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Yum China (YUMC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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Yum China Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.44%
Annual Dividend
$1.16
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 17
Dividend Increase
Track Record
5 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
31.95%
Dividend Payout Ratio
44.44%

Yum China (YUMC) pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.44%. The next quarterly payment of $0.29 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, May 27. YUMC has grown its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 31.95% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 44.44% of its earnings and 30.08% of its cash flow as dividends.

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YUMC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Yum China's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

YUMC Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Yum China's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Yum China vs. The Competition

Compare Yum China's annual dividend and yield with averages for Retail and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeYum ChinaRetail CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.16$0.03$1.71
Dividend Yield2.47%178.35%4.02%
Track Record5 years11 years11 years

Yum China Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings44.44%
Based on This Year's Estimate39.32%
Based on Next Year's Estimate34.32%
Based on Cashflow30.46%

Yum China Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/28/2026quarterly$0.29 - 2.38%5/27/20265/27/20266/17/2026
2/4/2026quarterly$0.29+$0.05
20.83%		2.18%3/4/20263/4/20263/25/2026
11/4/2025quarterly$0.24 - 1.98%12/2/202512/2/202512/23/2025
8/5/2025quarterly$0.24 - 2.2%9/2/20259/2/20259/23/2025
5/1/2025quarterly$0.24 - 2.2%5/28/20255/28/20256/18/2025
2/6/2025quarterly$0.24+$0.08
50.00%		2%3/6/20253/6/20253/27/2025
11/4/2024quarterly$0.16 - 1.33%11/26/202411/26/202412/17/2024
8/5/2024quarterly$0.16 - 1.92%8/27/20248/27/20249/17/2024

This table shows Yum China's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Yum China Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Yum China is 2.47%. Learn more on YUMC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for YUMC shares is $1.16. Learn more on YUMC's annual dividend history.

Yum China pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Yum China's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.29 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Yum China's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.29 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Yum China's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Yum China's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 31.95% per year.

Yum China has increased its dividend for the past 5 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for YUMC is:
  • 44.44% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 39.32% based on this year's estimates
  • 34.32% based on next year's estimates
  • 30.46% based on cash flow

Yum China's dividend yield of 2.41% is lower than the average Retail/Wholesale company that issues a dividend. The company's 5 consecutive years of dividend growth shows that the company has a new, but growing committment to increase its dividend. Yum China's dividend payout ratio of 44.44% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Yum China stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:YUMC) was last updated on 5/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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