Dec 31, 2024

Yum China Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Yum China's financial performance showed strong growth in Q4 2024, with operating profit increasing and margins expanding.

Key Takeaways

Yum China reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024, with total revenues increasing by 4% year-over-year to $2.6 billion. Operating profit grew by 36% to $151 million, and diluted EPS increased by 30% to $0.30. The company opened 534 net new stores, reaching a total of 16,395 stores.

Total revenues increased 4% YoY to $2.6 billion.

Operating profit grew 36% YoY to $151 million.

Diluted EPS increased 30% YoY to $0.30.

The Company opened 534 net new stores and reached 16,395 stores as of December 31, 2024.

Total Revenue
$2.6B
Previous year: $2.49B
+4.1%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.25
+20.0%
Restaurant Margin
12.3%
Previous year: 10.7%
+15.0%
Gross Profit
$2.6B
Previous year: $309M
+739.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.84B
Previous year: $2.6B
-29.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$16.9M
Previous year: -$62.4M
-72.9%
Total Assets
$11.1B
Previous year: $12B
-7.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company targets approximately 1,600 to 1,800 net new stores and plans to return $3 billion to shareholders in 2025 through 2026.

Positive Outlook

  • Targets approximately 1,600 to 1,800 net new stores.
  • Plans to return $3 billion to shareholders in 2025 through 2026.
  • Franchise mix of net new stores will gradually increase to 40-50% for KFC.
  • Franchise mix of new stores will gradually increase to 20-30% for Pizza Hut.
  • Capital expenditures in the range of approximately $700 million to $800 million for the 2025 fiscal year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income