Yum Brands (YUM) Dividend Coverage Ratio (2009 - 2026)
Yum Brands' (YUM) quarterly Dividend Coverage Ratio came in at 4.14 in Q2 2026, up 119.22% on a YoY basis from 1.89 in Q2 2025, and up 99.37% quarter-over-quarter from 2.08 in Q1 2026.
Yum Brands (YUM) Dividend Coverage Ratio (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Yum Brands (YUM) has reported Dividend Coverage Ratio for 18 consecutive years, with 4.14 the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Dividend Coverage Ratio rose 119.22% year-over-year to 4.14; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at 2.74 (up 48.11% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 1.97, changed 0.27% from the prior year.
- Dividend Coverage Ratio climbed to 4.14 in Q2 2026 per YUM's latest filing, from 2.08 in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Dividend Coverage Ratio topped out at 4.14 in Q2 2026 and bottomed at 1.27 in Q1 2025.
- Historically, Dividend Coverage Ratio has averaged 2.18 across 5 years, with a median of 2.06 in 2022.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2026: Dividend Coverage Ratio slumped 47.95% in 2022, then jumped 119.22% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Dividend Coverage Ratio stood at 2.17 in 2022, then rose by 17.49% to 2.55 in 2023, then fell by 11.87% to 2.25 in 2024, then advanced by 20.7% to 2.72 in 2025, then jumped by 52.47% to 4.14 in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Dividend Coverage Ratio over the past three periods registered 4.14, 2.08, and 2.72 for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Div. Cover (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 168.67 Bn | 167.85 Bn | 6.42 Bn | 1.79 |
| 2 | Starbucks | 107.32 Bn | 103.72 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 1.48 |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 41.40 Bn | 40.73 Bn | 2.35 Bn | - |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 38.39 Bn | 37.72 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 4.14 |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.02 Bn | 25.51 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 1.71 |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 24.39 Bn | 24.17 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 2.35 |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.01 Bn | 15.95 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 2.25 |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 14.09 Bn | 13.41 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 2.59 |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 10.81 Bn | 10.63 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 2.48 |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 9.81 Bn | 9.60 Bn | 478.23 Mn | 2.03 |
Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 4.14 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2.08 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 2.72 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 2.02 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 1.89 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.27 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 2.25 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 2.03 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1.93 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 2.55 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 2.46 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 2.44 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.76 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 2.17 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 2.04 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 1.37 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 2.42 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 2.26 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 3.57 |
Yum Brands Dividend Coverage Ratio API
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