Yum China disclosed that its issued share count stood at 354.35 million shares at the start of 10 February 2026 and rose to 354.39 million shares by 11 February 2026. This reflected a repurchase of 52,537 shares, later cancelled, and an issuance of 91,815 shares under long-term incentive plans.

On 11 February 2026, an additional 52,809 shares were repurchased in the United States for about USD 3.00 million, while 17,400 shares were repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for about HKD 7.71 million. All repurchased shares are designated for cancellation.

The repurchases fall under a mandate dated 23 May 2025, which authorizes up to 37.24 million shares for buyback. As of the date of disclosure, 20.35 million shares had been repurchased under this mandate, representing 5.46% of the total issued shares at the time the mandate was granted.