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Yum China Serves Up Record Quarterly Results Amid Covid Recovery
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 2:03pm | 1305Key Takeaways: Yum China posted record revenue and operating profit in the second quarter, lifting them above pre-pandemic levels, even as same-store sales remained below 2019 levels The company opened 655 net new stores in the first half of the year, putting it on track to meet its target of 1,...
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The Latest Barron's Picks And Pans: Dell, Hertz, HP, Lululemon, Robinhood And More
Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 2:30pm | 1116This weekend's Barron's cover story examines where to find opportunities in China's stock market now. Other featured articles discuss a fund manager's picks for a pricey market and housing stocks poised to keep rising because there is no bubble yet. Also, see the prospects for a...
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The Latest Picks And Pans From Barron's: Dividend Kings, Roundtable Picks, SAP And More
Sunday, July 18, 2021 - 6:46pm | 1108The cover story in this weekend's Barron's offers 42 bargain stock picks from the Barron's Roundtable. Other featured articles discuss disappearing Chinese stocks, the next big thing in biotech and themes to watch for in big tech earnings. Also, see the prospects for a sporting goods...
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The Latest Barron's Picks And Pans: Meme Stocks, AstraZeneca, Citigroup And More
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - 9:43am | 1059The cover story in this weekend's Barron's reveals what investors should know now about the so-called meme stocks. Other featured articles discuss how to find bargains in Chinese stocks, the increasing likelihood of big tech regulation and how travel and leisure stocks have fared lately....
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Barron's Picks And Pans: Medtronic, Yum China, PayPal And More
Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 9:28pm | 587This weekend's Barron's offers a look at two Manhattan REITs that may be poised to rally. Other featured articles discuss a medical device maker that investors may be underestimating and a Chinese fast-food chain operator with new leadership. The prospects for an e-commerce giant and an iPhone...
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Yum China's Growth Story Remains Unchanged
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 10:03am | 469Yum China Holdings Inc (NYSE: YUMC)'s earnings report on Wednesday sent the stock tumbling by more than 7 percent ahead of Thursday's market open. The restaurant operator of KFC and Pizza Hut locations in China reported that its revenue fell short of expectations in the quarter, which begs the...
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Yum Brands Has 'Unlimited' Growth Potential In China
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 1:17pm | 341Greg Creed, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) CEO, was a guest on CNBC Tuesday to discuss the company's business split, as Yum China Holdings Inc (NYSE: YUMC) began trading for the first time ever. Creed started off by explaining that China is merely at the beginning stages of a major...
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Yum Brands' Better Business Model
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 1:40pm | 335Recapping Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)'s Investor Day, Baird said it believes the company is transitioning to a leaner and much more capital efficient growth model following the upcoming spinoff of its China division. Measures To Transition To Attractive Business Model Analyst David Tarantino...
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Yum Brands: The Transformation
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 11:26am | 370Following Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) annual investor conference, Barclays said the conference set the stage for the Yum transformation. The firm noted that the event highlighted two powerful, independent, focused growth companies, with the accent on the New Yum. The long overdue separation,...
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Yum Brands Lays Out Yum China Separation Plans
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 8:13am | 320Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) revealed its plans after the separation from China, which will happen at the close of the month. The company indicated its focus would be on three iconic global brands, boosting its franchise ownership and establish a leaner and most cost efficient structure. The...
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For Yum Brands, Pizza Hut Disappoints While KFC And Taco Bell Shine
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 11:00am | 388Despite volatility in individual segments, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) reported its Q3:16 results mostly in line with expectations, while modestly raising its full-year guidance. Barclays’ Jeffrey A. Bernstein maintains an Equal-Weight rating on the company, with a price target of $88. The...
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Credit Suisse Previews Yum's October 11 Investor Day
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 10:22am | 341Credit Suisse issued a report detailing what to expect during YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)'s investor day on October 11 and from "Yum China," the company's recent spin, which is set to begin trading on November 1. Analyst Jason West raised Credit Suisse's price target for the company from $88 to $...
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Why Yum China's CEO Departure Doesn't Look Like A Warning Sign
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 11:46am | 341Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)'s long-time China CEO, Sam Su, announced his plans to retire. The executive served as Acting General Manager for China back in December 1989 when China KFC had only four units and has been with the company since then in various senior roles. Jefferies: Business...