Yum China $YUMC Shares Sold by Headwater Capital Co Ltd

Headwater Capital Co Ltd trimmed its position in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 16.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 100,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,700 shares during the period. Yum China accounts for approximately 0.7% of Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s holdings in Yum China were worth $4,774,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. increased its position in shares of Yum China by 526.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 595 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in Yum China in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Stone House Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Yum China by 106.2% in the fourth quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Yum China News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Yum China this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Yum China is acquiring the Pizza Hut brand rights in mainland China for about $1.2 billion, which should give the company more control over menu changes, store expansion, and long-term brand strategy. Yum China to Acquire Ownership of the Pizza Hut Brand in Mainland China
• Positive Sentiment: Management described the transaction as a transformative milestone, suggesting the deal could support future growth and improve Yum China’s ability to optimize the Pizza Hut business in China. Yum China Buys Pizza Hut Brand In China
• Neutral Sentiment: Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut globally to LongRange Capital and Yum China in a split deal, with LongRange taking the U.S. and other markets while Yum China keeps mainland China operations. Pizza Hut Sold to Two Firms for $2.7 Billion
• Neutral Sentiment: The sale follows years of weak Pizza Hut performance and competitive pressure, which is why the brand is being separated from Yum! Brands rather than kept as a single global asset. Pizza Hut to be sold for $2.7B after years of lagging sales

Yum China Price Performance

NYSE:YUMC opened at $43.71 on Wednesday. Yum China has a one year low of $41.69 and a one year high of $58.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.01. The firm has a market cap of $15.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.75, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.09. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $46.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $49.06.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.44%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

YUMC has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 7th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus 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.