Shanghai – November 03, 2026 -- Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) grew third-quarter operating profit 13% year over year to $451 million on revenue up 8% to $3.5 billion, and raised its 2026 net new store target to more than 2,400. Revenue growth was 2% excluding foreign currency translation. Diluted EPS rose 20% to $0.91, or 12% excluding F/X and 8% when mark-to-market equity investment effects are also stripped out.