post 2.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

YUMC has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $58.50 target price on shares of Yum China in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Yum China in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $63.64 target price on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday. Finally, CLSA reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $55.00 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus 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.