Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.84
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
50.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
YUM Dividend Income Check
Safety
50.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
YUM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$2.84
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout47.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR7.6%
5Y CAGR8.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return7.1%
5Y Total Return40.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,00210Y ago$30,08620Y ago$97,250
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.
YUM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
YUM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Yum! Brands, Inc. distributes 50.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
YUM has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.6% and 5-year CAGR of 8.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, YUM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.0%, with dividends contributing 10.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,086 today.
YUM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.47
Avg/Payment$0.6235
Latest Change+5.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | ↑ +5.6% | 1.76% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.92% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.93% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.92% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.7100 | ↑ +6.0% | 1.83% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 1.93% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 1.94% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 1.85% | Jun 7, 2024 |
YUM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
50.6% payout
Streak
8Y
8.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $43.5B | 1.8% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $201.6B | 2.5% | 59.7% | 27 | Sustainable |
 QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $27.4B | 3.1% | 1.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 14.3% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $266M | 6.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  PZZAPapa John's Internat… | $1.1B | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 SBUXStarbucks Corporatio… | $118.8B | 2.3% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | $11.2B | 2.1% | 39.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
YUM Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $2.84 | 6.0% | 4 | $5.56 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.68 | 10.7% | 4 | $5.22 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $2.42 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.60 | 43.2% | 2.31x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $2.28 | 14.0% | 4 | $4.57 | 49.9% | 2.00x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $5.22 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $1.88 | 11.9% | 4 | $2.94 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | 16.7% | 4 | $4.13 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $4.69 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | -11.7% | 4 | $3.77 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 1.1% |
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Start ComparisonYUM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying YUM stock.
How much dividend does YUM pay per share?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is YUM's next ex-dividend date?
YUM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. YUM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is YUM's dividend safe?
YUM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.6% and FCF payout ratio of +47.6%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is YUM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Yum! Brands, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does YUM pay dividends?
Yum! Brands, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in YUM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in YUM five years ago would be worth approximately $14,002 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is YUM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
YUM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.