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Analyst John Staszak noted that the company plans to raise the percentage of franchised restaurants to 98 percent by 2018 from 93 percent currently. Additionally, the company looks to scale down capital spending to $100 million, annually, from $422 million in 2016, and reduce annual G&A expense by $300 million, the analyst added.
Management Goals Achievable
Pointing to the management's target of achieving earnings per share of $3.75 by 2019 and delivering average annual returns of 15 percent over the next two years, Argus said it expects the company to reach those goals through continued refranchising and cost-cutting. The firm expects at least mid-teens earnings per share growth in 2017 and 2018.
Above-Consensus On Twin Factors
Reflecting the spinoff of Yum China Holdings Inc (NYSE:YUMC) and the benefits of accelerated refranchising, the firm expects 2017 earnings per share of $2.80 and 2018 earnings per share of $3.20. The firm noted that both estimates were above the consensus estimates.
As such, Argus upgraded the shares of the company to Buy from Hold and it set a price target of $80.
At last check, Yum China shares were up 3.2 percent at $34.88, while Yum Brands remained flattish at $69.34.
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New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.