YUM Dividend History & Yield
Yum! Brands, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 (today) | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YUM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much YUM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 400 | $59,804 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,000 | $299,020 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,000 | $598,040 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.01%. $10,000 in YUM would currently pay about $201 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YUM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.75 | +5.6% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.71 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.71 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.71 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.71 | +6.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | — | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2024 | — | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | — | $0.67 | +10.7% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | — | $0.605 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | — | $0.605 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.605 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2023 | — | $0.605 | +6.1% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +14.0% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | — | $0.50 | +6.4% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2020 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2020 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | — | $0.47 | +11.9% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2019 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2019 | — | $0.42 | +16.7% |
| Nov 23, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +20.0% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2017 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2017 | — | $0.30 | -18.2% |
| Oct 17, 2016 | — | $0.3666 | +10.9% |
| Jul 13, 2016 | — | $0.3307 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2016 | — | $0.3307 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2016 | — | $0.3307 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2015 | — | $0.3307 | +12.2% |
| Jul 15, 2015 | — | $0.2948 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | — | $0.2948 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2015 | — | $0.2948 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2014 | — | $0.2948 | +10.8% |
| Jul 9, 2014 | — | $0.266 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2014 | — | $0.266 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2014 | — | $0.266 | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2013 | — | $0.266 | +10.4% |
| Jul 10, 2013 | — | $0.2408 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2013 | — | $0.2408 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2013 | — | $0.2408 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2012 | — | $0.2408 | +17.5% |
| Jul 11, 2012 | — | $0.2049 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2012 | — | $0.2049 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2012 | — | $0.2049 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2011 | — | $0.2049 | +14.0% |
| Jul 13, 2011 | — | $0.1797 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2011 | — | $0.1797 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2011 | — | $0.1797 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2010 | — | $0.1797 | +19.0% |
| Jul 14, 2010 | — | $0.151 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2010 | — | $0.151 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2010 | — | $0.151 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2009 | — | $0.151 | +10.5% |
| Jul 15, 2009 | — | $0.1366 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2009 | — | $0.1366 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2009 | — | $0.1366 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2008 | — | $0.1366 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2008 | — | $0.1366 | +26.7% |
| Apr 9, 2008 | — | $0.1078 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2008 | — | $0.1078 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2007 | — | $0.1078 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2007 | — | $0.1078 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2007 | — | $0.1078 | +100.0% |
| Jan 10, 2007 | — | $0.0539 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2006 | — | $0.0539 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2006 | — | $0.0539 | +30.4% |
| Apr 11, 2006 | — | $0.0413 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2006 | — | $0.0413 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2005 | — | $0.0413 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2005 | — | $0.0413 | +15.0% |
| Apr 13, 2005 | — | $0.0359 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2005 | — | $0.0359 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2004 | — | $0.0359 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2004 | — | $0.0359 | — |
YUM dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raised 5.6% | $0.71 | $0.75 | 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
YUM scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Yum! Brands, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Restaurants. First dividend on our records: Jul 14, 2004. 88 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YUM dividend FAQ
When is YUM's next ex-dividend date?
YUM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 9, 2026 (today, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.75 per share, expected on Sep 18, 2026.
How often does YUM pay dividends?
YUM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.75 per share with an ex-date of May 27, 2026.
What is YUM's dividend yield?
YUM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.48%, based on $2.21 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $149.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.00 per share, is 2.01%.
How much does YUM pay per share?
YUM pays about $0.75 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $300.00 a year.
Has YUM grown or cut its dividend?
YUM has raised its annual dividend for 8 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.3% a year (-21.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of YUM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.01%, you would need about 400 shares of YUM (roughly $59,804 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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