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YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YUMC - US98850P1093 - Common Stock

47.62 USD
+0.68 (+1.45%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:13:47 PM
47.62 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:13:47 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to YUMC. YUMC has been a medium performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was very positive.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
In the last month YUMC has a been trading in the 45.52 - 49.29 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
YUMC has an average volume of 1404810 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, YUMC outperforms 51% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
YUMC is an average performer in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, it outperforms 67% of 131 stocks in the same industry.
YUMC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so YUMC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC Weekly stock chart
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, YUMC does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 47.24, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

40.95

49.57

We found 5 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 45.22 to 47.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 44.01 to 44.41. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Strong support @43.31 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 42.30 to 42.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 41.36 to 41.36. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 47.88 to 48.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @49.08 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for YUMC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for YUMC is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength51.08NEUTRALYUMC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of YUMC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of YUMC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of YUMC is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.89NEUTRALThe RSI value for YUMC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.19NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests YUMC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)35.46NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for YUMC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.2MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for YUMC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.06NEUTRALThe ADX value for YUMC suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
48.1345.512.62 (5.44%)18.37%
An entry @48.13. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @45.51. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.62 points, which is 5.44%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 18.37% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC Daily stock chart

YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:YUMC (12/11/2025, 8:13:47 PM)

After market: 47.62 0 (0%)

47.62

+0.68 (+1.45%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Performance
% Chg1.45%
1 Week2.19%
2 Weeks-1.37%
1 Month2.94%
3 Month8.3%
6 Month9.3%
12 Month-3.91%
2 Year12.23%
3 Year-12.86%
5 Year-16.59%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.11
ATR(20)%2.2%
ATR Inc5.52%
Range Today0.94
ADR(20)1.02
ADR(20)%2.15%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS51.08
3 months CRS78.66
6 months CRS56.85
Mansfield-0.77
10 Day High49.29
10 Day Low45.52
20 Day High49.29
20 Day Low45.52
52 Week High53.99
52 Week Low41
CS1 End47.24
CR1 Start47.88
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.07%
DER(5)-0.76%
Volume1.17M
Volume Incr-6.13%
Vol(5)1.43M
Vol(50)1.40M

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 6 / 10 to YUMC.


What is the current trend direction of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) stock?

The current trend direction for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC?

YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) has an RSI value of 58.8909. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for YUMC stock?

The MACD indicator for YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) has a value of -0.194941, indicating a bearish trend.