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Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · NYSE

$16.2B mkt cap

Brief updated 4d ago

Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a prominent player in China's restaurant sector, engaging in the ownership, operation, and franchising of various dining establishments. Its core operations are structured around two primary segments: KFC and Pizza Hut. The company manages a diverse portfolio of restauran

Decifer Research·Data summary

YUMC is a watchlist-conviction name in Consumer Cyclical

YUMC sits at the intersection of key themes currently active in the market. The scoring engine rates it watchlist based on how well the active market forces line up with its business, plus available fundamental data. Financial metrics and analyst consensus provide additional context.

Why now

The market forces active right now are aligned with the company's core business exposure. The timing reflects the intersection of theme strength and available catalyst data.

Key risks

Data availability limits full scoring across all dimensions. Market forces can reverse rapidly; theme exposure does not guarantee the price follows. Fundamental valuation data may not reflect the most recent quarterly results.

What to watch

Monitor conviction score changes, especially the macro and analyst dimensions. Earnings guidance updates and analyst consensus shifts are the primary near-term catalysts.

43Watchlist Conviction
macro
0/25
analyst
22/38
momentum
15/20
forward catalyst
0/15
valuation
8/23
highs
-5/12
news catalyst
6/12
options flow
0/12
peer network
0/8
counter thesis
0/3
Key financials
Revenue growth (YoY)973.0%
Gross margin1723.0%
Operating margin1176.0%
Net margin783.0%
P/E ratio17.1x
Return on equity1697.0%
FCF yield582.0%
Debt / equity0.4x
EV / sales1.5x
Valuation
Analyst consensusBUY
DCF fair value$309
Next EPS estimate$0.89
Macro context

Fed Interest Rate Decision

Federal Reserve holding at 3.75%, as expected. This comes early in Chair Kevin Warsh's tenure at Federal Reserve, when the market is still reading how the new leadership communicates. A press conference follows, where guidance on the path ahead can shift expectations.

Jul 24, 2026

BoE Interest Rate Decision

Bank of England holding at 3.75%, as expected

Jul 25, 2026

BoJ Interest Rate Decision

Bank of Japan holding at 1.00%, as expected

Jul 26, 2026

Monetary Policy Statement

Bank of Japan decision — outcome unknown

6d ago

Analyst intelligence
14 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Earnings intelligence

Earnings surprises

+4.5%

2026-07

+1.9%

2026-04

+14.3%

2026-02

+2.3%

2025-11

+2.5%

2025-08

Generated Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:01:39 GMT by Decifer intelligence engine. For informational purposes only — not investment advice. Decifer Intelligence Hub.