Core Insights - The company reported total revenue of $3 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1% (2% excluding foreign currency effects) [1] - Adjusted net profit reached $292 million, reflecting a 2% year-on-year growth (3% excluding foreign currency effects) [1] Store Expansion - The company added a net of 247 new stores in Q1 2025, with franchises accounting for 25% of the new openings [1] - By brand, KFC added 295 new stores (41% franchise), while Pizza Hut added 45 new stores (33% franchise) [1] - The total number of stores reached 16,642, with KFC at 11,943 and Pizza Hut at 3,769 [1] - The new brand, KFC Coffee, achieved a milestone of 1,000 stores, with potential for further expansion leveraging KFC's resources and membership system [1] Sales Performance - System sales increased by 2% year-on-year, primarily driven by a 4% contribution from net new stores [2] - Same-store sales remained flat, with KFC's same-store sales holding steady and Pizza Hut's same-store sales also unchanged [2] - KFC's same-store transaction volume grew by 4%, while average ticket price declined by 4% due to a broader price range [2] - Pizza Hut saw a 17% increase in same-store transaction volume, with a 14% decline in average ticket price, attributed to more cost-effective product offerings [2] Profitability - The cost structure improved, with raw material costs decreasing, leading to an increase in operating profit margins [3] - KFC's restaurant-level profit margin rose by 0.5 percentage points to 19.8%, driven by lower raw material prices and operational efficiencies [3] - Pizza Hut's restaurant-level profit margin increased by 1.9 percentage points to 14.4%, also benefiting from reduced raw material costs and automation [3] - Overall, the company's core operating profit margin grew by 0.8 percentage points to 13.4% [3] Future Outlook - The company is expected to add 1,600 to 1,800 new stores in 2025, maintaining a high opening pace [4] - Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are $989 million, $1.06 billion, and $1.127 billion, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 17, 16, and 15 [4]
百胜中国(9987.HK)：门店稳健增长 主品牌盈利能力提升