ARCO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield
ARCO has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 0.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
34,129 M | 3.66% | 4.70% |
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,744 M | 3.40% | 5.01% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
23,130 M | 2.33% | 4.77% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
199,389 M | 2.41% | 3.50% |
| SBUX NASDAQ Starbucks |
118,837 M | 2.62% | 2.34% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
45,750 M | 1.91% | 2.72% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,770 M | 1.67% | 3.19% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
3,820 M | 1.97% | 2.38% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
14,802 M | 1.12% | 1.90% |
| WING NASDAQ Wingstop |
4,645 M | 0.60% | 0.82% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WING NASDAQ Wingstop |
4,645 M | 16.04% | 77.9% |
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,744 M | 16.32% | 99.0% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,770 M | 13.48% | 100.0% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
14,802 M | 11.24% | 100.0% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
199,389 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
45,750 M | 8.03% | 100.0% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
23,130 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| SBUX NASDAQ Starbucks |
118,837 M | 6.85% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
34,129 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
3,820 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
ARCO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.3 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-23 | 2026-12-23 | 2026-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.07 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.07 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.07 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.07 | +16.7% | 0.87% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.06 | +50% | 0.54% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.04 | -20% | 0.33% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.05 | +66.7% | 0.68% |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-26 | 2022-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.03 | -25% | 0.37% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.51% |
ARCO Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, ARCO's dividend yield is 3.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 USD by the current share price of 8.46.
As of July 2026, ARCO paid a dividend of 0.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-12-23 and the payout was 0.07 USD.
ARCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ARCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-12-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ARCO for the next payments are between 0.068 (-2.9%) and 0.077 (+10.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.47%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.07 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) is 2026-09-21.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) is 2026-09-21.
ARCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.3% per year. Strong growth: ARCO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ARCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.01%. If you bought ARCO's shares at 5.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.01% of your original purchase price.
ARCO Payout Consistency is 99.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Arcos Dorados Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
ARCO's 3.40% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCO is 44.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
ARCO's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
ARCO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-08 02:38 UTC