Is Yum China Holdings, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.46%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is YUMC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for YUMC stock is currently 2.46%.

How much does YUMC pay in dividends per year?

Yum China Holdings, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.0600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does YUMC pay dividends?

YUMC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is YUMC's dividend growing?

Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 28.46%.

YUMC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.46% as of Jul 10, 2026. It pays $1.06 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 24.11% 5-year compound annual rate.

15.02B

Market cap

16.48x

Current P/E

14.64x

Forward P/E

2.46%

Dividend yield

$1.06

YUMC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — YUMC pays out about 41% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	17.28%
Operating margin	11.38%
Pretax margin	11.64%
Net margin	7.87%
Effective tax rate	26.88%
ROA	8.62%
ROE	16.41%
D/E	0.44x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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YUMC valuation

P/E	16.48x
P/S	1.48x
P/B	3.31x
P/CF	12.00x
P/FCF	20.60x
P/OCF	12.00x
PEG	5.17x
EV multiple	8.80x

About

Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a prominent player in China's restaurant sector, engaging in the ownership, operation, and franchising of various dining establishments. Its core operations are structured around two primary segments: KFC and Pizza Hut. The company manages a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands, including popular names like KFC (known for chicken), Pizza Hut (pizza), Little Sheep (hot pot), Huang Ji Huang (simmer pot), Lavazza (Italian coffee), COFFii & JOY (specialty coffee), Taco Bell (Mexican-style cuisine), and East Dawning (Chinese food), operating and franchising these brands across the nation.