Yum China Holdings First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Revenues Disappoint
Revenue: US$2.98b (flat on 1Q 2024).
Net income: US$292.0m (up 1.7% from 1Q 2024).
Profit margin: 9.8% (in line with 1Q 2024).
EPS: US$0.78 (up from US$0.72 in 1Q 2024).
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All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Revenue missed analyst estimates by 4.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) was mostly in line with analyst estimates.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the US.
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The company's shares are down 6.6% from a week ago.
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