Based on its calculated data, UBS issued a research report expecting YUM CHINA (09987.HK) +4.600 (+1.380%) Short selling $66.07M; Ratio 31.875% to have 30,000 stores by 2030, with the proportion of franchise stores doubling the 2025 level to about 30%.UBS predicted the Group's 2025-2030 CAGR for revenue/ recurring net profit to be 8%/ 9% each, higher than the 5% during 2019-2024, supported by store expansion and customer traffic growth thanks to its coffee brand KCOFFEE. Related NewsMacquarie Eyes CN Stocks' Earnings Stability in 2H25 & 3 Major Themes, Favoring HAIDILAO, CHOW TAI FOOK Benefiting from Domestic DemandThe broker believed that the Group's flexible store format, such as KFC Mini and Pizza Hut WoW, could lower the capital threshold for franchising and accelerate penetration in lower-tier cities. Therefore, UBS lifted its target price for Yum China (YUMC.US) 's US stock from US$57.26 to US$59, with rating reiterated at Buy.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-06-20 16:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)