Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a Restaurants company in the Consumer Cyclical sector listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.18% ($2.96 per share annually (TTM)), with 8 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 18, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 36.4%; the market capitalization is approximately $38.84B. Review YUM dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.18%, which works out to $2.96 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Yum! Brands, Inc. pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 18, 2026.
How many years has Yum! Brands, Inc. increased its dividend?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
Is Yum! Brands, Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently has 8 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Yum! Brands, Inc. in?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 36.4%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.