HK Stock Market Move | YUM CHINA (09987) rises more than 3%, third quarter performance disclosure imminent, Nomura expects company's business to continue to remain strong and resilient.

YUM CHINA (09987) rose more than 3%, as of the time of publication, it was up 3.13% to 349.6 Hong Kong dollars, with a turnover of 2.07 billion Hong Kong dollars. On the news front, YUM CHINA previously announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 after the close of trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 4. A recent research report from Nomura pointed out that it is expected that the company's business will continue to remain strong, the stable fundamental outlook remains unchanged, and it is still expected to achieve the goal of unit percentage growth in system sales in the second half of the year. The report stated that YUM CHINA continues to enhance customer loyalty through product innovation and cultural associations, for example, KFC launched a limited edition special edition of braised chicken and rice at the end of August, priced at 14.9 yuan per serving, sparking a consumer craze. Its brands also collaborate with multiple IPs, penetrating different consumer groups.