Yum China Holdings Inc. recently released the transcript of its first-quarter 2025 earnings conference call. The event, held on April 30, 2025, was attended by key company executives, including CEO Joey Wat and CFO Adrian Ding, as well as several analysts from major financial institutions. During the call, CEO Joey Wat highlighted the company's strong performance, noting that Yum China achieved record highs in Revenue, Net Income, and Diluted EPS. "Our dual focus on operational efficiency and innovation led to improvements in both our top and bottom lines," Wat stated. The company celebrated a significant milestone as the Same-Store Sales Index returned to 100% of the prior year's level for the first time since early 2024, with Same-Store Transactions growing for nine consecutive quarters. CFO Adrian Ding elaborated on KFC's robust performance, reporting a 3% increase in System Sales and an expansion in Restaurant Margin to 19.8%. Ding also announced the opening of 300 KCOFFEE Cafes, bringing the total to 1,000 locations nationwide. The full transcript can be accessed through the link below.