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Consumer CyclicalRestaurantsScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants

Low Priority

Above Peers

NeutralEdge 7/10
$44.46−$0.64 (−1.42%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    73
  • Value
    51
  • Quality
    49
  • Risk resilience
    48
  • Sentiment
    62
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 3, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 55/100

Momentum 73/100 and sentiment 62/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 40.24%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 73/100AIQ Edge 7/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
71%
5 of 7 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.9%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+4.5%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Nov 3, 2026—$0.91——$3.5B—
Jul 30, 2026—$0.67$0.70+4.5%$3.05B$3.14B
Apr 29, 2026—$0.85$0.87+1.9%$3.21B$3.27B
Feb 4, 2026—$0.35$0.40+14.3%$2.72B$2.82B
Nov 4, 2025—$0.74$0.76+2.3%$3.19B$3.21B
Aug 5, 2025—$0.57$0.58+2.5%$2.79B$2.79B
Apr 30, 2025—$0.79$0.77-2.2%$3.09B$2.98B
Feb 6, 2025—$0.31$0.30-3.2%$2.62B$2.6B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
20
Buy
1
Hold
12-month analyst target
$59.00
+32.70% versus current price
Based on 1 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$59.00
+32.70% vs latest price
Average target
$59.00
+32.70% vs latest price
High target
$59.00
+32.70% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 3, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.89

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$3.5B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score62

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score73

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score55/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
1
Average target
$59.00
Target upside
32.70%
Target range
$59.00 - $59.00
90-day revisions
2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
5
Neutral
0
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Oct 16, 2026

Is It Too Late to Buy Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) After 3.4% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued

On October 15, 2026, Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) shares rose 3.4% to a current price of $44.67. This move comes amidst a 52-week range of $39.72 to $58.39, in

manilatimes.net · Oct 14, 2026

Yum China to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 /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 third quarter ended September 30, 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (after the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 3, 2026).

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

YUM Looks 9.9% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Dividend Strength

On September 01, 2026, Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM) completed the sale of its Pizza Hut business outside Mainland China to LongRange Capital for approximately $1

gurufocus.com · Aug 27, 2026

Is Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) a Bargain After 4.8% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued

On August 27, 2026, Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) shares fell 4.8% to a current price of $44.91. This decline comes amid a 52-week trading range of $40.15 to $5

manilatimes.net · Aug 20, 2026

Pizza Hut Burger Bar Expands to 300 Locations

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'Yum China') (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced the opening of the 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar in China. Since launching its first Burger Bar in late 2025, Pizza Hut China has been rapidly scaling this new side-by-side module, opening more than one location per day on average.

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YUMC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for YUMC stock?

YUMC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move YUMC stock?

Upcoming events that could move YUMC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

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