Quarterly ResultJul 30, 2026, 06:12 AM
Yum China Q2 Revenue +13% to $3.1B; EPS +21% to $0.70
AI Summary
Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with total revenues increasing 13% to $3.1 billion and operating profit growing 14% to a record $348 million. Diluted EPS rose 21% to $0.70. The company continued its expansion, opening 560 net new stores, and is on track to acquire the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China in August 2026. Yum China also returned $402 million to shareholders during the quarter and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.
Key Highlights
- Total revenues increased 13% YoY to $3.1 billion.
- Operating profit grew 14% YoY to $348 million, a Q2 record high.
- Diluted EPS increased 21% YoY to $0.70.
- Same-store sales grew 1% YoY, with transactions up 5% YoY.
- Opened 560 net new stores, a Q2 record high, reaching 19,297 total stores.
- Acquisition of Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China expected to close in August 2026.
- Returned $402 million to shareholders in Q2 2026 ($301M share repurchases, $101M dividends).
- KFC system sales grew 7% YoY; Pizza Hut system sales grew 6% YoY.
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