Yum China released its financial results report for the second quarter of 2026. Total revenue increased 13% year over year to US$3.1 billion, or 6%, not taking into account the impact of foreign currency conversion. Diluted earnings per share increased 21% year over year to $0.70, or 14% year over year, not taking into account the impact of foreign currency conversions. If the impact of equity investment in terms of market capitalization is further excluded, diluted earnings per share increased 10% year over year. There were 560 net new stores, a record high in the second quarter, an increase of 67% over the same period last year, of which net new affiliate stores accounted for 41%. As of June 30, 2026, the total number of stores reached 19,297, with franchisees accounting for 18%.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
Yum China released its financial results report for the second quarter of 2026. Total revenue increased 13% year over year to US$3.1 billion, or 6%, not taking into account the impact of foreign currency conversion. Diluted earnings per share increased 21% year over year to $0.70, or 14% year over year, not taking into account the impact of foreign currency conversions. If the impact of equity investment in terms of market capitalization is further excluded, diluted earnings per share increased 10% year over year. There were 560 net new stores, a record high in the second quarter, an increase of 67% over the same period last year, of which net new affiliate stores accounted for 41%. As of June 30, 2026, the total number of stores reached 19,297, with franchisees accounting for 18%.