Yum China Holdings, Inc. Stock News

I reiterate my buy rating for YUMC due to robust growth prospects and solid management execution. YUMC benefits from China's high savings rate and government stimulus, driving potential consumer spending recovery. Aggressive store expansion, particularly with the KFC mini model, positions YUMC well for growth in lower-tier cities.

SHANGHAI , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) a nnounced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$ 360 million for the first half of 2025, commencing on January 6, 2025. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US...

BEIJING , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) officially launched its digital supplier recruitment platform, extending an open invitation to high-quality enterprises from around the world to join its supply chain network at the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo. The platform enables potential suppliers to conveni...

The company's third-quarter performance inspired one analyst to upgrade his recommendation on the shares.

Profits are flying higher and flowing back to shareholders.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2024 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Florence Lip - Senior Director of Investor Relations Joey Wat - Chief Executive Officer Adrian Ding - Acting Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Xiaopo Wei - Citigroup Lillian Lou - Morgan Stanley Ethan Wang - CLSA Michelle Cheng - Goldman Sachs Sijie Lin - CI...

Yum China is facing intensifying competition in a challenging macro environment. Its ambitious plans for expansion could lead to meaningful growth if it can adapt to the changing landscape. At current valuations, the stock doesn't offer a large enough margin of safety. I therefore rate it a 'hold' and wait patiently for a larger pullback.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has rapidly expanded, especially its company-operated KFC and Pizza Hut chains, with good space for continued growth. The Q3 report will likely have weak same-restaurant restaurants, as China's economy has been weak over the short term. The government's potential stimulus measures won't yet affect the economy positively. YUMC stock is valued with fair growth expectations.