YUMC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield
YUMC has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.06 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 |
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| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
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| 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 |
23,127 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| SBUX NASDAQ Starbucks |
118,837 M | 6.85% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
34,198 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
3,820 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
YUMC 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 | 2026-06-17 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.29 | +20.8% | 0.55% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 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% |
YUMC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, YUMC's dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.06 USD by the current share price of 43.02.
As of July 2026, YUMC paid a dividend of 1.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-27 and the payout was 0.29 USD.
YUMC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, YUMC 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 YUMC for the next payments are between 0.296 (+2.1%) and 0.353 (+21.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.95%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is currently unknown.
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.
YUMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 24.1% per year. Strong growth: YUMC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
YUMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.74%. If you bought YUMC's shares at 60.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.74% of your original purchase price.
YUMC 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 China Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
YUMC's 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of YUMC is 40.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
YUMC's Overall Dividend Rating is 70.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
YUMC 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: 2026-07-09 02:37 UTC