Headwater Capital Co Ltd Decreases Stock Position in Yum China $YUMC

Headwater Capital Co Ltd cut its holdings in Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) by 16.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 100,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,700 shares during the period. Yum China comprises about 0.9% of Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 16th largest position. Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s holdings in Yum China were worth $4,774,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in YUMC. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. boosted 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 worth $26,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Yum China in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Stone House Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Yum China by 106.2% in the 4th quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 324 shares in the last quarter. 85.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Yum China from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, June 7th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Yum China from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Yum China currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.05.

Yum China Price Performance

NYSE:YUMC opened at $43.48 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $15.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.09. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The company’s 50-day moving average is $46.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $49.14. Yum China has a 12-month low of $41.69 and a 12-month high of $58.39.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.21 billion. Yum China had a net margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 15.11%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.77 EPS. 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. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be issued a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27th. Yum China’s dividend payout ratio is 44.44%.

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.