YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:YUMC • US98850P1093
55.42 USD
+1.77 (+3.3%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
55.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, YUMC scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although YUMC is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- YUMC is one of the better performing stocks in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, it outperforms 83% of 131 stocks in the same industry.
- YUMC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so YUMC is lagging the market slightly.
- YUMC has an average volume of 1427100 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that YUMC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 75% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
- In the last month YUMC has a been trading in the 47.06 - 58.39 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Although YUMC has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 49.42 to 49.99. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 46.01 to 47.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 42.30 to 42.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @41.37 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for YUMC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for YUMC is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 75.49 | POSITIVE | YUMC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 75.49% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUMC is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUMC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of YUMC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 62.28 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for YUMC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.31 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests YUMC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 65.74 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for YUMC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.87 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for YUMC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 29.4 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for YUMC suggests a strong trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
55.42
+1.77 (+3.3%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Performance
% Chg3.3%
1 Week-4.37%
2 Weeks12.14%
1 Month15%
3 Month20.03%
6 Month23.84%
12 Month12.73%
2 Year29.21%
3 Year-5.64%
5 Year-7.39%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.82
ATR(20)%2.87%
ATR Inc38.62%
Range Today1.18
ADR(20)1.38
ADR(20)%2.48%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS75.49
3 months CRS86.23
6 months CRS83.16
Mansfield0.98
10 Day High58.39
10 Day Low48.96
20 Day High58.39
20 Day Low47.06
52 Week High58.39
52 Week Low41
CS1 End49.99
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.11%
DER(5)-1.19%
Volume1.89M
Volume Incr49.42%
Vol(5)2.19M
Vol(50)1.43M
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to YUMC.
Can you provide the trend direction for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC?
The current trend direction for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) stock?
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) has an RSI value of 62.2815. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the short term momentum for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC?
The short term momentum for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is positive.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC?
The buy/sell signal for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.