Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Yum China (YUMC)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Yum China (NYSE: YUMC):

• 8/17/2026 – Yum China was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 8/9/2026 – Yum China was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 8/1/2026 – Yum China was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 7/30/2026 – Yum China had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They now have a $59.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/18/2026 – Yum China was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 6/27/2026 – Yum China was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27th. Yum China’s payout ratio is 42.49%.

Insider Transactions at Yum China

In other news, insider Jeff Kuai sold 14,586 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $47.72, for a total value of $696,043.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 63,541 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,032,176.52. This represents a 18.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

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.