Yum China (YUMC.US) recorded an 8% year-on-year growth in operating profit, and same-store transaction volume has continued to increase for the 11th consecutive quarter.

Yum China (YUMC.US) announced its third quarter financial report for 2025. Operating profit increased by 8% year-on-year, system sales increased by 4% year-on-year, and operating profit margin increased by 40 basis points to 12.5% year-on-year. Same-store transaction volume increased by 4% year-on-year, achieving growth for the 11th consecutive quarter. Thanks to its flexible store model and franchise strategy, Yum China added a net of 536 new stores in the third quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 17,514; KFC has opened stores at a historically high pace this year, and Pizza Hut has surpassed the milestone of 4,000 stores this quarter. In the third quarter, $414 million was returned to shareholders, steadily progressing towards the goal of returning approximately $1.5 billion to shareholders this year.