Yum! Brands, Inc. Announces 6% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.71 Per Share

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Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) has announced a 6% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.67 to $0.71 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2025.

The company operates or franchises over 61,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries under its brands KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill. These brands are global leaders in their respective categories - chicken, Mexican-inspired food, and pizza. In 2024-2025, Yum! received several recognitions, including listings in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies, and TIME magazine's Best Companies for Future Leaders.

Positive

• 6% increase in quarterly dividend from $0.67 to $0.71 per share
• Strong global presence with 61,000+ restaurants across 155+ countries
• Market leadership in key food categories through multiple brands
• Recognition in prestigious sustainability and corporate responsibility indices

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• None.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors approved a 6% increase in the company’s quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from $0.67 to $0.71 per share of common stock and be distributed March 7, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2025.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top 25 of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2025, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive year.

Category: Financial

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Analysts are invited to contact:

Matt Morris, Head of Investor Relations, at 888/298-6986

Members of the media are invited to contact:

Lori Eberenz, Director, Public Relations, at 502/874-8200

Source: Yum! Brands, Inc.

FAQ

When will YUM's new $0.71 quarterly dividend be paid?

The new quarterly dividend of $0.71 per share will be paid on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2025.

What is the percentage increase in YUM's quarterly dividend for 2025?

Yum! Brands announced a 6% increase in its quarterly dividend, from $0.67 to $0.71 per share.

How many restaurants does YUM operate globally in 2025?

Yum! Brands operates or franchises a system of over 61,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries and territories.

What major recognitions did YUM receive in 2024-2025?

Yum! was recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list, USA Today's America's Climate Leaders, 3BL's Best Corporate Citizens, and TIME magazine's Best Companies for Future Leaders.

What is the record date for YUM's new quarterly dividend?

The record date for Yum! Brands' new quarterly dividend is February 21, 2025.