Morgan Stanley issued a research report stating that YUM CHINA (09987.HK) +1.800 (+0.475%) Short selling $101.79M; Ratio 26.032% 's same-store sales growth was flat in 1Q, slightly below the banks and the markets forecasts, mainly due to the later timing of the Lunar New Year this year and additional holidays in April. If the performance of March and April is combined, results were in line with company expectations. Excluding foreign exchange impact, total system sales rose 4%, while total revenue increased 10% YoY (up 4% excluding forex impact), meeting expectations.During the period, YUM CHINAs adjusted operating profit for 1Q reached USD447 million, higher than the banks estimate of USD442 million and the market consensus of USD432 million. Diluted EPS was USD0.87, up 13% YoY, beating both the banks and the markets expectations.Related News YUM CHINA (09987.HK) 1Q Operating Profit Up 12% YoY; Declares Quarterly Dividend of USD0.29The bank assigned an Overweight rating to Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC.US) with a TP of USD60. (sl/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-30 16:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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