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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the parent company of fast-food giants KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid out on June 6, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of May 27, 2025.
The company operates nearly 61,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries and territories. Its brands have established a significant presence in their respective food categories globally, with KFC leading in chicken, Taco Bell in Mexican-inspired cuisine, and Pizza Hut in the pizza sector. The Habit Burger & Grill is known for its chargrilled burgers and sandwiches.
Yum! Brands has received recognition for its corporate responsibility and leadership development. In 2024, it was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and named among America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. It also appeared on USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a GOOD overall financial health score, though it currently trades at a high revenue valuation multiple.
Continuing its streak of accolades in 2025, Yum! Brands was featured on TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. Additionally, its three major brands, KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, dominated Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises 2024 list and were prominently ranked in the 2025 Franchise 500, with Taco Bell notably securing the No. 1 spot in North America for the fifth year running.
This dividend announcement follows a series of positive recognitions for the company and reflects its ongoing commitment to return value to its shareholders. The information regarding the dividend declaration is based on a press release statement from Yum! Brands, Inc.
In other recent news, Yum! Brands reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, showing a mixed financial performance. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, slightly above the forecast of $1.28. However, its revenue fell short, coming in at $1.79 billion against the expected $1.85 billion. Taco Bell and KFC were significant contributors to the company’s growth, with Taco Bell seeing a 16% increase in core operating profit and KFC experiencing a 9% rise. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut struggled with a 2% decrease in same-store sales, missing the anticipated 3% growth.
JPMorgan analyst John Ivankoe recently raised the price target for Yum! Brands from $160 to $170 while maintaining a Neutral rating. This comes as Taco Bell’s same-store sales grew by 9%, surpassing expectations, while KFC met projections with a 2% increase. The analyst notes that Taco Bell and KFC are expected to drive the majority of the company’s growth, contributing significantly to operating income for fiscal year 2025. Yum! Brands remains optimistic about its growth prospects, with plans to continue expanding internationally and targeting an 8% increase in core operating profit for the year.
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