Yum China — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Yum China Holdings reported third-quarter 2026 results with total revenues increasing 8% year-over-year to $3.5 billion and operating profit rising 13% to $451 million. The company achieved its 15th consecutive quarter of same-store transaction growth, driven by a 3% increase in transactions, while opening a record 692 net new stores to reach a total count of 19,989. Diluted earnings per share grew 20% to $0.91, and the company returned $362 million to shareholders during the quarter through share repurchases and dividends. Looking ahead, Yum China raised its full-year 2026 target to over 2,400 net new store openings and remains on track to return $1.5 billion to shareholders for the year.