Yum China (YUMC) Says KPRO Surpasses 300 Stores in China

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) is one of the 10 Best Asian Stocks with Huge Upside Potential.

On May 22, 2026, Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) announced that KFC’s light-meal concept, KPRO, surpassed 300 locations in China and is on track to reach 600 locations by year-end. Yum China had raised its 2026 expansion target for KPRO in April from 400 locations to 600, focusing on tier-1, tier-2, and select tier-3 cities, particularly in eastern and southern China, where demand for light meals is stronger.

On May 12, 2026, Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) announced share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately $512M for the second half of 2026, beginning July 1. The agreements include approximately $384M under Rule 10b5-1 in the U.S. and approximately HK$1B under a similar program in Hong Kong.

Yum China (YUMC) Says KPRO Surpasses 300 Stores in China

Last month, Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 87c, ahead of the consensus estimate of 85c. Revenue totaled $3.3B, above the consensus estimate of $3.23B. Same-store sales reached 100% of the prior-year level, while same-store transactions grew 2% year-over-year. CEO Joey Wat said Yum China delivered “solid results” in a dynamic environment and cited early signs of improving consumer sentiment, record store openings, system sales growth, operating profit growth, and OP margin expansion.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People’s Republic of China.

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