Mar 31, 2023

Yum China Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Yum China achieved record first-quarter performance with revenue growth and significant operating profit increase.

Key Takeaways

Yum China reported a strong first quarter in 2023, with total revenues reaching $2.92 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year. Operating profit increased by 118% to $416 million, driven by sales leveraging and margin expansion. The company opened 233 net new stores, bringing the total store count to 13,180.

Total revenues increased 9% year over year to $2.92 billion.

Total system sales increased 17% year over year.

Same-store sales increased 8% year over year.

Operating Profit increased 118% year over year to $416 million.

Total Revenue
$2.92B
Previous year: $2.67B
+9.3%
EPS
$0.69
Previous year: $0.24
+187.5%
Restaurant Margin
20.3%
Previous year: 13.8%
+47.1%
Gross Profit
$607M
Previous year: $386M
+57.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.05B
+6.1%
Free Cash Flow
$328M
Previous year: -$34M
-1064.7%
Total Assets
$12B
Previous year: $12.6B
-5.3%

Yum China

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Yum China Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company's fiscal year 2023 targets remain unchanged.

Positive Outlook

  • To open approximately 1,100 to 1,300 net new stores.
  • To make capital expenditures in the range of approximately $700 million to $900 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income