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


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YUMC Stock Forecast


Yum China (YUMC) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $64.49, with a high of $123.00 and a low of $37.40. This represents a 55.89% increase from the last price of $41.37.

$30 $49 $68 $87 $106 $125 High: $123 Avg: $64.49 Low: $37.4 Last Closed Price: $41.37

YUMC Stock Rating


Yum China stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (81.25%), 3 Hold (18.75%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 16 0 3 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

YUMC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockYum China55.89%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 29.57%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 23.47%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$50.30
Last Closing Price$41.37$41.37$41.37
Upside/Downside--21.59%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 258171--26
Mar, 258171--26
Feb, 257181--26
Jan, 257191--27
Dec, 247191--27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 16, 2024Chen LuoBank of America Securities$49.00$44.1910.88%18.44%
Sep 30, 2024Xiaopo WeiCitigroup$58.80$45.3529.66%42.13%
Aug 06, 2024Linda HuangMacquarie$37.40$33.1212.92%-9.60%
Jun 24, 2024Lilian HouMorgan Stanley$56.00$32.1674.13%35.36%
Nov 03, 2022Edward LuiBOCOM International Holdings Company$55.80$46.3220.47%34.88%
Apr 29, 2021Lina YanHSBC$71.40$62.6314.00%72.59%
Apr 29, 2021Christopher CarrilRBC Capital$123.00$62.6396.39%197.32%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

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$2.35$1.05$1.99$2.35----
Avg Forecast$1.52$1.49$1.12$1.92$2.32$2.55$2.90$3.09$3.05
High Forecast$1.61$1.57$1.18$1.99$2.35$2.64$3.25$3.58$3.24
Low Forecast$1.47$1.43$1.07$1.85$2.27$2.43$2.62$2.61$2.79
Surprise %32.24%57.72%-6.25%3.65%1.29%----

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$11.30B----
Avg Forecast$8.13B$9.92B$9.80B$10.84B$11.35B$12.22B$13.16B$14.07B$15.08B
High Forecast$8.48B$10.35B$10.18B$10.96B$11.41B$12.60B$13.19B$14.44B$15.81B
Low Forecast$7.89B$9.63B$9.41B$10.71B$11.29B$11.81B$13.13B$13.70B$14.09B
Surprise %1.66%-0.70%-2.34%1.30%-0.42%----

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$911.00M----
Avg Forecast$1.04B$1.29B$1.36B$827.00M$969.08M$1.07B$1.23B$1.25B$1.28B
High Forecast$1.25B$1.55B$1.63B$992.40M$985.93M$1.11B$1.37B$1.50B$1.36B
Low Forecast$833.62M$1.03B$1.09B$661.60M$952.22M$1.02B$1.10B$1.10B$1.17B
Surprise %-24.76%-23.19%-67.55%--5.99%----

YUMC Forecast FAQ


Is Yum China stock a buy?

Yum China stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 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 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $64.49 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $37.4 at the low end to $123 at the high end, suggesting a potential 55.89% change from the previous closing price of $41.37.

How does Yum China stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Yum China's stock forecast shows a 55.89% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (29.57%) and outperforming the restaurants stocks industry (23.47%).

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

  • April 2025: 30.77% Strong Buy, 65.38% Buy, 3.85% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 30.77% Strong Buy, 65.38% Buy, 3.85% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 26.92% Strong Buy, 69.23% Buy, 3.85% 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 2025 is $2.55, marking a 8.51% increase from the reported $2.35 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.9 in 2026, $3.09 in 2027, and $3.05 in 2028.

What is Yum China’s revenue forecast?

Yum China's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.22B, reflecting a 8.08% increase from the reported $11.3B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $13.16B, followed by $14.07B for 2027, and $15.08B for 2028.

What is Yum China’s net income forecast?

Yum China's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.07B, representing an 16.99% increase from the reported $911M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.23B in 2026, $1.25B in 2027, and $1.28B in 2028.