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Yum China Holdings ( (YUMC) ) has provided an update.
Yum China reported solid unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, underscoring its position as a major player in China’s restaurant sector. In the fourth quarter, system sales rose 7% year on year, same-store sales increased 3%, and operating profit jumped 25% to $187 million, supported by improved restaurant margins and strong delivery growth, which now accounts for more than half of sales. For the full year, revenue grew 4% to $11.8 billion, operating profit climbed 11% to $1.3 billion, and diluted EPS increased 8%, with margin expansion driven largely by better control of food, paper, occupancy and other operating costs. The group accelerated expansion with a record 1,706 net new stores in 2025, bringing its network to 18,101 outlets, while franchisees accounted for a growing share of openings. Yum China also emphasized shareholder returns, distributing $1.5 billion through dividends and buybacks in 2025 and announcing a 21% dividend increase for 2026, while its digital ecosystem strengthened with delivery sales up 25% and membership across KFC and Pizza Hut surpassing 590 million customers.
More about Yum China Holdings
Yum China Holdings is a leading restaurant operator in China, running major quick-service and casual dining brands such as KFC and Pizza Hut. The company focuses on the fast-growing Chinese consumer foodservice market, with a large and expanding nationwide store network and a strong emphasis on digital ordering, delivery, and membership-based customer engagement.
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