Investment Rating - The investment rating for Yum China (09987.HK) is "Outperform the Market" [5][22]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of $3.206 billion in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Operating profit rose by 7.8% to $400 million, driven by improved restaurant operational efficiency. However, net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.1% to $282 million due to pre-tax investment losses of approximately $10 million [1][8]. - Same-store sales showed resilience with a 1% increase overall, while KFC and Pizza Hut reported increases of 2% and 1%, respectively. KFC's transaction volume increased by 3%, while Pizza Hut's transaction volume grew by 17% despite a decline in average ticket price [2][12]. - The company opened 536 new stores in Q3 2025, maintaining its annual target of 1,600 to 1,800 new stores. The total number of stores reached 17,514, with a growing proportion of franchise stores [3][14]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2025, the company forecasts net profit of $927 million, with earnings per share (EPS) projected at $2.62. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is estimated to be 17.1x [4][21]. - The operating margin for Q3 2025 was 16.0% for KFC and 8.9% for Pizza Hut, reflecting a slight improvement year-on-year [1][8]. - The company plans to return approximately $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2025, with ongoing stock buybacks and dividends [21][22]. Operational Efficiency - The company has seen continuous improvement in operational efficiency, with employee benefits accounting for 26.2% of costs, while food costs decreased to 31.3% [3][18]. - The membership program has grown to 575 million members, with member sales accounting for 57% of total sales [14][21]. Future Outlook - The company is focusing on innovation with the expansion of its coffee brand and the introduction of new store formats, such as K pro, which has already reached 100 locations [21]. - The outlook for same-store sales remains positive, driven by ongoing product innovation and expansion plans [21][22].