YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:YUMC • US98850P1093
53.7 USD
+0.32 (+0.6%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 02:03 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$63.63
+ 18.49% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.89
Revenue Estimate3.301B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
84.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$63.63
Upside
+ 18.49%
From current price of $53.70 to mean target of $63.63, Based on 30 analyst forecasts
Low
$53.63
Median
$62.48
High
$90.72
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
6.91%
3 Months
7.88%
Price Target Summary
30 Wall Street analysts provided a forecast for the next 12 months for YUMC. The average price target is 63.63 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.49% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 53.7.
The average price target has been revised upward by 7.88% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
84.00%
YUMC was analyzed by 30 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 84. So analysts seem to be very confident about YUMC.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
YUMC was analyzed by 30 analysts, which should be a sufficient number of analysts to have a meaningful average consensus rating.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | BWG Global | Upgrade | Mixed -> Positive |
| 2024-11-05 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral -> Overweight |
| 2024-08-06 | Macquarie | Upgrade | Underperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-03-06 | HSBC | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-01-04 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight -> Neutral |
| 2023-12-19 | Deutsche Bank | Initiate | Buy |
| 2023-09-19 | HSBC | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2023-04-12 | OTR Global | Upgrade | Mixed -> Positive |
| 2023-02-01 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2022-01-24 | OTR Global | Downgrade | Positive -> Mixed |
| 2021-09-15 | Macquarie | Downgrade | Neutral -> Underperform |
| 2021-04-06 | Atlantic Equities | Initiate | Overweight |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.89
Revenue Estimate3.301B
Revenue Q2Q9.34%
EPS Q2Q12.69%
Number of Analysts8
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
1.20%
Revenue (3 Months)
2.77%
EPS (1 Month)
-0.66%
EPS (3 Months)
0.48%
Next Earnings Summary
YUMC is expected to report earnings on 4/28/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.89 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.30B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 2.77% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 10.978B 14.72% | 11.303B 2.96% | 11.797B 4.37% | 12.908B 9.42% | 13.674B 5.93% | 14.183B 3.72% | 16.228B 14.42% | 17.039B 5.00% | 19.075B 11.95% | 20.437B 7.14% | N/A | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.588B 17.02% | 1.677B 5.60% | 1.775B 5.84% | 2.022B 13.92% | 2.164B 7.02% | 2.32B 7.21% | 2.592B 11.72% | 2.784B 7.41% | 3.405B 22.31% | 3.714B 9.07% | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 1.135B 50.33% | 1.201B 5.81% | 1.327B 10.49% | 1.455B 9.65% | 1.59B 9.28% | 1.734B 9.06% | 2.199B 26.82% | 2.382B 8.32% | 2.611B 9.61% | 2.924B 11.99% | 3.275B 12.00% | |
| Operating Margin | 10.34% | 10.63% | 11.25% | 11.27% | 11.63% | 12.23% | 13.55% | 13.98% | 13.69% | 14.31% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 2.00 90.48% | 2.33 16.50% | 2.52 8.15% | 2.97 18.02% | 3.35 12.51% | 3.71 10.87% | 4.91 32.24% | 5.63 14.76% | 6.92 22.83% | 8.04 16.22% | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.89 12.69% | 0.70 22.82% | 0.90 18.78% | 0.42 5.31% | 0.97 9.07% | 0.78 11.17% | 1.00 10.40% | 0.49 16.71% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 3.301B 9.34% | 3.064B 9.94% | 3.453B 7.70% | 2.921B 3.47% | 3.315B 0.42% | 3.103B 1.27% | 3.581B 3.71% | 3.015B 3.22% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 570.72M 11.04% | 459.75M -14.07% | 580.41M -21.25% | 334.91M -48.48% | 644.75M 12.97% | 539.78M 17.41% | 660.82M 13.85% | 395.37M 18.05% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 448.54M 10.75% | 341.09M 7.94% | 449.9M 11.36% | 203.89M 0.94% | 480.16M 7.05% | 375.19M 10.00% | 496.22M 10.30% | 230.77M 13.18% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
13.76%
EPS Next 5 Year
17.44%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.94%
Revenue Next 5 Year
7.39%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
21.30%
EBIT Next 5 Year
16.45%
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for YUMC stock?
30 analysts have analysed YUMC and the average price target is 63.63 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.49% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 53.7.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC?
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) will report earnings on 2026-04-28, after the market close.
What are the consensus estimates for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is 0.89 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.30B USD.
Can you provide the consensus rating for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC stock?
The consensus rating for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is 84 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.