Pingping Liu Buys Shares in YUMC
Pingping Liu, Chief Legal Officer at YUMC, acquired 79 shares on June 17, 2026.
Key Points
- Pingping Liu, Chief Legal Officer at YUMC, acquired 79 shares on June 17, 2026, with the shares trading near $42.93 on Monday.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co reduced its YUMC holdings slightly, while Principal Financial Group added 649,629 shares.
- Analysts from Jefferies, Macquarie, and DBS have maintained their ratings on YUMC, with varied price targets.
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Pingping Liu, the Chief Legal Officer at YUMC, made a move to acquire 79 shares of the company on June 17, 2026. This transaction wasn't part of a pre-planned program. On the following Monday, shares of YUMC were trading near $42.93.
Other Institutional Activity in YUMC
JPMorgan Chase & Co made a minor reduction in its YUMC holdings, trimming 3,188 shares to hold a total of 25,393,242 shares valued at about $1.23 billion. Meanwhile, Principal Financial Group increased its stake by adding 649,629 shares, bringing its total to 22,606,740 shares worth approximately $1.11 billion. Primavera Capital Management maintained its position with 12,035,635 shares valued at $587.1 million. BLS Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S reduced its holdings by 994,898 shares, ending with 11,371,593 shares valued at $554.7 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 11,108,104 shares valued at $551.8 million.
Insider Buying and Selling at Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Several insiders at YUMC were active on June 17, 2026. In addition to Pingping Liu's acquisition, CFO Adrian Ding bought 232 shares, and Jeff Kuai, General Manager of Pizza Hut, acquired 166 shares. CEO Joey Wat purchased 1,359 shares, while Howard Huang, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, bought 133 shares. Warton Wang, General Manager of KFC, added 263 shares to his holdings. None of these transactions were part of pre-planned trading programs.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 11, 2024, Jefferies maintained a 'buy' rating for YUMC, setting a price target of $351.6. Macquarie, on June 18, 2024, upheld a 'sell' rating with a $234.0 target. DBS reiterated a 'buy' rating on June 13, 2024, with a target of $50.0. Overall, analysts have varied views, but the consensus leans towards a positive outlook with a mean price target reflecting potential growth.
Bottom Line
Pingping Liu's purchase of YUMC shares is part of a broader trend of insider buying at the company. Institutional investors have shown mixed activity, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes. Analysts maintain a range of ratings, highlighting the diverse perspectives on YUMC's future performance. As always, these insights are based on past filings and may not reflect the current state of investments.
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