YUM Dividends
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays $2.92 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 1.93%. The company has dividend history for 8 consecutive years.
YUM Dividend Summary
1.93%
$2.92
52.24%
49.23%
Consecutive Years
8
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 27, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jun 12, 2026
YUM Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
YUM Dividends CAGR Chart
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $1.50 | — |
| 2025 | $2.84 | +5.97% |
| 2024 | $2.68 | +10.74% |
| 2023 | $2.42 | +6.14% |
| 2022 | $2.28 | +14.00% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | +6.38% |
| 2020 | $1.88 | +11.90% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | +16.67% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | +20.00% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | -11.68% |
| 2016 | $1.36 | +11.84% |
| 2015 | $1.21 | +11.18% |
| 2014 | $1.09 | +10.55% |
| 2013 | $0.99 | +15.55% |
| 2012 | $0.86 | +14.97% |
| 2011 | $0.74 | +17.62% |
| 2010 | $0.63 | +12.82% |
| 2009 | $0.56 | +14.70% |
| 2008 | $0.49 | +29.52% |
| 2007 | $0.38 | +98.12% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.75 | +5.63% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.75 | +5.63% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.71 | +5.97% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.71 | +5.97% |
| Q2 2025 | $0.71 | +5.97% |
| Q1 2025 | $0.71 | +5.97% |
| Q4 2024 | $0.67 | +10.74% |
| Q3 2024 | $0.67 | +10.74% |
| Q2 2024 | $0.67 | +10.74% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.67 | +10.74% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.60 | +6.14% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.60 | +6.14% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.60 | +6.14% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.60 | +6.14% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.57 | +14.00% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.57 | +14.00% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.57 | +14.00% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.57 | +14.00% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.50 | +6.38% |
| Q3 2021 | $0.50 | +6.38% |
| Q2 2021 | $0.50 | +6.38% |
| Q1 2021 | $0.50 | +6.38% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.47 | +11.90% |
| Q3 2020 | $0.47 | +11.90% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 1.93%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 1.93%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 1.75%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 2.74%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 3.46%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 6.21%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 52.24%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 49.23%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 48.06%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 46.23%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 50.85%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 49.92%
Dividend Coverage
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