Yum China expands buyback authorization by $1B, sets $460M repurchase for H1 2026

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Board increased buyback authorization by $1B to $5.4B total; remaining authorization ~$1.2B.
Entered $460M repurchase agreements for H1 2026: $350M in U.S., HK$880M in Hong Kong.
Plans to return $1.5B to shareholders in 2026 via dividends and buybacks, ~9% of market cap.
From 2024-2026, on track to return $4.5B; from 2027, plans ~100% of free cash flow, ~$0.9-1B annually.

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