Yum China to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Yum China (NYSE: YUMC) will report unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 before U.S. markets open on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Management will host an earnings call at 7:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong on April 29, 2026, with a live webcast and phone registration. A replay will be available two hours after the call through April 28, 2027. Earnings slides will be posted on the company investor relations website.

News Market Reaction – YUMC

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In the Apr 15 session, YUMC declined 0.18%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement sets the timing and access details for Yum China’s unaudited Q1 2026 results, incl...

Analysis

This announcement sets the timing and access details for Yum China’s unaudited Q1 2026 results, including an earnings call on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Historically, similar earnings-date notices produced modest positive moves of around 2.05%. Investors may focus on how Q1 results compare with strong Q4 2025 performance, prior dividend increases, and ongoing ESG and governance initiatives highlighted in recent filings and reports.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 period end: March 31, 2026 Earnings release date: April 29, 2026 Conference call time (ET): 7:00 a.m. +2 more

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Q1 2026 period end March 31, 2026 Quarter for upcoming unaudited financial results

Earnings release date April 29, 2026 Date results will be reported before U.S. market open

Conference call time (ET) 7:00 a.m. Earnings conference call time in U.S. Eastern Time

Conference call time (Beijing/HK) 7:00 p.m. Earnings conference call time in Beijing/Hong Kong

Webcast replay end date April 28, 2027 Last day the earnings call replay will be accessible

Previous Earnings date Reports

1 past event · Latest: Jan 15 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jan 15	Earnings date announcement	Neutral	+2.0%	Set date and details for Q4 and FY 2025 earnings release and call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Prior earnings date news for YUMC was followed by a modestly positive move of 2.05%, suggesting investors have historically reacted constructively to scheduling updates.

Recent Company History

Recent news shows YUMC combining operational growth and shareholder returns. Q4 2025 results delivered revenues of $2.8B and full-year revenues of $11.8B, with diluted EPS of $2.51 and a 21% dividend increase. ESG progress and a possible quarterly dividend were also highlighted. The current announcement sets the timeline for Q1 2026 results, mirroring the prior February 4, 2026 earnings date communication.

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SHANGHAI, April 15, 2026 /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, 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (after the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 29, 2026).

Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026).

A live webcast of the call may be accessed at  https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/hkitwxns.

To join by phone, please register in advance through the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN.

Pre-registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI1a0396f7d4794eedbe6ef6771b06b43a

A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the event and will remain accessible until April 28, 2027. Earnings release accompanying slides will be available at the Company's Investor Relations website http://ir.yumchina.com.  

About Yum China Holdings, Inc. 

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 18,000 restaurants under six brands across over 2,500 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has also partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.

Investor Relations Contact
Tel: +86 21 2407 7556
E-mail: IR@yumchina.com 

Media Contact
Tel: +86 21 2407 3824
E-mail: Media@yumchina.com 

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SOURCE Yum China Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

When will Yum China (YUMC) release Q1 2026 results?

Yum China will release Q1 2026 results before U.S. markets open on April 29, 2026. According to the company, the results cover the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and will be posted alongside accompanying slides on the investor relations website.

What time is the Yum China (YUMC) earnings call on April 29, 2026?

The earnings call is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026. According to the company, that equals 7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time and will be available via live webcast and phone registration.

How can investors access the Yum China (YUMC) April 29, 2026 webcast?

Investors can access the live webcast via the provided media-server link on April 29, 2026. According to the company, phone participation requires pre-registration to receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN.

Will Yum China (YUMC) provide a replay of the Q1 2026 earnings webcast?

Yes, a replay will be available two hours after the event and remain accessible until April 28, 2027. According to the company, the replay and accompanying slides will be posted on its investor relations website.

Where will Yum China (YUMC) publish the Q1 2026 earnings slides?

Earnings release accompanying slides will be posted on the company's investor relations website after the April 29, 2026 release. According to the company, slides will be accessible alongside the webcast replay and the published results.