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Yield 12m 1.95%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.72
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 7.35%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.43%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.55%
Payout Ratio 49.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 47.4%
Total Return 12m: 7.16%
#34 in Group
Total Return 5y: 88.71%
#24 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
YUM 41,260m 1.95% 3.55%
FAT 45m 13.3% 65.1%
BPF-UN 268m 6.27% 22.8%
PZA 318m 7.27% 16.0%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
YUM 41,260m 7.35% 49.6%
TXRH 10,623m 46.6% 38.8%
MTY 653m 42.6% 27.3%
DRI 22,758m 35.7% 60.7%

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YUM Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.71 6% 0.47%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.67 0.49%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.67 0.5%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.67 0.49%
2024-02-20 2024-02-21 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.67 9.8% 0.5%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.61 0.48%
2023-08-28 2023-08-29 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.61 0.47%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.61 0.47%
2023-02-21 2023-02-22 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.61 7% 0.47%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.57 0.45%
2022-08-26 2022-08-29 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.57 0.49%
2022-05-26 2022-05-30 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.57 0.49%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.57 14% 0.46%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 0.4%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.5 0.38%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.5 0.42%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.5 6.4% 0.48%
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-11 Quarterly 0.47 0.44%
2020-08-25 2020-08-26 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.47 0.49%
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.47 0.52%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.47 11.9%
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.42
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.42
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.42
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.42 16.7%
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.36
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.36
2018-05-15 2018-05-16 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.36
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.36 20%
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.3
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-08-04 Quarterly 0.3
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-05 Quarterly 0.3
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-02-03 Quarterly 0.3 2999900%
2016-10-17 2016-10-19 2016-11-04 Quarterly 0
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-08-05 Quarterly 0
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-06 Quarterly 0
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-05 Quarterly 0
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-11-06 Quarterly 0
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-08-07 Quarterly 0
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0

YUM Dividend FAQ

Does YUM pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, YUM paid a dividend of 2.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of YUM?

As of April 2025, YUM`s dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.72 USD by the current share price of 144.69.

How often does YUM pay dividends?

YUM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), YUM has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for YUM?

The next ex-dividend date for Yum! Brands (YUM) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of YUM?

YUM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.35% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of YUM?

YUM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.55%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Yum! Brands five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.72) divided by the purchase price five years ago (76.67):

What is the Payout Consistency of YUM?

YUM Payout Consistency is 47.4%.
Highly unstable: Yum! Brands has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does YUM have a good Dividend Yield?

YUM`s 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of YUM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of YUM is 49.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of YUM?

YUM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.43%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

YUM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in YUM`s Outstanding Shares?

Yum! Brands`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.44% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Yum! Brands ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2016-11-01 with a factor of 1391:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.39.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 608,000,000
1998 642,424,200 +5.66%
1999 604,000,000 -5.98%
2000 600,000,000 -0.66%
2001 592,908,000 -1.18%
2002 606,000,000 +2.21%
2003 610,000,000 +0.66%
2004 610,000,000
2005 572,000,000 -6.23%
2006 550,000,000 -3.85%
2007 504,000,000 -8.36%
2008 479,000,000 -4.96%
2009 485,000,000 +1.25%
2010 486,000,000 +0.21%
2011 478,000,000 -1.65%
2012 468,000,000 -2.09%
2013 443,000,000 -5.34%
2014 441,000,000 -0.45%
2015 439,000,000 -0.45%
2016 372,000,000 -15.26%
2017 345,000,000 -7.26%
2018 320,000,000 -7.25%
2019 309,000,000 -3.44%
2020 307,000,000 -0.65%
2021 298,000,000 -2.93%
2022 287,000,000 -3.69%
2023 285,000,000 -0.7%
2024 285,500,000 +0.18%