Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC Cuts Stake in Yum China $YUMC

Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 16.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 96,198 shares of the company’s stock after selling 18,753 shares during the quarter. Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Yum China were worth $4,592,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Yum China by 526.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 595 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Stone House Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Yum China by 106.2% in the 4th quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

YUMC has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. Weiss Ratings cut Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Yum China currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.05.

Yum China Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of YUMC opened at $42.74 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $46.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $49.20. Yum China has a twelve month low of $41.69 and a twelve month high of $58.39. The stock has a market cap of $14.92 billion, a PE ratio of 16.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 0.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.87. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.77 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is currently 44.44%.

Yum China 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.