# Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. serves as the premier franchisee for McDonald's, holding exclusive rights to operate, own, and sub-franchise the fast-food chain's eateries. Its extensive domain covers 20 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically encompassing nations like Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, alongside island territories such as Aruba, Curacao, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix and St. Thomas). As...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $8.09 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.70B |
| P/E (TTM) | 7.63 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.06 |
| 52-Week Range | $6.67 – $9.75 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.34% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.34% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.27 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.28 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 4 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 16.7% / 20.5% / 7.5% / 1.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 21.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 57.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 23.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 61.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-23 | $0.0700 | 2026-12-29 |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.0700 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2026-06-22 | $0.0700 | 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-03-30 | $0.0700 | 2026-04-02 |
| 2025-12-22 | $0.0600 | 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-09-23 | $0.0600 | 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-06-24 | $0.0600 | 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-03-24 | $0.0600 | 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.0600 | 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-09-24 | $0.0600 | 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-06-25 | $0.0600 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-22 | $0.0600 | 2024-03-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. do?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ARCO's market cap?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.70 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ARCO pay a dividend?

Yes, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.34%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ARCO pay dividends?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.28 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ARCO's payout ratio?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/arco/peers

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