Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) Stock Forecast
YUMC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.62 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $62.16 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +37.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.91
- 52-week range
- $39.98 – $57.95
YUMC analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
YUMC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
YUMC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.90 | $0.82 | $0.95 | $0.76 | +18.3% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.94 | $2.73 | $3.01 | $2.51 | +17.1% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.38 | $3.10 | $3.76 | $2.94 | +14.9% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
YUMC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.49B | $3.34B | $3.56B | +8.9% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.88B | $12.41B | $13.19B | +9.1% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.67B | $12.81B | $14.57B | +6.2% | 28 |
YUMC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
YUMC revenue: reported and forecast
YUMC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.90 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.90 | −0.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.91 | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.94 | +1.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.27 | $3.36 | $3.38 | $3.39 | $3.38 | +3.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
YUMC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; YUMC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from YUMC
21 analysts cover Yum China; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $62.16, 37.8% above the latest close of $45.12. Analysts expect earnings of $2.94 per share for 2026, +17.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.38 per share on revenue of $13.7 billion. Yum China beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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YUMC forecast FAQ
What is Yum China's price target?
The average analyst price target for Yum China is $62.16, 37.8% above the latest close of $45.12.
Is Yum China a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Yum China, 14 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Yum China's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.94 per share for 2026 (range $2.73 to $3.01); for 2027 the estimate is $3.38.
What is Yum China's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $12.9 billion, growth of 9.1%; for 2027 it is $13.7 billion.
When does Yum China report earnings?
Yum China is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.91.
Does Yum China usually beat earnings estimates?
Yum China reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.