YUMC Dividend History & Yield
Yum China Holdings, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 78 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 169 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YUMC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.16 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much YUMC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,035 | $44,834 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,173 | $224,172 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,345 | $448,345 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.68%. $10,000 in YUMC would currently pay about $268 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YUMC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +20.8% |
| May 28, 2025 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2025 | — | $0.24 | +50.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +23.1% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | — | $0.13 | +8.3% |
| Nov 28, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2019 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2018 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Aug 28, 2018 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2018 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | — | $0.10 | — |
YUMC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Raised 20.8% | $0.24 | $0.29 | 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
YUMC 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 China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through two KFC, Pizza Hut, and All Other segments. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang concepts. The company also offers online food delivery services. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Restaurants. First dividend on our records: Nov 29, 2017. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YUMC dividend FAQ
When is YUMC's next ex-dividend date?
YUMC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 26, 2026 (in 78 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.29 per share, expected on Dec 10, 2026.
How often does YUMC pay dividends?
YUMC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.29 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.
What is YUMC's dividend yield?
YUMC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.01%, based on $0.87 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.34. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.16 per share, is 2.68%.
How much does YUMC pay per share?
YUMC pays about $0.29 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $116.00 a year.
Has YUMC grown or cut its dividend?
YUMC has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.6% a year (+35.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of YUMC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.68%, you would need about 1,035 shares of YUMC (roughly $44,834 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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