Yum! Brands, Inc.

YUM|Consumer Cyclical|Restaurants|$159.43|P/E 28.9|MCap 44.9B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises restaurant chains specializing in chicken, Mexican-style food, pizza, and chargrilled burgers. The company operates through four primary divisions: KFC, which focuses on fried chicken; Taco Bell, offering Mexican-inspired cuisine; Pizza Hut, serving pizza and wings; and Habit Burger & Grill, featuring made-to-order chargrilled burgers. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! Brands maintains a significant international presence with thousands of locations worldwide. The company serves individual consumers, businesses, and government sectors through company-operated restaurants and an extensive franchise network. Its business model emphasizes franchise operations, generating revenue through royalties, rent, and service fees from franchisees. Yum! Brands continues to expand its digital commerce capabilities and introduce new menu innovations across its brands to maintain competitiveness in the dynamic quick-service restaurant industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.78%

Annual Dividend

$2.88

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

51.17%

FCF Payout Ratio

48.14%

Stock Price

$159.43

52-Week Range

$137.33 – $169.39

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

YUM's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 51.2% earnings payout ratio & 48.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 152.3% net debt / total assets & -1.8 debt-to-equity. The dividend has been growing at a 8.60% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

51.2%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

48.1%Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

37.5%Safe

Interest Coverage

5.1xSafe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Net Debt / Total Assets

152.3%Danger

Current Ratio

1.3xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

-1.8Danger

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

-21.3%Danger

Operating Margin

31.9%Very Safe

Gross Margin

44.5%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

8.6%Safe

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

YUM annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

YUM earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 20, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 6, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.60%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

8.60%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

8.86%

3-Year Total Growth

24.56%

5-Year Total Growth

51.06%

10-Year Total Growth

133.74%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$15,943.00

Annual Income

$288.00

Quarterly Income

$72.00

Monthly Income

$24.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is YUM's current dividend yield?

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently has a dividend yield of 1.78%, based on a stock price of $159.43 and an annual dividend of $2.88.

When is YUM's next dividend payment date?

YUM's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-20 and the next payment date is 2026-03-06. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does YUM pay in dividends per year?

Yum! Brands, Inc. paid $2.84 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has YUM been increasing its dividend?

Yum! Brands, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 8.60% and a 10-year CAGR of 8.86%.

Is YUM's dividend safe?

Yum! Brands, Inc. has a payout ratio of 51.17%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 48.14%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is YUM's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Yum! Brands, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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