Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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YUMC Stock Forecast


Yum China (YUMC) stock forecast, based on 8 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $48.40, with a high of $58.80 and a low of $37.40. This represents a 6.40% increase from the last price of $45.49.

$30 $36 $42 $48 $54 $60 High: $58.8 Avg: $48.4 Low: $37.4 Last Closed Price: $45.49

YUMC Stock Rating


Yum China stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 8 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (75.00%), 1 Hold (12.50%), 1 Sell (12.50%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 8 0 1 1 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

YUMC Forecast vs Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockYum China6.40%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 4.57%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 7.75%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$50.30
Last Closing Price$45.49$45.49$45.49
Upside/Downside--10.57%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 257191--27
Dec, 247191--27
Nov, 247184--29
Oct, 246184--28
Sep, 246174--27
Latest Price Target by Analysts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 16, 2024Chen LuoBank of America Securities$49.00$44.1910.88%7.72%
Sep 30, 2024Xiaopo WeiCitigroup$58.80$45.3529.66%29.26%
Aug 06, 2024Linda HuangMacquarie$37.40$33.1212.92%-17.78%
Jun 24, 2024Lilian HouMorgan Stanley$56.00$32.1674.13%23.10%
Nov 03, 2022Edward LuiBOCOM International Holdings Company$55.80$46.3220.47%22.66%
Apr 29, 2021Lina YanHSBC$71.40$62.6314.00%56.96%
Apr 29, 2021Christopher CarrilRBC Capital$123.00$62.6396.39%170.39%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 16, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Sep 30, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 06, 2024MacquarieOutperformupgrade
Jul 10, 2024OTR GlobalPositiveNegativedowngrade
Jun 24, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 15, 2023CLSABuyupgrade
May 05, 2023CMB International SecuritiesBuyupgrade
Apr 12, 2023OTR GlobalPositiveupgrade
Aug 10, 2022CitigroupCautiousCautioushold
Apr 26, 2022Zacks Investment ResearchHoldupgrade

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.01$2.34$1.05$1.97-----
Avg Forecast$1.52$1.49$1.12$1.92$2.32$2.55$2.90$3.09$3.05
High Forecast$1.47$1.43$1.07$1.85$2.27$2.43$2.62$2.61$2.79
Low Forecast$1.61$1.57$1.18$1.99$2.35$2.64$3.25$3.58$3.24
Surprise %32.24%57.05%-6.25%2.60%-----

Revenue Forecast

$8B $9B $11B $13B $14B $16B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.26B$9.85B$9.57B$10.98B-----
Avg Forecast$8.13B$9.92B$9.80B$10.84B$11.35B$12.22B$13.16B$14.07B$15.08B
High Forecast$7.89B$9.63B$9.41B$10.71B$11.29B$11.81B$13.13B$13.70B$14.09B
Low Forecast$8.48B$10.35B$10.18B$10.96B$11.41B$12.60B$13.19B$14.44B$15.81B
Surprise %1.66%-0.70%-2.34%1.30%-----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$784.00M$990.00M$442.00M$827.00M-----
Avg Forecast$1.04B$1.29B$1.36B$827.00M$969.08M$1.07B$1.23B$1.25B$1.28B
High Forecast$833.62M$1.03B$1.09B$661.60M$952.22M$1.02B$1.10B$1.10B$1.17B
Low Forecast$1.25B$1.55B$1.63B$992.40M$985.93M$1.11B$1.37B$1.50B$1.36B
Surprise %-24.76%-23.19%-67.55%------

YUMC Forecast FAQ


Is Yum China stock a buy?

Yum China stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 8 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 1 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Yum China is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Yum China's price target?

Yum China's price target, set by 8 Wall Street analysts, averages $48.4 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $37.4 at the low end to $58.8 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.40% change from the previous close price of $45.49.

How does Yum China stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Yum China stock forecast shows a 6.40% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (4.57%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (7.75%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Yum China over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 25.93% Strong Buy, 70.37% Buy, 3.70% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 25.93% Strong Buy, 70.37% Buy, 3.70% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 24.14% Strong Buy, 62.07% Buy, 13.79% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Yum China’s EPS forecast?

Yum China's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 2.32 for 2024, a 17.77% increase from the reported $1.97 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $2.55, $2.9 for 2026, $3.09 for 2027, and $3.05 for 2028.

What is Yum China’s revenue forecast?

Yum China's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $11.35B for 2024, a 3.39% increase from the reported $10.98B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $12.22B, $13.16B for 2026, $14.07B for 2027, and $15.08B for 2028.

What is Yum China’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Yum China's average annual net income forecast is $969.08M for 2024, reflecting an 17.18% increase from the reported $827M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $1.07B, $1.23B for 2026, $1.25B for 2027, and $1.28B for 2028.