NYSE$YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Yum China's results were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, but the company sustained operating profitability through cost management and support from landlords and government agencies.
Yum China's first quarter 2020 results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, with total revenues declining 24% year-over-year to $1.75 billion and operating profit declining 68% to $97 million. However, the company managed to sustain operating profitability through effective cost management, labor productivity improvement, and one-time relief from landlords and government agencies.
- Total revenues declined 24% year over year to $1.75 billion.
- Total system sales declined 20% year over year.
- Same-store sales declined 15% year over year.
- Operating Profit declined 68% year over year to $97 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Yum China · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.75B
Revenue by segment
Yum China · $1.59B total across 2 segments · Q1 2020
- KFC$1.27B—79.7%
- Pizza Hut$324M—20.3%
Forward guidance
The Company expects the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to have a material and extended adverse impact on its operational and financial results for full year 2020.
Tailwinds
- To open between 800 and 850 new stores (gross), excluding Huang Ji Huang.
- To make capital expenditures between $500 million and $550 million
- The Company pioneered contactless delivery and contactless takeaway in late January to enhance preventative health measures.
- Our digital infrastructure enabled us to stay nimble and communicate quickly with customers and employees online and through mobile technology.
- We were able to inform our members about compelling offers through our APPs, while efficiently adjusting labor hours based on rapidly changing traffic and sales patterns.
Headwinds
- Future operations, as well as the Company’s cash flows and financial position, may be materially and adversely influenced by further developments related to this global outbreak.
- Potential additional announcements and actions from governments and local authorities
- Disruption in our supply chain
- Our inability to provide safety measures to protect our employees
- Global infections continue to rise.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+1.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
71%
32 / 45 earnings
Positive
+15.6%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-16.1%
Q3 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.9% | +1.0% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.8% | +13.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.0% | -0.9% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.2% | -6.8% | -6.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +9.1% | +4.3% | +9.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.3% | +9.4% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +13.0% | +14.0% | +14.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.9% | -3.1% | -12.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +12.4% | +12.2% | +14.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -16.1% | -14.6% | -18.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.0% | -6.3% | -9.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.8% | +0.8% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.7% | +4.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.0% | +20.8% | +32.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.8% | +3.3% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.8% | -3.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | +11.1% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.4% | -1.9% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.9% | +1.0% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.8% | +5.0% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.3% | +2.0% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.4% | -2.5% | +8.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.5% | -0.7% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.7% | +1.0% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.3% | -4.3% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.2% | -4.8% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.2% | -0.6% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.6% | +5.2% | -13.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.6% | +12.9% | +15.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +15.6% | +15.4% | +14.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.2% | -4.6% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -13.5% | -10.7% | -8.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.6% | -9.3% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.3% | +6.6% | +4.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -13.2% | -7.3% | -7.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.9% | +6.1% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.0% | +12.1% | +21.0% | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.7% | +1.8% | +19.8% | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | +1.8% | +19.8% | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.7% | +1.8% | +19.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.7% | +1.8% | +19.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.8% | -7.7% | -9.0% | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.9% | +11.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.9% | +11.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.9% | +11.3% | -2.8% |
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