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KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

SHANGHAI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that KFC's light-meal concept, KPRO, has surpassed 300 locations in China and is on track to reach 600 locations by year–end, up from just over 200 in 2025.

KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

SHANGHAI, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has continued to be included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (DJBIC World, formerly DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Index (DJBIC Emerging Markets, formerly DJSI Emerging Markets) for the sixth consecutive year. Notably, Yum China is the only consumer services company from mainland China to be included in the DJBIC World Index.

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yum China Included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly DJSI World) for the Sixth Consecutive Year, Retaining Global Industry No. 1

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yum China sets $512 million share buyback for second half of 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:54 -0400

Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced share repurchase agreements totaling approximately $512 million for the second half of 2026, beginning July 1, according to a company statement.

The agreements include approximately $384 million under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act in the U.S. and approximately HK$1 billion for a program in Hong Kong. These agreements supplement existing share repurchase agreements for the first half of 2026.

The restaurant operator said it remains on track to return $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2026, comprising approximately $400 million in dividends and $1.1 billion in share repurchases through systematic and discretionary buybacks.

"Our target

Yum China sets $512 million share buyback for second half of 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:54 -0400

Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced share repurchase agreements totaling approximately $512 million for the second half of 2026, beginning July 1, according to a company statement.

"Our target

Yum China sets $512 million share buyback for second half of 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:54 -0400

Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced share repurchase agreements totaling approximately $512 million for the second half of 2026, beginning July 1, according to a company statement.

"Our target

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$512 million for the second half of 2026, commencing on July 1, 2026.

The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$384 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$1 billion for a similar program in Hong Kong. These agreements are in addition to the share repurchase agreements for the first half of 2026.

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:38:00 -0400

Yum China Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Delivered 10% Revenue Growth and 12% Operating Profit Growth with Record Quarterly Net New Store Openings
OP Margin Expanded Year Over Year for the Eighth Consecutive Quarter
Diluted EPS Up 13%, or 11% Excluding Mark-to-Market and F/X Impact
On Track to Return $1.5 Billion to Shareholders in 2026, Around 9% of Current Market Capitalization

SHANGHAI, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter Highlights

Yum China Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

First Quarter Highlights

Yum China Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

First Quarter Highlights

Yum China Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

First Quarter Highlights