Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
23.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
ARCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
ARCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M7
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout279.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR17.0%
5Y CAGR17.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return15.4%
5Y Total Return58.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,81110Y ago$23,04520Y ago$5,279
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ARCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
ARCO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. distributes 23.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 279.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARCO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.0% and 5-year CAGR of 17.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 58.1%, with dividends contributing 14.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,045 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ARCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.10
Avg/Payment$0.0550
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 3.19% | Dec 29, 2026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 3.08% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 2.96% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0700 | ↑ +16.7% | 3.15% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 3.36% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 3.44% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 3.14% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 3.01% | Mar 27, 2025 |
ARCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
23.8% payout
Streak
4Y
17.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCOArcos Dorados Holdin… | $1.2B | 2.7% | 23.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $27.4B | 3.1% | 1.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $43.5B | 1.8% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $266M | 6.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  FATFAT Brands Inc. | $3M | 100.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $201.6B | 2.5% | 59.7% | 27 | Sustainable |
2nd  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 14.3% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
ARCO Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 5.8% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.01 | 23.8% | 4.21x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 26.3% | 4 | $0.71 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $0.19 | 26.7% | 4 | $0.86 | 22.1% | 4.53x | 4.0% |
| 2022 | $0.15 | — | 4 | $0.67 | 22.4% | 4.47x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.22 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.11 | 1.5% | 3 | $-0.72 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $0.11 | 10.0% | 3 | $0.38 | 28.2% | 3.55x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $0.17 | 57.2% | 1.75x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.59 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCO stock.
How much dividend does ARCO pay per share?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ARCO's next ex-dividend date?
ARCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARCO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ARCO's dividend safe?
ARCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.8% and FCF payout ratio of +279.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ARCO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ARCO pay dividends?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARCO five years ago would be worth approximately $15,811 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.