Dec 31, 2021

Yum China Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Yum China's financial performance was impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks, yet the company remained profitable and achieved revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

Yum China's fourth-quarter results were influenced by widespread COVID-19 outbreaks, leading to stringent public health measures. Despite these challenges, the company achieved a 1% increase in total revenues, reaching $2.29 billion. However, same-store sales declined by 11%.

Total revenues increased 1% year over year to $2.29 billion.

Same-store sales decreased 11% year over year.

Operating Profit increased to $633 million, primarily due to a non-cash gain.

Opened 563 gross new stores, or 373 net new stores.

Total Revenue
$2.29B
Previous year: $2.26B
+1.4%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: $0.35
-91.4%
Restaurant Margin
7.5%
Previous year: 15.1%
-50.3%
Gross Profit
$206M
Previous year: $361M
-42.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.14B
Previous year: $1.16B
-1.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$150M
Previous year: $80M
-287.5%
Total Assets
$13.2B
Previous year: $10.9B
+21.6%

Yum China

Yum China

Yum China Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company currently expects approximately 1,000 to 1,200 net new stores and capital expenditures in the range of $800 million to $1 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Approximately 1,000 to 1,200 net new stores.
  • Stepping up investments in supply chain.
  • Stepping up investments in infrastructure.
  • Stepping up investments in digital.
  • Capital expenditures in the range of $800 million to $1 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant uncertainties from the COVID-19 situation.
  • Headwinds from the external environment.
  • Challenging and volatile business and operating environment given the uncertainties of COVID-19.
  • Weak macro environment.
  • Softening consumer sentiment and inflation headwinds.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income