YUM Dividend Yield 2026: Yum! Brands, Inc.

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays a $2.92 annual dividend ($0.75 quarterly), yielding 1.97% at $147.91/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-05-27. 8 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.97%

Annual Dividend: $2.92 per share

Payout Ratio: 45.9%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-05-27

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Consumer Cyclical

Years of Dividend History: 23

About Yum! Brands, Inc. Dividend

Yum! Brands, Inc. dividend investors are backing one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant franchisors, with brands like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut spanning roughly 157 countries. The current yield sits at 1.77%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.92 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is May 27, 2026. At a beta of 0.56, YUM stock moves well below the broader market, which suits investors who prioritize dividend growth over maximum current income.

Dividend Safety

Yum! Brands, Inc. pays out 45.9% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves meaningful room to sustain and grow the dividend, supported by a franchise-heavy model across KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut that generates fees from tens of thousands of locations worldwide. Yum! Brands, Inc. dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from the Consumer Cyclical sector classification, where demand can soften during economic downturns, potentially squeezing the earnings base that underpins the payout.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Yum! Brands, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.74 to $2.84 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 20.0% in 2018. One year in the history table, 2017, shows a year-over-year decline from $1.36 to $1.20, so the record is not uninterrupted.

Yum! Brands, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.6%	$2.28 (2022)	$2.84 (2025)
5-Year	+8.6%	$1.88 (2020)	$2.84 (2025)
10-Year	+8.9%	$1.22 (2015)	$2.84 (2025)

Is Yum! Brands, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

YUM fits growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion and can accept a low current yield. At 1.77%, the yield is low (below 2%), though it now runs above the 5-year average of 1.48%, meaning the stock is paying out more relative to price than it has historically. The 10.0% annual dividend CAGR is the real draw here. The trade-off is straightforward: investors get above-average dividend growth from a globally franchised restaurant business, but the current income stream is modest for anyone who needs yield today.

Recent Yum! Brands, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-05-27	$0.7500
2026-02-20	$0.7500
2025-12-02	$0.7100
2025-09-02	$0.7100
2025-05-27	$0.7100
2025-02-21	$0.7100
2024-12-02	$0.6700
2024-08-27	$0.6700
2024-05-24	$0.6700
2024-02-20	$0.6700

Yum! Brands, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.5000
2025	$2.8400
2024	$2.6800
2023	$2.4200
2022	$2.2800

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Yum! Brands, Inc. pay dividends?

Yum! Brands, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.75 per share, which annualizes to $2.92 per share at the current declared rate.

What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current YUM dividend yield is 1.77%, which is above the 5-year average yield of 1.48%. That means the stock is currently yielding more relative to its price than it has on average over the past five years.

Has Yum! Brands, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history window, the annual dividend declined from $1.36 in 2016 to $1.20 in 2017, a year-over-year drop of more than 5%. Outside this window, the data does not extend far enough to make a broader claim.

How fast has Yum! Brands, Inc. grown its dividend?

Yum! Brands, Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.74 to $2.84 over that period.

Is Yum! Brands, Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

At 1.77%, the yield is low (below 2%), so it is not a strong fit for investors who need high current income. The stock is better characterized as a dividend growth holding, with a 10.0% annual CAGR over 14 years and a moderate 45.9% payout ratio.

Is Yum! Brands, Inc. dividend safe?

The 45.9% payout ratio is moderate (40–60%), which leaves a reasonable earnings buffer to support the current dividend. No data in the block points to an imminent payout threat, though the Consumer Cyclical sector classification means earnings can fluctuate.

What type of investor is Yum! Brands, Inc. best suited for?

YUM suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 10.0% annual CAGR and low beta of 0.56 appeal to investors who want rising income with below-market price volatility, not maximum yield today.

How does Yum! Brands, Inc. compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.77% is above the 5-year average of 1.48%, so investors are receiving a better income rate relative to price than the historical norm for YUM stock.

Latest YUM News

• Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $279.61 Million Stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM - MarketBeat — MarketBeat
• Yum! Brands stock trades steadily as Taco Bell growth offsets softness at KFC - ad-hoc-news.de — ad-hoc-news.de
• Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly Dividend - The Manila Times — The Manila Times

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