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Yum China (YUMC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

SHANGHAI , April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (after the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 30, 2025). Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m.

SHANGHAI , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. This report outlines the achievements and ongoing progress towards Yum China's sustainability goals in three focus areas: People, Environment and Food.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. shows resilience with solid topline growth and a strong Balance Sheet amid macroeconomic challenges, supported by China's fiscal stimulus. The company's Q4 revenue increased by 4.1% YoY to $2.5B, driven by KFC and Pizza Hut, despite seasonality affecting quarterly performance. YUMC's high-quality business model, digital adaptation, and membership sales strategy enhance customer retention and operational efficiency, leading to improved margins and stable cash returns.

YUMC doubles down on digitization, leveraging technology and Gen-AI to enhance customer experience and drive growth. Yet, an uncertain macro environment ails.

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Yum China Holdings' 4Q24 results show strong execution, expanding store footprint, cost optimization, and improved margins, reinforcing my buy rating. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, YUMC's value strategy boosts traffic and same-store sales growth, with notable profit margin expansion. YUMC's digital strategy and new store formats, like KCOFFEE and Pizza Hut WOW, drive significant growth and customer engagement.

YUMC's fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from increased same-store transactions.