Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - On May 2, 37 Hong Kong-listed companies conducted share buybacks, totaling 23.26 million shares and an aggregate amount of HKD 179 million [1]. Group 1: Buyback Details - The company with the highest buyback amount on May 2 was Green Bamboo Bio-B, which repurchased 1.76 million shares for HKD 39.71 million, with a maximum price of HKD 23.00 and a minimum price of HKD 21.95 [1][2]. - China Hongqiao repurchased 2.79 million shares for HKD 39.39 million, with a maximum price of HKD 14.20 and a minimum price of HKD 14.02, bringing its total buyback amount for the year to HKD 20.74 billion [1][2]. - Swire Pacific A repurchased 0.33 million shares for HKD 22.59 million, with a maximum price of HKD 68.95 and a minimum price of HKD 66.95, totaling HKD 15.26 billion for the year [1][2]. Group 2: Notable Buybacks - AIA Group conducted multiple buybacks throughout the year, with a total buyback amount of HKD 7.69 billion, including a buyback of HKD 16.07 million on May 2 [2]. - The company with the highest number of shares repurchased on May 2 was Ying Group, which bought back 7 million shares [1][2]. - Other notable companies in terms of buyback volume included China Hongqiao and Four Seasons Pharmaceutical, with repurchases of 2.79 million shares and 2.68 million shares, respectively [1][2].

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 百勝中國控股有限公司("本公司") 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | | 09987 | 說明 | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | 事件 | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變動 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Yum China (9987.HK) [1] Core Insights - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of $2.981 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1% (or 2% excluding foreign currency translation effects) [6] - Adjusted net profit reached $292 million, up 2% year-on-year (or 3% excluding foreign currency translation effects) [6] - Core operating profit margin improved to 13.4%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [6] - Same-store sales remained flat year-on-year, with a continued increase in transaction volume but a decrease in average ticket price [6] - The company opened a net of 247 new stores in Q1 2025, with a total of 16,642 restaurants at the end of the quarter [7] - The restaurant profit margin improved to 18.6%, up 1.0 percentage points year-on-year, benefiting from lower food and packaging costs [8] Revenue Performance - Revenue for 2025 is projected to grow at a rate of 4.6% to $11.821 billion, with net profit expected to reach $957 million [12] - The company plans to add 1,600 to 1,800 new stores in 2025, with a target of over 20,000 stores by 2026 [7] Financial Forecasts - The report forecasts EPS of $2.56, $2.77, and $2.96 for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [10] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 17x, 16x, and 15x for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [10]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 百勝中國控股有限公司("本公司") 呈交日期： 2025年5月2日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | | 是 | | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 09987 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | 事件 | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Yum China [4] Core Views - In Q1 2025, same-store sales remained flat year-on-year, which is an improvement compared to the declining trend in the previous four quarters. This performance aligns with market expectations [4] - The restaurant profit margin expanded by 100 basis points year-on-year, and the operating profit margin increased by 80 basis points, slightly exceeding market expectations and management's guidance for the year [4] - The management attributes the company's ability to achieve stable performance in a complex consumer environment to strong management capabilities and flexible market responsiveness, allowing for quick operational adjustments [4] - The management has maintained its full-year guidance for 2025, expecting a low single-digit year-on-year growth in system-wide revenue and stable or slightly improved core operating profit margin [4] Financial Summary - For 2025, the projected revenue is 11,720 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.7% [9] - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is 924 million RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 1.4% [9] - The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for Hong Kong shares is projected at 18.9x for 2025, while for US shares, it is 19.1x [9] - The expected return on equity (ROE) for 2025 is 17.0% [9] Brand Performance - KFC's restaurant profit margin remained stable year-on-year, while Pizza Hut's restaurant profit margin showed slight improvement [4] - Pizza Hut's average ticket price decreased by 14% year-on-year in Q1 2025, but same-store traffic increased significantly by 17%, marking the fastest growth since Q3 2023 [4] - Kcoffee, which reached 1,000 stores by the end of Q1 2025, continues to grow strongly, with sales and cup volume increasing by 20% year-on-year [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a price increase of over 15% in the next 6-12 months [5][13]. Core Insights - The company's Q1 performance met expectations with revenue of $2.981 billion, a slight increase of 0.8% year-on-year, and a core operating profit of $405 million, which adjusted for currency effects, rose by 8% [2][5]. - Profitability continues to improve, with the overall restaurant profit margin at 18.6%, up by 1.0 percentage points, driven by higher gross margins and a decrease in the proportion of rental and operational costs [3]. - The company is expanding its new store formats, with KFC's same-store sales decline narrowing and a significant increase in order volume, while Pizza Hut is seeing a notable rise in single-store sales [4]. Financial Performance Summary - Q1 system sales for KFC increased by 3%, with same-store sales growth stabilizing and a 4% increase in order volume. The restaurant profit margin for KFC was 19.8%, benefiting from lower raw material costs and operational efficiencies [3]. - Pizza Hut's system sales also rose by 3%, with a 17% increase in order volume, although average transaction value decreased. The restaurant profit margin improved to 14.4% [4]. - The company forecasts a steady improvement in same-store sales growth driven by new product marketing and operational efficiency, with projected net profits of $940 million, $1.001 billion, and $1.051 billion for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively [5][10]. Valuation Metrics - The report projects a PE ratio of 17.2, 16.2, and 15.4 for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively, indicating a strong valuation outlook [5][10]. - The company is expected to return a total of $3 billion to shareholders over 2025E and 2026E, highlighting its strong dividend attributes [5].

