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Yum China Holdings vs Darden Restaurants: YUMC and DRI compared
Yum China Holdings is the larger company: $3.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for Darden Restaurants (Q1 FY27). Yum China Holdings is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier). Yum China Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 10.0%.
Where the money goes: YUMC and DRI
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) · Q3 2026
Yum China Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $3.5B (+8% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $311M, operating cash flow $505M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) · Q1 FY27
Darden Restaurants, Q1 FY27: revenue $3.2B (+5% year over year), operating margin 10.0%, net earnings $233M, operating cash flow $279M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Yum China Holdings (YUMC) | Darden Restaurants (DRI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $3.5B | $3.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 18.8% |
| Operating margin | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Net earnings | $311M | $233M |
| Net margin | 8.9% | 7.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $505M | $279M |
| Free cash flow | $359M | $104M |
| Market value | $17.2B | $25.9B |
| P/E | 16.0× | 22.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $62.02 | $233.44 |
Where the revenue comes from
Yum China Holdings
- Food and Non Food Revenues From Sales: $3.2B (92%)
- Transactions with Franchisees: $183M (5%)
- Other Revenue: $48.0M (1%)
- Franchise Fees and Income: $32.0M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Yum China Holdings or Darden Restaurants?
Yum China Holdings is the larger company: $3.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for Darden Restaurants (Q1 FY27).
Is Yum China Holdings or Darden Restaurants growing faster?
Yum China Holdings is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Yum China Holdings or Darden Restaurants?
Yum China Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 10.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.