The 2026 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands ranking was released on May 14, with Yili once again securing the top position in the global dairy industry for multiple consecutive years.

This marks yet another recognition from an internationally authoritative brand evaluation agency, following Yili's ranking as No 1 on the "2026 China Brand Value Top 500" dairy brand list on May 9.

Published by Kantar Group, the ranking evaluates not only financial performance but also focuses on brand equity accumulated in consumers' minds and future growth potential. In 2025, Yili achieved a total annual operating revenue of 115.93 billion yuan ($17.06 billion) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 11.57 billion yuan. In the first quarter of 2026, Yili welcomed another strong start, with both revenue and net profit excluding non-recurring items reaching new highs.

Yili is promoting high-frequency innovation and rapid iteration, rejuvenating its products and brand. The company has launched a series of blockbuster products beloved by consumers. In 2025, revenue from new products rose to 16.4 percent of total sales, becoming a key driver of high-quality growth.