Yum China reported FY 2025 results with total revenues of USD 11.8 billion (+4%) and company sales of USD 11.0 billion (+4%). Operating profit was USD 1.3 billion (+11%), with OP margin of 10.9% (up 0.6 points), while net income attributable to shareholders was USD 929 million (+2%) and diluted EPS was USD 2.51 (+8%). System sales growth was 4% and same-store sales growth was 1% in FY 2025. By segment, KFC FY 2025 company sales were USD 8.7 billion (+4%) and operating profit was USD 1.3 billion (+8%); Pizza Hut FY 2025 company sales were USD 2.3 billion (+3%) and operating profit was USD 183 million (+19%). Yum China ended FY 2025 with 18,101 restaurants (company-owned 15,060; franchise 3,041), including 12,997 KFC and 4,168 Pizza Hut locations. Business updates for FY 2025 included KFC loyalty members exceeding 550 million and contributing about 61% of KFC system sales; delivery sales were about 48% of KFC company sales with 92% store coverage and 98% city coverage at year-end. Pizza Hut loyalty members exceeded 210 million and contributed about 59% of Pizza Hut system sales; delivery sales were about 47% of Pizza Hut company sales with 96% store and 96% city coverage, and the company highlighted rollout of new store models such as Pizza Hut WOW. Yum China said FY 2025 profit performance was supported by favorable commodity prices and efficiency improvements from streamlined operations, partially offset by higher delivery-related costs and value-for-money offerings. On capital returns, Yum China repurchased 24.7 million shares for USD 1.1 billion in FY 2025 and paid USD 353 million of cash dividends (USD 0.24 per share per quarter). The board increased share repurchase authorization to USD 5.4 billion, with USD 1.2 billion remaining as of December 31, 2025, and declared a dividend increase to USD 0.29 per share payable March 25, 2026. For FY 2026, Yum China expects capital expenditures of approximately USD 600 million to USD 700 million.

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