YUMCConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering Yum China Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $61 — +28.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Yum China Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (44): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on YUMC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | BWG Global | Upgrade | Positive | — |
| 5 Nov 2024 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Macquarie | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 6 Mar 2024 | HSBC | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Jan 2024 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 19 Sept 2023 | HSBC | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Apr 2023 | OTR Global | Upgrade | Positive | — |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 24 Jan 2022 | OTR Global | Downgrade | Mixed | — |
| 15 Sept 2021 | Macquarie | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 6 Apr 2021 | Atlantic Equities | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 29 Oct 2020 | Credit Suisse | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 30 July 2020 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2020 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Oct 2019 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2019 | DBS Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2019 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2019 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Bank of America | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. YUMC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted YUMC as one of four restaurant stocks positioned to benefit as industry sales rise, value dining gains traction, and chains adapt to consumer demand.
Why it matters — The mention indicates YUMC is viewed as well-placed within a recovering restaurant industry, which could signal favorable conditions for the company's operations.
Yum! Brands announced the completion of the sale of Pizza Hut in Mainland China to Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion. The transaction represents one of two previously announced definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.
Why it matters — For YUMC watchers, the completion of this transaction expands Yum China's portfolio with the Pizza Hut China business in its mainland China operations.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of the ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands, Inc. The announcement was made on August 7, 2026.
Why it matters — This acquisition gives Yum China full ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in its key Mainland China market, potentially strengthening its control over one of its major brands.
YUM! Brands is exiting Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal, a move that could streamline its portfolio, reduce debt, and allow it to focus on faster-growing KFC and Taco Bell brands.
Why it matters — YUMC watchers may track this because it concerns the parent brand Pizza Hut, though the reported strategy centers on YUM's global, non-China businesses.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Yum China as a stock well positioned to outperform the market, citing above-average growth in its financials. The article presents three reasons growth-focused investors may favor the company.
Why it matters — YUMC watchers would care because the piece points to above-average financial growth as a positive signal for the company's market performance.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Yum China Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $61, with estimates ranging from $52 to $77. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering Yum China Holdings, Inc., 22 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Yum China Holdings, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Yum China Holdings, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +28.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Yum China Holdings, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Yum China Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for YUMC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $52 to $77 over the next 12 months.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. returned +7.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Yum China Holdings Inc. is a prominent operator of restaurant chains in China, helming renowned brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell within the region.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "4 Stocks to Buy as Restaurant Industry Continues to Make Steady Growth". Zacks Investment Research highlighted YUMC as one of four restaurant stocks positioned to benefit as industry sales rise, value dining gains traction, and chains adapt to consumer demand.
Yum China Holdings Inc. is a prominent operator of restaurant chains in China, helming renowned brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell within the region. As a leading player in the quick-service and casual dining sector, the company's primary function is to deliver diverse, fast, and convenient dining experiences to a large and growing customer base across the People's Republic of China. Yum China has made significant strides in adapting its global brand offerings to local tastes, preferences, and cultural nuances to enhance brand appeal and align with the dynamic Chinese market. Notable features of Yum China's operations include its strategic adoption of digital technologies, such as mobile apps and delivery platforms, which enhance customer engagement and streamline service delivery. The company's expansive restaurant network significantly impacts the foodservice industry, influencing dining trends and shaping the future landscape of quick-serving restaurants in Asia. By leveraging its robust operations and innovative approaches, Yum China plays a crucial role in the global fast food industry, serving one of the world's most populous regions with tailored food solutions.
CEO Ms. Joey Wat · 130,000 employees · China · https://www.yumchina.com