Core Viewpoint - Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported disappointing first-quarter 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues falling short of expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter, leading to a 7.2% decline in share price due to weaker-than-expected performance and cautious consumer spending [1][2]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 77 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 78 cents by 1.3%, but reflecting an 8.5% year-over-year increase [2]. - Total revenues reached $2,981 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $3,111 million, although this represented a 1% year-over-year increase; excluding foreign currency translation, revenues increased by 2% [2]. - Same-store sales matched the previous year's level, with same-store transactions growing by 6% year-over-year [3]. Operating Highlights - Total costs and expenses were $2.58 billion, remaining flat year-over-year, while the expected figure was $2.71 billion [4]. - The restaurant margin improved to 18.6%, up 100 basis points year-over-year, exceeding the estimated margin of 17.8% [4]. - Adjusted operating profit was $399 million, compared to $374 million in the prior year, slightly below the estimate of $403.1 million [4]. - Adjusted net income was $292 million, up from $287 million year-over-year, but below the estimate of $296 million [5]. Balance Sheet and Shareholder Returns - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $825 million, up from $723 million at the end of 2024; net inventories decreased to $329 million from $405 million [6]. - The company plans to return a total of $3 billion to shareholders between 2025 and 2026, building on the $1.5 billion returned in 2024 [6]. - In Q1 2025, Yum China returned $262 million to shareholders, including $172 million in share repurchases and $90 million in cash dividends, with approximately $1.1 billion remaining for future repurchases [7]. Unit Development and Sales Contribution - Yum China opened 247 net new stores in the first quarter, bringing the total restaurant count to 16,642 [8]. - Delivery services contributed approximately 42% to KFC and Pizza Hut's company sales, while digital orders accounted for about 93% of total company sales [9]. - The company anticipates that the proportion of net new franchised stores will increase, targeting 40-50% for KFC and 20-30% for Pizza Hut in the coming years [9]. 2025 Outlook - Yum China expects to open between 1,600 and 1,800 net new stores in 2025, with capital expenditures projected to be between $700 million and $800 million [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a price increase of over 15% in the next 6-12 months [5]. Core Insights - The company's Q1 performance met expectations with revenue of $2.981 billion, a slight increase of 0.8% year-on-year. System sales rose by 2%, and core operating profit reached $405 million, reflecting an 8% increase after excluding currency effects [2]. - Profitability continues to improve, with the overall restaurant profit margin at 18.6%, up by 1.0 percentage points, driven by higher gross margins and a decrease in the proportion of property rents and other operating costs [3]. - The company is making progress with new store formats, including the successful expansion of KFC and Pizza Hut, with KFC's same-store sales decline narrowing and significant increases in order volume for Pizza Hut [4]. Financial Performance Summary - For Q1, KFC's system sales increased by 3%, with a same-store sales growth rate holding steady. The restaurant profit margin improved to 19.8%, benefiting from lower raw material costs and operational efficiencies [3]. - Pizza Hut also saw a 3% increase in system sales, with a notable 17% rise in order volume. The restaurant profit margin improved to 14.4%, despite a decline in average customer spending [4]. - The company forecasts a steady improvement in same-store sales growth driven by new product marketing, price increases at KFC, and enhanced value propositions at Pizza Hut [5]. Financial Projections - The company projects net profits for 2025 to be $940 million, with a growth rate of 3.2%, and anticipates a combined shareholder return of $3 billion over 2025-2026, highlighting a strong dividend yield [5]. - Key financial metrics include projected revenue growth rates of 2.82% for 2025 and 3.83% for 2026, with a consistent increase in diluted earnings per share [10].

Group 1 - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index experienced a preliminary decline of 0.8% [1] - Notable Chinese concept stocks included Tencent ADR rising by 4.8%, Xiaomi ADR increasing by 1.2%, and Li Auto rising by 1.2% [1] - Other stocks such as Netease and Alibaba saw modest gains of up to 0.5%, while Xpeng fell by 0.2%, JD.com dropped by 0.8%, Baidu decreased by 1.8%, NIO declined by 4.3%, Pony.ai fell by 5.2%, and Yum China dropped by 7.3% [1]

Core Insights - Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported a record revenue of $3 billion for Q1 2025, with a 2% year-over-year growth after adjusting for currency fluctuations, and an 8% increase in core operating profit [1] - Same-store sales returned to last year's levels for the first time since Q1 2024, with a continuous increase in same-store transaction volume for nine consecutive quarters, indicating robust consumer momentum [1] - The total number of stores reached 16,642, with over 540 million members for KFC and Pizza Hut, marking a 12% year-over-year growth [1] Brand Performance - KFC maintained a steady performance with a 4% year-over-year increase in same-store transaction volume, benefiting from reduced delivery costs and an expanded price range [1] - Pizza Hut experienced a significant 17% year-over-year increase in same-store transaction volume, driven by growth in delivery services and popular promotions [1][2] Innovation and Expansion - Yum China views innovation as a core driver, with KFC's new coffee business, Kenuo Coffee, rapidly gaining traction and expected to exceed 1,500 stores by the end of 2025 [4][6] - The WOW store model for Pizza Hut focuses on simplified menus and high cost-performance, appealing to younger consumers and single diners, with plans for further expansion into lower-tier markets [4][6] Future Outlook - The company plans to add 1,600 to 1,800 new stores in 2025 and aims to return $3 billion to shareholders between 2025 and 2026, building on the $1.5 billion returned in 2024 [7]