Analysts on Wall Street project that Yum China Holdings (YUMC) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 4.4% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $2.94 billion, increasing 0.8% from the same quarter last year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.Prior to a company's e ...

SHANGHAI, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joey Wat, Chief Executive Officer of Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) released her annual letter to stockholders today together with the Company's 2023 Annual Report. The letter recapped Yum China's strong 2023 results, the Company's enduring commitment to stockholder return, as well as its pioneering innovation capabilities and ambitious plans for continued expansion. "2023 was a landmark year for Yum China, one of o ...

Core Viewpoint - Yum China Holdings, Inc. has published its seventh annual Sustainability Report, highlighting its achievements and ongoing progress towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals across four focus areas: Environment, Food, People, and Community [1][2]. Environmental Initiatives - In 2023, Yum China inaugurated the first 100% renewable energy cold-chain logistics center in China, transitioning over 70 restaurants and three logistics centers to green electricity, achieving an annual renewable energy consumption of approximately 8,000 MWh [1]. - The company established the 'Yum China DPV and VPPA Alliance' with 40 key suppliers to promote renewable energy adoption within its supply chain [1]. - Yum China built five coffee grounds disposal centers nationwide as part of its coffee grounds recycling initiative, using environmentally-friendly materials in over 1,500 KFC restaurants [1]. Technological Advancements - The company began exploring generative artificial intelligence for its Food Safety Risk Assessment and Early Warning System, allowing for a multidimensional assessment of food safety risks [1]. Social Responsibility - Yum China expanded its 'YUMC Care' benefits program in 2023, enhancing medical and accident insurance coverage for employees' family members [1]. - The One Yuan Donation initiative has raised over RMB 260 million for poverty alleviation and rural revitalization, improving nutrition and digital education access for children in rural areas [1]. - The company provided over RMB 3 million in financial assistance and tens of thousands of meals to those affected by Typhoon Doksuri and the Gansu earthquake in December 2023 [1]. Recognition and Commitment - Yum China ranked No.1 in the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the fourth consecutive year and received a 'Top 1% Global ESG Score' in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 [3]. - The company attained an "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG rating, the highest in its industry, and joined the United Nations Global Compact, committing to responsible operations based on ten universally accepted principles [3].

Shares of Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) has declined 37.8% in the past year against the industry’s growth of 4.3%.Despite the fall, the stock is likely to take a U-turn due robust growth plan. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s earnings in 2024 and 2025 are estimated to witness growth of 9.5% and 16.3%, respectively.Growth DriversYUMC remains steadfast in its focus on long-term growth, continuously aligning its strategies with a forward-looking vision. On Sep 14, 2023, management unveiled an enhanced RGM ...

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SHANGHAI, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, April 29, 2024 (4:30 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, April 30, 2024).Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, April 29, 2024 (8:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Tu ...

Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, YUMC crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.The 20-day simple moving average is a popular investing tool. Traders like this SMA because it offers a look back at a stock's price over a shorter period and helps smooth out price fluctuations. The 20-day can also show more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averag ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Yum China Holdings (YUMC) . Shares have added about 3.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Yum China due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Yum China Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Est ...

Yum China Holdings (YUMC) closed the last trading session at $41.11, gaining 9.8% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $59.77 indicates a 45.4% upside potential.The average comprises six short-term price targets ranging from a low of $40 to a high of $79.20, with a standard deviation of $13.05. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 2.7% from the current price ...

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