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Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC), operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, and other leading restaurant brands in China, provides investors and stakeholders with timely updates through this centralized news hub. This page aggregates official press releases, financial announcements, and strategic developments from one of China's largest restaurant networks.
Key resources include quarterly earnings disclosures, partnership announcements, menu innovations, and supply chain advancements. Users gain insights into the company's tech-enabled operations across 1,400+ cities and its balance of company-owned/franchised locations. The curated collection serves investors analyzing market position and consumers tracking brand expansions.
Regular updates cover operational milestones, digital initiatives like AI-driven logistics, and brand-specific developments across KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell China, and emerging concepts. Content is vetted for accuracy to support informed decision-making without speculative commentary.
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported a fourth-quarter operating profit of $41 million and a full-year profit of $629 million, demonstrating business resilience amidst COVID challenges. In 2022, the company opened 1,159 net new stores, bringing total locations to 12,947. Q4 revenues decreased 9% year-over-year to $2.09 billion, with same-store sales declining 4%. Despite pandemic-related disruptions, adjustments led to a 152% increase in adjusted operating profit. For 2023, Yum China aims to open 1,100 to 1,300 new stores. Share repurchases totaled $52 million in Q4, with a dividend increase to $0.13 per share.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) announced that its board will consider declaring a quarterly dividend on February 8, 2023, in accordance with HKEX rules. As of now, no resolution for the dividend has been adopted, leaving its declaration uncertain. The company has reported having 12,409 restaurants across over 1,700 cities as of September 2022. Yum China ranked 359th on the Fortune 500 list in 2022 and has been recognized in several sustainability indices.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced the establishment of a RMB 10 million Employee Mutual Aid Fund to provide financial assistance to employees facing emergencies or critical illnesses. This initiative enhances the Company's employee care program, reflecting its commitment to worker welfare amidst challenges from COVID-19. The fund is a continuation of Yum China’s efforts, which also include the Family Care Fund and enhanced medical insurance for employees. Recognition for its employee care includes awards like the 2022 China Best ESG Employers Award.
Yum China Holdings has launched Asian Games-themed KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Hangzhou, promoting the 19th Asian Games set for 2023. The restaurants feature unique designs and interactive experiences, aiming to enhance public engagement with the Games. Yum China has appointed 28 'Asian Games Ambassadors' from its workforce to support catering at the event. The company has been involved in preceding Asian Games events since July 2021, serving over 10,000 customers, demonstrating its expertise in event catering.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) will announce its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results on February 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 7:00 p.m. ET, accessible via a live webcast. The earnings release and accompanying materials will be available on its Investor Relations website. As of September 2022, Yum China operated 12,409 restaurants across over 1,700 cities. The company is a licensee of Yum! Brands, operating KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in mainland China, and recently ranked 359th on the Fortune 500 list.
Yum China reported a 5% increase in total revenues for Q3 2022, reaching $2.68 billion, and a substantial 77% growth in operating profit to $316 million. Despite ongoing COVID-related challenges, system sales matched the national average, with notable performances from KFC and Pizza Hut. The company opened 239 new stores in Q3, totaling 12,409 locations. Although same-store sales remained flat year-over-year, profits were buoyed by effective cost management strategies.
Looking forward, Yum China maintains its plan to open 1,000 to 1,200 new stores in 2022.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) has transitioned from a secondary to a primary listing status on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to elevate its global market profile. This shift allows for enhanced accessibility to mainland Chinese investors through the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs. CEO Joey Wat expressed optimism that the new listing will broaden the shareholder base and increase liquidity, while the company plans to announce its Q3 2022 financial results on November 1, 2022.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced a board meeting scheduled for November 2, 2022, to consider declaring a quarterly dividend. The outcome will be disclosed promptly if decided. As of now, no resolution regarding the dividend has been adopted, and there's no assurance it will be declared. The company operates over 12,170 restaurants across China, holding exclusive rights to KFC and Pizza Hut, among others. It was also recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and ranked #359 on the Fortune 500 list in 2022.
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