Yum China (YUMC) Q2 Profit Jumps 14%
Yum China (NYSE:YUMC), the company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, and other fast-food brands in China, reported its Q2 FY2025 earnings on August 5, 2025. The biggest news: GAAP earnings per share landed at $0.58, slightly higher than the $0.57 analysts had expected, while GAAP revenue came in at $2,787 million, just below consensus. Despite this modest revenue shortfall, the company posted a record operating profit margin of 10.9% (GAAP) and saw a return to positive same-store sales growth. The period showed strong operational execution and cost control, driving improved profitability even as top-line growth continues at a measured pace.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Yum China operates well-known restaurant chains, primarily KFC (fried chicken, burgers, coffee, and beverages) and Pizza Hut (pizza, pasta, and Western-style dining), along with smaller brands. With nearly 17,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2025, Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China by unit count. The company’s business depends on fast, broad service and appeals to a wide customer base in both urban and lower-tier cities.
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