ARCO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

ARCO has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 0.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.23%
Payout Ratio 70.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.96%
Consistency Lifetime 61.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.93%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 63.76%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 11.2%
Total Return 5y: 75.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 30,618 M 3.75% 4.92%
DRI 23,187 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 106,957 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 224,785 M 2.32% 3.80%
NATH 398 M 1.97% 3.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
DRI 23,187 M 13.9% 95.8%

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 2.09% Yield

ARCO Dividend History: Last 39 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.84%
2025-09-23 2025-09-23 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.86%
2025-06-24 2025-06-24 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.79%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.74%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.81%
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.71%
2024-06-25 2024-06-25 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.67%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.06 50% 0.54%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.04 -20% 0.33%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.52%
2023-06-22 2023-06-23 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.53%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.05 66.7% 0.68%
2022-12-22 2022-12-26 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.03 -25% 0.37%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.56%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.58%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 31.4% 0.51%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-10 0.0304 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-08-13 0.0304 -40.8% N/A
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-10 Quarterly 0.0514 66.7% N/A
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.0308 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-14 Quarterly 0.0308 -40% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.0514 0% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.0514 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.0514 -16.7% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2013-12-26 2013-12-30 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-04 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2013-06-28 2013-07-02 2013-07-05 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2013-03-28 2013-04-02 2013-04-05 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2012-12-18 2012-12-20 2012-12-26 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2012-10-22 2012-10-24 2012-10-26 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2012-07-16 2012-07-18 2012-07-20 Quarterly 0.0617 3.3% N/A
2012-05-01 2012-05-02 2012-05-04 Quarterly 0.0597 -3.2% N/A
2011-12-23 2011-12-28 2011-12-30 0.0617 0% N/A
2011-09-23 2011-09-27 2011-10-05 Quarterly 0.0617 0% N/A
2011-06-15 2011-06-17 2011-07-06 0.0617 0% N/A

ARCO Dividend FAQ

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) is the exclusive master franchisee for McDonald’s in 20 Latin American and Caribbean markets, operating and sub-franchising restaurants across countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the firm leverages McDonald’s brand equity while tailoring menus and pricing to local consumer preferences.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARCO?

As of February 2026, ARCO`s dividend yield is 3.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.24 USD by the current share price of 8.55.

Does ARCO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ARCO paid a dividend of 0.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.06 USD.

How often does ARCO pay dividends?

ARCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ARCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

ARCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ARCO for the next 4 payments are between 0.055 (-8.3%) and 0.058 (-3.3%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will ARCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ARCO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ARCO?

ARCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.0% per year.
Strong growth: ARCO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ARCO?

ARCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.93%. If you bought ARCO's shares at 4.87 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ARCO?

ARCO Payout Consistency is 61.6%. 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.
Unstable: Arcos Dorados Holdings has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ARCO have a good Dividend Yield?

ARCO`s 3.23% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCO is 70.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of ARCO?

ARCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ARCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ARCO's Outstanding Shares?

Arcos Dorados Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ARCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 13, 2021 with a ratio of 71:70.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.01 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 241,435,000
2011 215,629,500 -10.69%
2012 215,356,300 -0.13%
2013 215,703,700 +0.16%
2014 216,061,800 +0.17%
2015 216,393,900 +0.15%
2016 216,571,000 +0.08%
2017 216,942,300 +0.17%
2018 212,062,600 -2.25%
2019 210,395,400 -0.79%
2020 210,226,600 -0.08%
2021 210,478,300 +0.12%
2022 210,594,500 +0.06%
2023 210,655,000 +0.03%
2024 210,663,000 +0%
2025 210,663,100 +0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:39