Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) is one of the best restaurant stocks to buy now. Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Continues to Draw Analyst Attention Following Share Repurchase Agreements Nils Versemann / Shutterstock.com On December 12, 2025, Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) successfully reinforced its shareholder return narrative by announcing share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong. The agreements totaled approximately $460 million for the first half of 2026, with purchases set to beg ...