Yum! Brands, Inc. Announces 6% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.50 Per Share

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) has declared a $0.50 per share dividend, scheduled for distribution on March 12, 2021, to shareholders of record as of February 12, 2021. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! operates over 50,000 restaurants globally, featuring brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, earning a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and being included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Index.

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• Quarterly dividend of $0.50 enhancing shareholder income.
• Strong brand presence with over 50,000 restaurants globally.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed March 12, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2021.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 50,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories primarily operating the Company’s KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands – global leaders of the chicken, pizza, and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. Yum! Brands was included on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Index and in 2020, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and was ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.

Category: Financial

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FAQ

When is Yum! Brands' next dividend payment?

Yum! Brands' next dividend payment is scheduled for March 12, 2021.

What is the amount of Yum! Brands' declared dividend?

The declared dividend amount is $0.50 per share.

Who qualifies for the Yum! Brands dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2021, qualify for the dividend.

How often does Yum! Brands pay dividends?

Yum! Brands typically pays dividends quarterly.