Yum China (YUMC) to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Yum China to announce earnings of $0.69 per share and revenue of $3.0511 billion for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.77 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:YUMC traded up $1.36 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $46.09. 343,136 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,608,893. Yum China has a 1 year low of $40.15 and a 1 year high of $58.39. The company has a market cap of $16.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.64, a PEG ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $43.03 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $47.99.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its stake in Yum China by 13.8% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 21,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,108,000 after purchasing an additional 2,582 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in Yum China during the first quarter worth about $99,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Yum China by 60.9% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,522 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 576 shares during the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in Yum China during the 2nd quarter valued at about $14,659,000. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. grew its stake in Yum China by 13.1% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 5,871,382 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,509,000 after acquiring an additional 677,928 shares in the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have issued reports on YUMC. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 18th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Yum China presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target 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.