ARCO Dividend History & Yield
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.07 | $7.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.07 | $7.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.07 | $7.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.07 | $7.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ARCO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.28 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ARCO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,286 | $34,671 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 21,429 | $173,357 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 42,858 | $346,714 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.46%. $10,000 in ARCO would currently pay about $346 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ARCO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +50.0% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.04 | -20.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +66.7% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.03 | -25.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.04 | -20.0% |
| Apr 6, 2020 | — | $0.05 | +66.7% |
| Dec 6, 2019 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | — | $0.03 | -40.0% |
| Apr 8, 2019 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2018 | — | $0.05 | -16.7% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jul 16, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2011 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2011 | — | $0.06 | — |
ARCO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Raised 16.7% | $0.06 | $0.07 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ARCO scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. operates as a franchisee of McDonald's restaurants. It has the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises of McDonald's restaurants in 21 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas, and Venezuela. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Restaurants. First dividend on our records: Jun 15, 2011. 40 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ARCO dividend FAQ
When is ARCO's next ex-dividend date?
ARCO's next ex-dividend date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.07 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does ARCO pay dividends?
ARCO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.07 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is ARCO's dividend yield?
ARCO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.34%, based on $0.27 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.09. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.28 per share, is 3.46%.
How much does ARCO pay per share?
ARCO pays about $0.07 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.28 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $28.00 a year.
Has ARCO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +14.5% a year. ARCO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of ARCO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.46%, you would need about 4,286 shares of ARCO (roughly $34,671 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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