# Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM): Dividend & Fundamentals

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

YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, co...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $149.70 USD |
| Market Cap | $40.85B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.28 |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.43 |
| 52-Week Range | $134.26 – $170.14 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.98% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.98% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.96 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.00 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 9 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.6% / 7.4% / 8.4% / 7.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 36.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 48.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 37.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 49.5% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | $0.7500 | 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-05-27 | $0.7500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.7500 | 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-12-02 | $0.7100 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.7100 | 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-05-27 | $0.7100 | 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-02-21 | $0.7100 | 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.6700 | 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-08-27 | $0.6700 | 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-05-24 | $0.6700 | 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-02-20 | $0.6700 | 2024-03-08 |
| 2023-11-27 | $0.6050 | 2023-12-08 |

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Yum! Brands, Inc. do?

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is YUM's market cap?

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has a market capitalization of approximately $40.85 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does YUM pay a dividend?

Yes, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.98%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does YUM pay dividends?

Yum! Brands, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.00 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 YUM's payout ratio?

Yum! Brands, 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/yum
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/yum/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/yum/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/yum/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/yum/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/yum/peers

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