Mar 31, 2021

Yum China Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Yum China experienced substantial growth driven by sales and operating profit increases.

Key Takeaways

Yum China reported a strong first quarter with total revenues increasing by 46% year-over-year to $2.56 billion and operating profit increasing by 250% to $342 million. The company opened 315 new stores, reaching a total of 10,725 stores. Same-store sales increased by 10%, with KFC up by 5% and Pizza Hut up by 38%.

Total revenues increased 46% year over year to $2.56 billion.

Total system sales increased 34% year over year, with increases of 24% at KFC and 57% at Pizza Hut, excluding F/X.

Same-store sales increased 10% year over year, with increases of 5% at KFC and 38% at Pizza Hut, excluding F/X.

Operating Profit increased 250% year over year to $342 million.

Total Revenue
$2.56B
Previous year: $1.75B
+45.8%
EPS
$0.54
Previous year: $0.16
+237.5%
Restaurant Margin
18.7%
Previous year: 10.7%
+74.8%
Gross Profit
$475M
Previous year: $198M
+139.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.08B
Previous year: $1.05B
+3.4%
Free Cash Flow
$166M
Previous year: -$27M
-714.8%
Total Assets
$10.8B
Previous year: $6.58B
+64.8%

Yum China

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Yum China Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company’s fiscal year 2021 targets remain unchanged.

Positive Outlook

  • To open approximately 1,000 new stores (gross).
  • To make capital expenditures of approximately $600 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income