True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. Takes $32.65 Million Position in Yum China $YUMC

True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. purchased a new position in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 683,881 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,648,000. Yum China makes up approximately 14.7% of True Light Capital Pte. Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position. True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. owned 0.19% of Yum China as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in YUMC. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. boosted its holdings in Yum China by 526.3% in the third quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 595 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. bought a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in Yum China in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Cresta Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in Yum China in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

Yum China Stock Up 0.0%

YUMC stock opened at $45.52 on Tuesday. Yum China has a twelve month low of $41.69 and a twelve 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 stock’s 50 day moving average is $49.59 and its 200-day moving average is $49.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.89 billion, a PE ratio of 17.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 0.13.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. Yum China had a return on equity of 15.11% and a net margin of 7.83%.The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Yum China will post 2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Yum China Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 44.44%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on YUMC. Wall Street Zen lowered Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $58.50 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $63.64 price target on shares of Yum China in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Yum China from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.05.

Insider Activity at Yum China

In related news, insider Xueling Lu sold 23,504 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.84, for a total transaction of $1,312,463.36. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 9,042 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $504,905.28. This trade represents a 72.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

About Yum China

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.