YUM ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Yum! Brands, Inc.
YUM dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | ≈ Sep 23, 2026 | $0.75 |
| May 27, 2026 | ≈ Jun 10, 2026 | $0.75 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ≈ Mar 6, 2026 | $0.75 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ≈ Dec 16, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ≈ Sep 16, 2025 | $0.71 |
| May 27, 2025 | ≈ Jun 10, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ≈ Mar 7, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ≈ Dec 16, 2024 | $0.67 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | ≈ Sep 10, 2024 | $0.67 |
| May 24, 2024 | ≈ Jun 7, 2024 | $0.67 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | ≈ Mar 5, 2024 | $0.67 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from YUM's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is YUM's next ex-dividend date?
YUM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 9, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 8, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is YUM's dividend?
YUM most recently paid about $0.75 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.9538 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is YUM's dividend yield?
YUM's dividend yield is about 2.01%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $146.75 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does YUM pay its dividend?
YUM pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 9, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on YUM's usual timing we estimate about Dec 23, 2026.
Has YUM grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, YUM paid $2.96 per share, which was 5.7% higher than the 4 payments before that ($2.80). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of YUM pay?
At the current yield of 2.01%, $10,000 invested in YUM would pay roughly $201 a year in dividends, or about $17 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has YUM made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year YUM's share price changed by -9.7%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -7.7%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?