Yum China Holdings reported third-quarter results with total revenues increasing 8% year-over-year to $3.5 billion and diluted EPS rising 20% to $0.91. The company opened a record 692 net new stores, bringing the total count to nearly 20,000, while operating profit grew 13% to $451 million. Concurrently, the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.29 per share payable on December 22, 2026, and appointed Alexander Dimitrief as an independent director effective November 4, 2026. Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China, operating over 19,000 locations under brands including KFC and Pizza Hut.
