YUM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
YUM has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
35,206 M | 3.66% | 4.63% |
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 3.40% | 4.97% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,456 M | 3.13% | 4.90% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
190,210 M | 2.41% | 3.38% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,985 M | 1.67% | 3.08% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 1.91% | 2.60% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
3,997 M | 1.97% | 2.34% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
14,920 M | 1.12% | 1.93% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 16.32% | 99.0% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,985 M | 13.48% | 100.0% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
14,920 M | 11.24% | 100.0% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
190,210 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 8.03% | 100.0% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,456 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
35,206 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
3,997 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
YUM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-06-12 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +5.6% | 0.46% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-12 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-12 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-06 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-07 | Quarterly | 0.71 | +6% | 0.47% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-13 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-08-27 | 2024-09-06 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2024-05-24 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-06-07 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-08 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +10.7% | 0.5% |
| 2023-11-27 | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.605 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2023-08-28 | 2023-08-29 | 2023-09-08 | Quarterly | 0.605 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-09 | Quarterly | 0.605 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-10 | Quarterly | 0.605 | +6.1% | 0.46% |
| 2022-11-23 | 2022-11-25 | 2022-12-09 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2022-08-26 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-09 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2022-05-26 | 2022-05-30 | 2022-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-11 | Quarterly | 0.57 | +14% | 0.46% |
| 2021-11-24 | 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.38% |
YUM Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, YUM's dividend yield is 1.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.92 USD by the current share price of 147.57.
As of July 2026, YUM paid a dividend of 2.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-27 and the payout was 0.75 USD.
YUM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, YUM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-27.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for YUM for the next payments are between 0.741 (-1.2%) and 0.799 (+6.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.07%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.75 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum! Brands (YUM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum! Brands (YUM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
YUM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.03% per year. Strong growth: YUM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
YUM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.60%. If you bought YUM's shares at 112.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.60% of your original purchase price.
YUM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Yum! Brands has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
YUM's 1.91% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of YUM is 45.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
YUM's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
YUM 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: 2026-07-20 02:06 UTC