New insider activity at Yum China Holdings ( (YUMC) ) has taken place on March 7, 2025.
CEO Joey Wat recently sold 37,252 shares of Yum China Holdings stock, amounting to a total transaction value of $1,851,424.
Recent Updates on YUMC stock
Yum China Holdings has reported strong financial performance, with a 5% year-over-year growth in total system sales for 2024, driven by a 7% increase in net new units and strong delivery sales. The company’s total revenues reached a record $11.3 billion, with operating profit growing by 5% to $1.2 billion. Yum China also achieved a record-high diluted EPS of $2.33, reflecting an 18% increase. The company expanded its store count by 12% and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Digital sales were significant, accounting for 90% of total sales, and membership for KFC and Pizza Hut exceeded 525 million. The company also announced the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Yum China granted equity awards under its 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan to retain key talent and align with market practices. The recent earnings call highlighted a 36% increase in operating profit and record-high revenues of $2.6 billion for Q4, with a significant 50% increase in dividends. The company plans to open more stores, aiming for 20,000 by 2026, and expects stable or slightly improved core operating profit margins in 2025.
More about Yum China Holdings
YTD Price Performance: 8.24%
Average Trading Volume: 2,497,135
Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell
Current Market Cap: $18.35B