Yum China Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (YUMC)
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (YUMC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since October 17, 2016.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- October 17, 2016
- Employees
- 290,000
- Market Cap
- $15.0B
About Yum China Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China, with over 18,000 locations and USD 12 billion in systemwide sales as of 2025. It generates revenue primarily from its own restaurants and franchise fees. While KFC and Pizza Hut are its flagship brands, Yum China's portfolio also includes Little Sheep, Taco Bell, Huang Ji Huang, and Lavazza.As a trademark licensee of Yum Brands, Yum China pays 3% of KFC and Pizza Hut's systemwide sales to its former parent, from which it spun off in 2016. However, even before the separation, Yum China was granted substantial autonomy, giving its Chinese leadership decision-making authority over menu, supply chain, and marketing—an unusual practice for Western chains at the time.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 647 institutions reported holding YUMC, with 231.2 million shares worth $10.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was JPMorgan Chase, with 24.1 million shares worth $985.2 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | 24,117,074 | $985M | Reduced 5.03% |
| Principal Financial Group | 21,130,258 | $861M | Reduced 6.53% |
| Vanguard | 15,075,269 | $616M | Reduced 2.52% |
| Primavera Capital Management | 12,035,635 | $492M | Unchanged |
| Bls Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab a/S | 10,835,362 | $443M | Reduced 4.72% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is YUMC?
Yum China Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (YUMC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since October 17, 2016.
Who are the largest institutional holders of YUMC?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of YUMC were JPMorgan Chase, Principal Financial Group and Vanguard.
How many institutions own YUMC?
647 institutions reported a position in YUMC for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $10.4 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell YUMC last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for YUMC.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in YUMC, on SentiSense.