Yum China Holdings Inc
9987.HK
HKD362.80 0.72%
Exchange: HKSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Restaurants
Q1 2025
Published: May 9, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $2.98B up 0.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.77 increased by 8.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 19.2%
  • Net income of 292.00M
  • "N/A" - N/A
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Executive Summary

Yum China reported QQ1 2025 revenue of $2.981 billion, up 0.78% year-over-year and 14.87% quarter-over-quarter. Despite a modest YoY top-line, the company delivered meaningful margin expansion and strong cash generation, underscored by gross margin of 19.19% and operating margin of 13.38%. Net income reached $292 million with EPS of $0.78 (diluted $0.77). Operating cash flow was $452 million, and free cash flow was $315 million, supporting an active capital allocation program that included $173 million in share repurchases and a $90 million dividend. The balance sheet remains solid, with total assets of about $11.0 billion and net debt of approximately $1.55 billion (net debt/EBITDA โ‰ˆ 3.0x). Working capital dynamics are favorable, as evidenced by a negative cash conversion cycle of about -4.9 days, driven by tight receivables, modest inventory, and a sizable payables balance. Management commentary is not available in the provided data; however, the quarter exhibits resilience in a China consumer environment with continued emphasis on efficiency, digital delivery, and store-level optimization. Investors should monitor same-store sales momentum, store openings pipeline, evolving mix between core brands (KFC and Pizza Hut), and continued capital allocation discipline.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
2.98B
QoQ: 14.87% | YoY: 0.78%
Gross Profit
Increasing
572.00M
19.19% margin
QoQ: 60.67% | YoY: 5.34%
Operating Income
Increasing
399.00M
QoQ: 164.24% | YoY: 6.68%
Net Income
Increasing
292.00M
QoQ: 153.91% | YoY: 1.74%
EPS
Increasing
0.78
QoQ: 160.00% | YoY: 8.33%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2025 3,206.00 0.76 +4.4% View
Q2 2025 2,787.00 0.57 +4.0% View
Q1 2025 2,981.00 0.77 +0.8% View
Q4 2024 2,595.00 0.30 +4.1% View
Q3 2024 3,071.00 0.77 +5.4% View