Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Yum China Buy (6.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is YUMC's P/E ratio?

Yum China trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.3.

When does YUMC report earnings?

Yum China's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.46.

What is the YUMC price target?

The median analyst price target from 19 analysts is $61.00, with a range of $56.00 – $77.00.

Is YUMC Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Yum China as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Does YUMC pay a dividend?

Yes — Yum China's dividend yield is 2.3%.

Nama Insights

Yum China (YUMC)

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NYSE

Yum China (YUMC) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry. It has a market capitalization of $16.79B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.3 and a free-cash-flow yield of 4.5%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 4.4% and free cash flow per share grew 23.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.6/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -5.6% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Questionable

Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Off its high

-22.8%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$16.79B
Trailing P/E	17.3
Price / book	3.2
Price / sales	1.4
FCF yield	4.5%
Dividend yield	2.3%
Gross margin	17.2%
Operating margin	11.4%
Net margin	7.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+4.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+7.2%
EPS growth (YoY)	+7.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+23.7%
Beta	0.1
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

YUMC earnings

Next report: Feb 4, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.46). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 3, 2026	$0.91	$0.90	+1.1%	$3.48B
Q2 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$0.70	$0.67	+4.5%	$3.14B
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$0.87	$0.85	+2.4%	$3.27B
Q4 2025	Feb 4, 2026	$0.40	$0.37	+8.1%	$2.82B

YUMC analyst price target

Median target $61.00 from 19 analysts, ranging $56.00 – $77.00.

Restaurants peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MCD	McDonald's	$195.68B	21.4
SBUX	Starbucks	$120.18B	38.9
CMG	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$43.55B	31.6
YUM	Yum! Brands	$43.35B	25.1
QSR	Restaurant Brands International	$35.56B	19.5
DRI	Darden Restaurants	$25.61B	21.1
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse	$12.07B	28.9
DPZ	Domino's Pizza	$11.00B	18.4

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Recent Congressional trades

Yum China trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Chris Van Hollen	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—

YUMC FAQ

Is YUMC a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Yum China Buy (6.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is YUMC's P/E ratio?: Yum China trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.3.
When does YUMC report earnings?: Yum China's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.46.
What is the YUMC price target?: The median analyst price target from 19 analysts is $61.00, with a range of $56.00 – $77.00.
Is YUMC Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Yum China as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.
Does YUMC pay a dividend?: Yes — Yum China's dividend yield is 2.3%.