YUM CHINA-Compared to Estimates, Yum China (YUMC) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Yum China Holdings reported $2.6 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a year-over-year increase of 4.1% and an EPS of$ 0.30 compared to $0.25 a year ago, with a slight revenue miss against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 2.64 billion [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of +3.45%, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $0.29 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total number of restaurants reached 16,395, surpassing the average estimate of 16,354 [4] - Company sales revenue was$ 2.43 billion, below the average estimate of $2.47 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +3.9% [4] - Revenues from transactions with franchisees amounted to$ 101 million, slightly below the average estimate of $103.57 million, with a year-over-year increase of +12.2% [4] - Franchise fees and income were reported at$ 22 million, compared to the average estimate of $23.47 million, showing a year-over-year change of +10% [4] Segment Performance - Pizza Hut generated revenues of$ 510 million, below the average estimate of $519.81 million, with a year-over-year change of +2.8% [4] - KFC reported revenues of$ 1.95 billion, compared to the average estimate of $1.98 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +4.4% [4] - Other revenues from Pizza Hut were$ 7 million, exceeding the average estimate of $5.99 million, but showing a year-over-year decline of -12.5% [4] Stock Performance - Yum China's shares returned +4.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]