YUMC Yum China Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Yum China Holdings's last dividend was on Nov 26, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.16 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.64 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.32% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- YUMC last dividend date: Nov 26, 2024
YUMC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
YUMC has a dividend yield of 1.32% which is below the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.65%, Yum China Holdings's dividend yield is 50% lower. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 1.0% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Yum China Holdings has been paying dividends since 2017. YUMC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 23% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 6%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.41% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.82% |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.62% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.31% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.13 | 1.17% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.96% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.87% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.8% |
| Nov 28, 2022 | $0.12 | 0.93% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | $0.12 | 1% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.12 | 1.11% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | $0.12 | 1.03% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.91% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.79% |
| May 24, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.55% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.4% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.12 | 0.4% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | $0.12 | 1.07% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $0.12 | 1.1% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.12 | 1.13% |
| May 24, 2019 | $0.12 | 1.2% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.12 | 1.06% |
| Nov 26, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.2% |
| Aug 28, 2018 | $0.1 | 1.08% |
| May 29, 2018 | $0.1 | 0.78% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.1 | 0.46% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.1 | 0.24% |
Yum China Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
YUMC has a payout ratio of 28.1% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.8%, Yum China Holdings's payout ratio is 36% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
YUMC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PZZA Papa Johns International Inc | 4.59% | $1.84 | 63.4% |
| QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc | 3.53% | $2.32 | 57.4% |
| YUMC Yum China Holdings Inc | 1.27% | $0.64 | 28.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Yum China Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Yum China Holdings has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. YUMC has been paying dividends since 2017.
When was YUMC's last dividend?
Yum China Holdings's last regular dividend was on Nov 26, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.16 per share.
How much dividend does Yum China Holdings pay (per share)?
YUMC has paid dividend of $0.64 per share in the last year.
What is Yum China Holdings's dividend yield?
Currently Yum China Holdings's dividend yield is 1.32%.
How often does Yum China Holdings pay dividends?
Yum China Holdings pays four dividends per year.
What is Yum China Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Yum China Holdings is 28.1%.
Does Yum China Holdings pay a good dividend?
Yum China Holdings's dividend yield is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.