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

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

Contacts

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

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

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

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