Is Yum! Brands, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.79%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is YUM's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for YUM stock is currently 1.79%.

How much does YUM pay in dividends per year?

Yum! Brands, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.9200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does YUM pay dividends?

YUM stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is YUM's dividend growing?

Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 7.51%.

YUM Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Yum! Brands, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.79% as of Jul 10, 2026. It pays $2.92 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 8.52% 5-year compound annual rate.

45.08B

Market cap

26.17x

Current P/E

24.75x

Forward P/E

1.79%

Dividend yield

$2.92

YUM dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — YUM pays out about 47% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	46.17%
Operating margin	31.34%
Pretax margin	25.28%
Net margin	18.98%
Effective tax rate	24.90%
ROA	19.02%
ROE	-20.57%
D/E	-1.63x
Interest coverage ratio	5.15x

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YUM valuation

P/E	26.17x
P/S	5.20x
P/B	-5.84x
P/CF	21.27x
P/FCF	26.05x
P/OCF	21.27x
PEG	3.47x
EV multiple	11.34x

About

YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill.