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Yum China (YUMC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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YUMC Stock Forecast

Yum China (YUMC) stock forecast, based on 19 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $55.00, with a high of $55.00 and a low of $55.00. This represents a 10.09% increase from the last price of $49.96.

$30 $35 $40 $45 $50 $55 High: $55 Avg: $55 Low: $55 Last Closed Price: $49.96

YUMC Stock Rating

Yum China stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 19 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (73.68%), 5 Hold (26.32%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 19 0 5 14 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

YUMC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockYum China10.09%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 13.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-11
Avg Price Target-$55.00$55.00
Last Closing Price$49.96$49.96$49.96
Upside/Downside-10.09%10.09%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 266171--24
Dec, 256171--24
Nov, 256171--24
Oct, 256171--24
Sep, 256171--24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 25, 2025Ethan WangCLSA$55.00$47.5515.67%10.09%
Oct 16, 2024Chen LuoBank of America Securities$49.00$44.1910.88%-1.92%
Sep 30, 2024Xiaopo WeiCitigroup$58.80$45.3529.66%17.69%
Aug 06, 2024Linda HuangMacquarie$37.40$33.1212.92%-25.14%
Jun 24, 2024Lilian HouMorgan Stanley$56.00$32.1674.13%12.09%
Nov 03, 2022Edward LuiBOCOM International Holdings Company$55.80$46.3220.47%11.69%
Apr 29, 2021Lina YanHSBC$71.40$62.6314.00%42.91%
Apr 29, 2021Christopher CarrilRBC Capital$123.00$62.6396.39%146.20%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 16, 2026CitigroupBuyPositiveupgrade
Nov 25, 2025CLSAOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 16, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Sep 30, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 06, 2024MacquarieOutperformupgrade
Jul 10, 2024OTR GlobalPositiveNegativedowngrade
Jun 24, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 15, 2023CLSABuyupgrade
May 05, 2023CMB International SecuritiesBuyupgrade
Apr 12, 2023OTR GlobalPositiveupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.35$1.05$1.99$2.35----
Avg Forecast$1.49$1.12$1.92$2.32$2.55$2.90$3.09$3.05
High Forecast$1.57$1.18$1.99$2.35$2.64$3.25$3.58$3.24
Low Forecast$1.43$1.07$1.85$2.27$2.43$2.62$2.61$2.79
Surprise %57.72%-6.25%3.65%1.29%----

Revenue Forecast

$9B $10B $12B $13B $15B $16B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$9.85B$9.57B$10.98B$11.30B----
Avg Forecast$9.92B$9.80B$10.84B$11.35B$12.22B$13.16B$14.07B$15.08B
High Forecast$10.35B$10.18B$10.96B$11.41B$12.60B$13.19B$14.44B$15.81B
Low Forecast$9.63B$9.41B$10.71B$11.29B$11.81B$13.13B$13.70B$14.09B
Surprise %-0.70%-2.34%1.30%-0.42%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$990.00M$442.00M$827.00M$911.00M----
Avg Forecast$1.29B$1.36B$827.00M$969.08M$1.07B$1.23B$1.25B$1.28B
High Forecast$1.55B$1.63B$992.40M$985.93M$1.11B$1.37B$1.50B$1.36B
Low Forecast$1.03B$1.09B$661.60M$952.22M$1.02B$1.10B$1.10B$1.17B
Surprise %-23.19%-67.55%--5.99%----

YUMC Forecast FAQ

Is Yum China stock a buy?

Yum China stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 19 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Yum China is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Yum China's price target?

Yum China's price target, set by 19 Wall Street analysts, averages $55 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $55 at the low end to $55 at the high end, suggesting a potential 10.09% change from the previous closing price of $49.96.

How does Yum China stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Yum China's stock forecast shows a 10.09% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (13.48%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Yum China over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 70.83% Buy, 4.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 70.83% Buy, 4.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 70.83% Buy, 4.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Yum China’s EPS forecast?

Yum China's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.55, marking a 8.51% increase from the reported $2.35 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.9 in 2026, $3.09 in 2027, and $3.05 in 2028.

What is Yum China’s revenue forecast?

Yum China's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.22B, reflecting a 8.08% increase from the reported $11.3B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $13.16B, followed by $14.07B for 2027, and $15.08B for 2028.

What is Yum China’s net income forecast?

Yum China's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.07B, representing an 16.99% increase from the reported $911M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.23B in 2026, $1.25B in 2027, and $1.28B in 2028.