Jun 30, 2021

Yum China Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Yum China's results improved, driven by new store openings, same-store sales growth, lower commodity prices and productivity improvements.

Key Takeaways

Yum China reported a strong second quarter with total revenues increasing by 29% year over year to $2.45 billion. System sales grew by 14%, and same-store sales were up by 5% in constant currency. The company opened 404 new stores, reaching a total of 11,023 stores.

Total revenues increased 29% year over year to $2.45 billion.

Total system sales increased 14% year over year, with increases of 14% at KFC and 16% at Pizza Hut, excluding F/X.

Same-store sales increased 5% year over year, with increases of 4% at KFC and 11% at Pizza Hut, excluding F/X.

Operating Profit increased 83% year over year to $233 million.

Total Revenue
$2.45B
Previous year: $1.9B
+28.9%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.35
+20.0%
Restaurant Margin
15.8%
Previous year: 13.7%
+15.3%
Gross Profit
$386M
Previous year: $265M
+45.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.21B
Previous year: $674M
+79.4%
Free Cash Flow
$304M
Previous year: $294M
+3.4%
Total Assets
$11.3B
Previous year: $6.96B
+62.3%

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Forward Guidance

Yum China is updating its fiscal year 2021 targets.

Positive Outlook

  • To open approximately 1,300 gross new stores, an increase compared to the original target of 1,000, primarily due to the acceleration of KFC and Pizza Hut store expansion.
  • To make capital expenditures of approximately $700-800 million, an increase compared to the original target of $600 million, as a result of additional new stores and stepped-up investment in infrastructure and digitalization.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income