YUM — Yum! Brands, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Cyclical sector| Metric | YUM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.84% | 2.48% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.60% | 10.79% |
| Payout Ratio | 51.9% | 36.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 14 |
| 1Y Total Return | +1.6% | 6.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Cyclical sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.97%
3-Year Growth
7.60%
5-Year Growth
8.60%
10-Year Growth
5.33%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 20, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 6, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.7500 | +5.63% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.7100 | +5.97% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | $0.6700 | +10.74% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| Feb 21, 2023 | $0.6050 | +6.14% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.5700 | +14.00% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
51.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
48.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.91 | $333.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.34 | $377.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.42 | $449.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $1.92 | $482.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Yum! Brands, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.84%.
What is YUM's dividend yield?
YUM's current dividend yield is 1.84%. The annual dividend is $2.88.
When is YUM's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for YUM has not been announced yet.
How many years has Yum! Brands, Inc. increased its dividend?
Yum! Brands, Inc. has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.