Yum China Holdings, Inc.
YUMCNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
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- Quote
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Market overview
Down−USD 0.30 (−0.73%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 40.93
- Previous close
- USD 41.10
- Day high
- USD 40.93
- Day low
- USD 40.48
- Volume
- 1,352,332
- Market cap
- USD 13,806,448,640
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 43.72 | USD 44.34 | USD 43.50 | USD 43.61 | 1,076,000 | |
| USD 43.57 | USD 43.94 | USD 43.51 | USD 43.84 | 955,900 | |
| USD 45.98 | USD 46.39 | USD 45.83 | USD 46.37 | 1,159,000 | |
| USD 48.47 | USD 48.79 | USD 47.99 | USD 48.14 | 894,900 | |
| USD 48.44 | USD 48.47 | USD 47.89 | USD 48.02 | 1,618,700 | |
| USD 47.71 | USD 47.97 | USD 47.62 | USD 47.74 | 586,200 | |
| USD 48.18 | USD 48.53 | USD 47.06 | USD 47.55 | 1,307,100 | |
| USD 50.25 | USD 51.08 | USD 50.19 | USD 50.74 | 1,846,700 | |
| USD 55.00 | USD 58.39 | USD 55.00 | USD 57.95 | 2,720,100 | |
| USD 55.22 | USD 55.66 | USD 54.37 | USD 54.61 | 1,784,700 | |
| USD 52.55 | USD 52.68 | USD 51.82 | USD 51.83 | 4,770,800 | |
| USD 52.09 | USD 53.03 | USD 51.80 | USD 51.99 | 2,209,400 | |
| USD 48.22 | USD 48.56 | USD 47.79 | USD 47.99 | 1,244,500 | |
| USD 48.62 | USD 49.02 | USD 48.41 | USD 48.42 | 1,342,600 | |
| USD 48.66 | USD 48.66 | USD 48.02 | USD 48.11 | 1,252,300 | |
| USD 44.20 | USD 44.95 | USD 44.15 | USD 44.56 | 1,352,400 | |
| USD 42.60 | USD 43.00 | USD 42.34 | USD 42.72 | 1,636,400 | |
| USD 40.94 | USD 41.16 | USD 40.15 | USD 40.18 | 1,472,000 | |
| USD 43.92 | USD 44.41 | USD 43.76 | USD 43.90 | 2,001,900 | |
| USD 45.50 | USD 46.15 | USD 45.35 | USD 45.53 | 1,924,200 | |
| USD 47.34 | USD 47.78 | USD 47.13 | USD 47.59 | 1,045,900 | |
| USD 47.73 | USD 48.13 | USD 47.09 | USD 47.18 | 2,445,300 | |
| USD 42.59 | USD 42.98 | USD 42.32 | USD 42.32 | 1,313,300 | |
| USD 41.02 | USD 41.37 | USD 40.85 | USD 41.10 | 613,546 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in China. The company operates through two segments, KFC and Pizza Hut. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Little Sheep, Huang Ji Huang, COFFii & JOY, East Dawning, Taco Bell, and Lavazza brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, hot pot cooking, Chinese food, Mexican-style food, specialty coffee, simmer pot, and Italian coffee categories. The company also provides online food delivery services. In addition, it operates franchise restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Huang Ji Huang, Taco Bell, Little Sheep, East Dawning, Lavazza, and COFFii & JOY names. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 10,506 restaurants in approximately 1,500 cities. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Published annual sustainability reports (including a 2025 report) outlining climate, food safety and community initiatives, demonstrating transparency in ESG disclosure and targets.
- Has company-wide programs on food safety, supply chain management and responsible sourcing across major brands, supported by regular ESG disclosures and third-party reporting.
- Invests in digital and operational efficiencies (digital ordering, delivery logistics and energy efficiency improvements) that can reduce food waste and operational carbon intensity across its large restaurant footprint.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Exposure to supply chain risks in China, including animal welfare, labor practices and supplier compliance challenges across a vast network of suppliers and franchisees, which have historically posed operational and reputational risks for large restaurant
- Operational footprint in China entails significant energy use, packaging and food waste generation; scaling sustainable packaging and meaningful Scope 3 emissions reductions remain ongoing challenges for the business model.
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Audited Methodology
Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Data integrity and methodology
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Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is Yum China Holdings, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?
Independent benchmark status for Yum China Holdings, Inc. is evaluated relative to Consumer Discretionary peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Yum China Holdings, Inc.?
Key material risks for Yum China Holdings, Inc. include: Exposure to supply chain risks in China, including animal welfare, labor practices and supplier compliance challenges across a vast network of suppliers and franchisees, which have historically posed operational and reputational risks for large restaurant; Operational footprint in China entails significant energy use, packaging and food waste generation; scaling sustainable packaging and meaningful Scope 3 emissions reductions remain ongoing challenges for the business model.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.