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<ul><li>During the 2023 YUMC Investor Day in Xian (last time was in Shanghai in 2019), its management raised the FY23E target and gave a time frame for its mid-term target of 20,000 stores in China (by FY26E).</li><li>We believe such acceleration in growth during FY24E-26E is based on YUMC’s years of refinement in unit economics and a confident answer to the speeding up in industry consolidation.</li><li>Hence, we maintain BUY and lift TP to US$ 78.66, based on 27x FY24E P/E (unchanged).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

During the 2023 YUMC Investor Day in Xian (last time was in Shanghai in 2019), its management raised the FY23E target and gave a time frame for its mid-term target of 20,000 stores in China (by FY26E).We believe such acceleration in growth during FY24E-26E is based on YUMC’s years of refinement in unit economics and a confident answer to the speeding up in industry consolidation.Hence, we maintain BUY and lift TP to US$ 78.66, based on 27x FY24E P/E (unchanged).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yum China (YUMC US) – Key Takeaways from YUMC 2023 Investor Day

<ul><li>2Q23 result was resilient, and both SSSG and margins are strong.</li><li>YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion will remain strong and perhaps surprise the market.</li><li>Hence, we maintain BUY and fine-tuned TP to US$ 74.47, based on 27x FY24E P/E (unchanged).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

2Q23 result was resilient, and both SSSG and margins are strong.YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion will remain strong and perhaps surprise the market.Hence, we maintain BUY and fine-tuned TP to US$ 74.47, based on 27x FY24E P/E (unchanged).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yum China (YUMC US) – Likely to Be Resilient and Outperform in 2H23E

<ul><li>1Q23 result was tremendous, and both sales recovery and margins are better than expected.</li><li>After one and a half year, YUMC recorded its first +ve SSSG, as turnaround is finally here, we upgrade it to BUY and raise TP to US$ 76.82, based on 35x FY23E P/E (up from 33x).</li><li>YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion can continue to surprise the market.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

1Q23 result was tremendous, and both sales recovery and margins are better than expected.After one and a half year, YUMC recorded its first +ve SSSG, as turnaround is finally here, we upgrade it to BUY and raise TP to US$ 76.82, based on 35x FY23E P/E (up from 33x).YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion can continue to surprise the market.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yum China (YUMC US) – Confidence increases after upbeat 1Q23 result

<ul><li>We do concur with management’s cautious view for 1Q24E (targeting a flattish core OP).</li><li>However, we think the trend is constructive and HSD sales and OP growth is still achievable in FY24E. </li><li>Pair trade is also recommended.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We do concur with management’s cautious view for 1Q24E (targeting a flattish core OP).However, we think the trend is constructive and HSD sales and OP growth is still achievable in FY24E. Pair trade is also recommended.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yum China (9987 HK) – Impressive Cash Return but a Prudent 1Q24E

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Numbers for catering sector did rebound strongly YoY, but since SSS/ table turnover recovery rate were not as good as expected, de-rating was massive in 1H23E.</li><li>After a disappointing 2Q23 plus worrying macro outlook, we downgrade the sector to MARKET-PERFORM as we see more downside in earnings.</li><li>However, as valuation turned more attractive, we can start to accumulate industry leaders. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Numbers for catering sector did rebound strongly YoY, but since SSS/ table turnover recovery rate were not as good as expected, de-rating was massive in 1H23E.After a disappointing 2Q23 plus worrying macro outlook, we downgrade the sector to MARKET-PERFORM as we see more downside in earnings.However, as valuation turned more attractive, we can start to accumulate industry leaders. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Catering Sector – Staying cautious after a disappointing 2Q23E

China

Yum China Holdings, Inc. operates chain restaurants. The Company offers pizza, entrees, pasta, rice dishes, appetizers, soups, vegetables, beverages, and desserts. Yum China Holding conducts its business worldwide.

Yum China Holdings (YUMC US)

Yum China (YUMC US) – Key Takeaways from YUMC 2023 Investor Day

During the 2023 YUMC Investor Day in Xian (last time was in Shanghai in 2019), its management raised the FY23E target and gave a time frame for its...

CMB International

Yum China (YUMC US) – Likely to Be Resilient and Outperform in 2H23E

YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion will remain strong and perhaps surprise the market.

CMB International

Yum China (YUMC US) – Confidence increases after upbeat 1Q23 result

After one and a half year, YUMC recorded its first +ve SSSG, as turnaround is finally here, we upgrade it to BUY and raise TP to US$ 76.82, based...

CMB International

Yum China (9987 HK) – Impressive Cash Return but a Prudent 1Q24E

The 4Q23 beat and massive jump in cash returns are impressive. However, as the base is still tough for 1Q24E, we believe investors can still...

CMB International

China Catering Sector – Staying cautious after a disappointing 2Q23E

Numbers for catering sector did rebound strongly YoY, but since SSS/ table turnover recovery rate were not as good as expected, de-rating was...

CMB International