YUMC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

As of May 2026, YUMC's dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.30 USD by the current share price of 44.94.

As of May 2026, YUMC paid a dividend of 1.30 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 5 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 0.29 (+0.0%) and 0.341 (+17.6%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.78%.

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 2026-05-27.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is 2026-05-27.

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.

YUMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.13%. If you bought YUMC's shares at 60.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.13% of your original purchase price.

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.

YUMC's 2.15% 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 70.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.