Yum China reports Q2 EPS 58c, consensus 58c

Reports Q2 revenue $2.79B, consensus $2.8B. Same-store sales growth turned positive at 1%. Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China (YUMC), commented, “I am pleased to announce that we achieved solid results in the second quarter. We turned same-store sales growth positive while expanding our store portfolio to nearly 17,000 locations. We delivered double-digit growth in operating profit and substantially expanded our margins. KFC stayed resilient and Pizza Hut sustained its momentum. Our dual focus on innovation and operational efficiency enabled us to deliver compelling value and experiences to our customers. We sparked cravings with innovative and great-tasting food, including the Crazy Spicy Zinger at KFC and the upgraded hand-crafted thin-crust pizza at Pizza Hut. In addition to great value for money, our meal sets with IP-themed toys brought emotional value to our customers and helped us set a new 2025 daily sales record on Children’s Day.”