Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) FCF Payout Ratio: 49.23%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 49.23% is in line with its 5-year average of 49.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (40.11%–56.53%).
The FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 49.23%. It is below its 12-month average by 2.18% (50.33%).
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YUM Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
YUM Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
YUM FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
49.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
50.33%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
52.16%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
49.69%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
54.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
54.40%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
49.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.94%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.34%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
49.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
52.2%
Dividend Yield
1.93%
FCF Yield
3.90%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.64B | $789.00M | 48.1% |
| 2024 | $1.43B | $752.00M | 52.5% |
| 2023 | $1.32B | $678.00M | 51.4% |
| 2022 | $1.15B | $649.00M | 56.5% |
| 2021 | $1.48B | $592.00M | 40.1% |
| 2020 | $1.15B | $566.00M | 49.4% |
| 2019 | $1.12B | $511.00M | 45.7% |
| 2018 | $942.00M | $462.00M | 49.0% |
| 2017 | $712.00M | $416.00M | 58.4% |
| 2016 | $782.00M | $744.00M | 95.1% |
| 2015 | $1.17B | $730.00M | 62.6% |
| 2014 | $1.02B | $669.00M | 65.8% |
| 2013 | $1.09B | $615.00M | 56.4% |
| 2012 | $1.20B | $544.00M | 45.5% |
| 2011 | $1.23B | $481.00M | 39.1% |
| 2010 | $1.17B | $412.00M | 35.2% |
| 2009 | $607.00M | $362.00M | 59.6% |
| 2008 | $825.00M | $273.00M | 33.1% |
| 2008 | $499.00M | $322.00M | 64.5% |
| 2006 | $663.00M | $123.00M | 18.6% |
| 2006 | $688.00M | $144.00M | 20.9% |
| 2004 | $486.00M | $58.00M | 11.9% |
| 2003 | $390.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $328.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $196.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | ($81.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $89.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $214.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $269.00M | $2.37B | 880.7% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Yum! Brands, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 49.23%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 49.23% is in line with its 5-year average of 49.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (40.11%–56.53%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 50.33%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 52.16%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 49.69%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 54.64%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 54.40%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for YUM stock is 49.90%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 48.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | 52.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | 51.44% |
| 2022-12-31 | 56.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | 40.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | 49.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | 45.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | 49.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | 58.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | 95.14% |
| 2015-12-26 | 62.61% |
| 2014-12-27 | 65.85% |
| 2013-12-28 | 56.42% |
| 2012-12-29 | 45.52% |
| 2011-12-31 | 39.11% |
| 2010-12-25 | 35.15% |
| 2009-12-26 | 59.64% |
| 2008-12-27 | 64.53% |
| 2008-01-28 | 33.09% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.93% |
| 2006-03-31 | 18.55% |
| 2004-12-25 | 11.93% |
| 1997-12-27 | 880.67% |
About Yum! Brands, Inc.
YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, comprising 26,934 KFC outlets, 18,381 Pizza Hut locations, 7,791 Taco Bell restaurants, and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units, spread across roughly 157 countries and territories. The company, which maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1997. It was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., before officially adopting the name YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher Lee Turner