Yum China Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Yum China reported a 1% increase in total revenues to $2.96 billion, with a 6% system sales growth excluding F/X. The company achieved a diluted EPS of $0.71, up 4% YoY, and opened a record 378 net new stores, surpassing 15,000 total stores. A record $745 million was returned to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends.
Total system sales grew 6% year over year excluding foreign currency translation, primarily attributable to 8% net new unit contribution.
Total store count reached 15,022 as of March 31, 2024, with a record 378 net new stores opened in the quarter.
Total revenues increased 1% year over year to $2.96 billion, or 7% increase YoY excluding F/X.
Yum China returned approximately $745 million to shareholders in the first quarter, the highest quarterly return in the Company's history.
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Forward Guidance
The Company’s targets for 2024 fiscal year remain unchanged from the prior period's disclosures.
Positive Outlook
- Open approximately 1,500 to 1,700 net new stores.
- Make capital expenditures in the range of approximately $700 million to $850 million.
- Return a Company record-setting $1.5 billion to shareholders through quarterly cash dividends and share repurchases.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income