# Yili Group financial and brand performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yili-group-financial-and-brand-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-02T07:33:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Yili Group has demonstrated significant financial and brand growth. In its 2026 interim results, the company reported a 4.13% year-on-year increase in total revenue to RMB 64.49 billion and a 10% increase in core operating profit to RMB 8.38 billion. The company maintained its leading market positions in China across liquid milk, milk powder, and ice cream segments, while noting expansion in Indonesia, the Philippines, and North America.

Following these financial results, the Brand Finance Food & Drink Report 2026 identified Yili as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, with its brand value increasing 29% to US$14.5 billion. While Yili leads in financial brand value, the report noted that India’s Amul was named the world’s strongest dairy brand.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Yili remains world’s most valuable dairy brand

Yili remains the world’s most valuable dairy brand at US$14.5 billion, while India’s Amul is ranked as the world’s strongest dairy brand according to the Brand Finance Food & Drink Report 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yili-remains-worlds-most-valuable-dairy-brand

### 2026-09-01: Yili Group reports revenue and profit growth in 2026 interim results

Yili Group reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the first half of 2026, driven by strong domestic performance and growing international sales in Southeast Asia and North America.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yili-group-reports-revenue-and-profit-growth-in-2026-interim-results

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