Yum China $YUMC is Inceptionr LLC’s 4th Largest Position

Inceptionr LLC raised its holdings in shares of Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 95.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 45,287 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 22,072 shares during the quarter. Yum China comprises approximately 0.5% of Inceptionr LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest holding. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in Yum China were worth $2,209,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Main Street Group LTD bought a new stake in shares of Yum China during the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new stake in Yum China during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

Yum China Price Performance

Shares of Yum China stock opened at $43.16 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $15.07 billion, a PE ratio of 16.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 0.10. Yum China has a 12-month low of $40.15 and a 12-month high of $58.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $43.09 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $48.04.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.77 earnings per share. Yum China’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.94 EPS for the current year.

Yum China Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s payout ratio is presently 44.44%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

YUMC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen cut Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 18th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.05.

Yum China 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.