Yum! Brands, Yum China Report Mixed Q2 Results

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, reported mixed Q2 2025 results, narrowly missing EPS estimates at $1.44 but surpassing revenue expectations with $1.93 billion, a 10% year-over-year increase. Global same-store sales rose 2%, with Taco Bell and KFC posting gains and Pizza Hut declining slightly. Yum China, which operates over 17,000 restaurants in China, beat earnings expectations with $0.58 per share and achieved a 4% revenue increase to $2.79 billion, driven by strong digital sales and the addition of 336 net new stores. Both companies continue to focus on digitalization, operational efficiency, and geographic expansion despite modest challenges in their primary markets. Yum China appointed Alibaba veteran David Wei to its board to further enhance innovation and efficiency. International growth and digital strategies remain pivotal for both Yum! Brands and Yum China.