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YUMC Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

YUMC has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.03%
Payout Ratio 39.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.92%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.71%
Payout FCF 34.9%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 70.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14%
Total Return 5y: -15.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 30,993 M 3.59% 4.66%
ARCO 1,666 M 3.05% 5.32%
DRI 21,828 M 2.92% 5.54%
MCD 219,305 M 2.33% 3.75%
NATH 398 M 2.20% 3.89%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DIN 511 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,387 M 22.7% 95.6%
DPZ 14,151 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,666 M 17.0% 61.6%
DRI 21,828 M 13.9% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

DRI
Darden Restaurants
 2.92% Yield
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
 1.49% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.05% Yield

YUMC Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-23 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.49%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-23 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.55%
2025-05-28 2025-05-28 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.55%
2025-03-06 2025-03-06 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.24 50% 0.48%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.34%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.47%
2024-05-28 2024-05-28 2024-06-18 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.45%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-26 Quarterly 0.16 23.1% 0.38%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.29%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-18 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.24%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-20 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.23%
2023-03-06 2023-03-07 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.21%
2022-11-28 2022-11-29 2022-12-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.23%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.25%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.28%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.24%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.23%
2021-08-24 2021-08-25 2021-09-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.2%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.18%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-25 Other 0.12 0% 0.2%
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-16 Other 0.12 0% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2018-08-28 2018-08-29 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-21 Other 0.1 0% N/A

YUMC Dividend FAQ

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) is the exclusive operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang restaurant brands in the People’s Republic of China, combining company-owned, franchised, and online delivery formats under a single corporate umbrella.

What is the Dividend Yield of YUMC?

As of January 2026, YUMC`s dividend yield is 2.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 47.23.

Does YUMC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, YUMC paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-02 and the payout was 0.24 USD.

How often does YUMC pay dividends?

YUMC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, YUMC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-02.

YUMC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for YUMC for the next 4 payments are between 0.249 (+3.8%) and 0.283 (+17.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will YUMC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for YUMC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of YUMC?

YUMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.9% per year.
Strong growth: YUMC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of YUMC?

YUMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.71%. If you bought YUMC's shares at 56.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of YUMC?

YUMC Payout Consistency is 94.5%. 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 China Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does YUMC have a good Dividend Yield?

YUMC`s 2.03% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of YUMC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of YUMC is 39.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of YUMC?

YUMC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

YUMC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in YUMC's Outstanding Shares?

Yum China Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.83% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has YUMC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2014 390,000,000
2015 363,758,200 -6.73%
2016 379,915,100 +4.44%
2017 386,000,000 +1.6%
2018 389,000,000 +0.78%
2019 387,000,000 -0.51%
2020 433,000,000 +11.89%
2021 433,000,000
2022 423,000,000 -2.31%
2023 415,000,000 -1.89%
2024 382,000,000 -7.95%
2025 368,000,000 -3.66%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-04 02:17