Yum China: Total revenue in the first half of the year increased 2% year-on-year to $5.8 billion.

Yum China Holdings announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the system sales in the first half of the year increased by 3% year-on-year, excluding the impact of currency exchange. This growth was mainly driven by the contribution of net new store openings. Same-store sales reached 100% of the level in the same period last year. Total revenue increased by 2% to $5.8 billion, or 3% excluding the impact of currency exchange. There were 583 net new store openings, with franchised stores accounting for 26%. As of June 30, 2025, the total number of stores reached 16,978, with 12,238 KFC stores and 3,864 Pizza Hut stores. Operating profit increased by 10% to $703 million. Core operating profit grew by 11%. In the six months ended on June 30, 2025, $536 million was returned to shareholders, including $356 million in stock buybacks and $180 million in cash dividends.