STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.88
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.68
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.47%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.74%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 12, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 02, 2025
1.78 %
50.61
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 0.71 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 0.71 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.71 | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 0.71 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 0.67 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.67 | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | 0.67 | May 24, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0.67 | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 0.605 | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 0.605 | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 |
| May 19, 2023 | 0.605 | May 26, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Feb 08, 2023 | 0.605 | Feb 21, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 0.57 | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 0.57 | Aug 26, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.57 | May 26, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2016 | 1391:1000 | -0.05% | -1.60% |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 2:1 | -0.51% | +0.56% |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2:1 | +1.86% | -0.09% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Yum! Brands, Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is YUM's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. YUM's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.47.
When did YUM last pay a dividend?
YUM last paid dividends on 2025-12-12, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-02.
When was the last time YUM stock split?
YUM stock split took place on 01-11-2016.
How did YUM's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Nov 1, 2016, when Yum! Brands, Inc. went through a 1391:1000 split leaving the shareholder with 1391 share(s) who previously owned 1000 YUM share(s).