Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported unaudited second quarter 2026 results showing total revenues increased 13% year over year to $3.1 billion and operating profit grew 14% to $348 million. Diluted earnings per share rose 21% to $0.70, while same-store sales growth improved sequentially to 1%. The company opened a record 560 net new stores, bringing the total count to 19,297. Yum China returned $402 million to shareholders through $301 million in share repurchases and $101 million in cash dividends. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on September 17, 2026, to record holders as of August 27, 2026. The acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China is expected to close in August 2026. Yum China operates a franchised and company-owned restaurant business primarily serving KFC and Pizza Hut brands in China.
