Yum China HoldingsNYSE: YUMC

YUMC's third-quarter 2024 results are likely to reflect benefits from increased net new units and strategies undertaken to improve operational efficiencies.

Yum China is facing intensifying competition in a challenging macro environment. Its ambitious plans for expansion could lead to meaningful growth if it can adapt to the changing landscape. At current valuations, the stock doesn't offer a large enough margin of safety. I therefore rate it a 'hold' and wait patiently for a larger pullback.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has rapidly expanded, especially its company-operated KFC and Pizza Hut chains, with good space for continued growth. The Q3 report will likely have weak same-restaurant restaurants, as China's economy has been weak over the short term. The government's potential stimulus measures won't yet affect the economy positively. YUMC stock is valued with fair growth expectations.

Yum China (YUMC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

SHANGHAI , Oct. 17, 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 third quarter ending September 30, 2024, before the U.S. market opens on Monday, November 4, 2024 (after the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, November 4, 2024). Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00a.m.

Yum China Holdings Inc. YUMC has experienced a volatile year. Although its stock is up 4% year-to-date, it has fallen nearly 17% over the past year.

SHANGHAI , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, the "Company" or "Yum China") is thrilled to celebrate the victory of Jannik Sinner, global ambassador for Lavazza, at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Lavazza, a renowned family-owned Italian coffee company, entered into a joint venture with Yum China in early 2020 to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China.

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