China's Yum China Holdings (09987) increases stock buyback: an additional $270 million, total shareholder returns in 2025 expected to reach $1.5 billion.

Jingtou Finance has learned that on September 3, 2025, Yum China Holdings (09987, YUMC.US) announced that the company plans to repurchase approximately $270 million worth of common stock on the public market by the end of 2025, effective today. Based on a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, it is estimated that shareholder returns will reach $1.5 billion in 2025. Qu Cainrong, CEO of Yum China, stated that this move aims to enhance repurchase flexibility and increase shareholder long-term value, demonstrating confidence in the company's growth and cash flow.