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ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates

NYSE· Quarterly dividend· Common Stock· ADR · Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants

$8.01 ▼ $-0.05(-0.62%) as of Sep 13, 2026 06:20 UTC
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. serves as the premier franchisee for McDonald's, holding exclusive rights to operate, own, and sub-franchise the fast-food chain's eateries. Its extensive domain covers 20 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically encompassing nations like Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, alongside island territories such as Aruba, Curacao, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix and St. Thomas). As of the end of 2021 (December 31st), the company managed or franchised a total of 2,261 restaurant locations. This enterprise was established in 2007 and has its main offices situated in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Dividend Snapshot

StatusGrowing
Latest Dividend$0.0700
Forward Annual$0.28
FrequencyQuarterly
Last Ex-DateDec 23, 2026
Next Ex-DateSep 21, 2026
Next Pay DateSep 25, 2026
1-Yr Growth0.0%
10-Yr Growth3.2%

Key Metrics

Current Yield

3.50%

The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.

Annualized Dividend

$0.2800

The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.

Frequency

Q Quarterly

How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.

Rank Score

66.6

Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.

RSI (14)

47

Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.

52-Week Range

$6.64 – $9.50

The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.

Payout Ratio

23.84%

The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.

Years Paying

15

How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.

Price / Book

2.01

Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.

S.A.F.E. Dividend Read

S.A.F.E. is our quick durability read on a dividend — the same four-check test used across the screener and our ranked lists. Solid: the payout is well covered and the overall model profile is strong. Accelerating: the dividend has grown over time, not stalled. Flawless: an unbroken record with no cuts or suspensions. Enduring: a long enough paying history to weather a cycle. All four met earns the S.A.F.E. flag.
S Solid
Below the Solid check (model rank 70+ and yield 2%+): rank 67/100, yield 3.50%.
A Accelerating
Dividend growth has stalled — 1 consecutive annual increase(s), under the 3 this check looks for.
F Flawless
A dividend cut or reduction appears in the record.
E Enduring
15 year(s) of payments on record, under the 20 this check looks for.

Quote & Key Data

ExchangeNYSEThe stock exchange where the shares trade, such as NYSE or Nasdaq.
Volume870,600How many shares changed hands in the latest session — a rough read on trading activity.
Open$8.17The price at the start of the latest trading session.
Day Range$7.70 – $8.17The lowest and highest price during the latest trading session.
Prev Close$8.06The closing price from the previous trading session.
Market Cap$1.55BThe company's total market value: share price times shares outstanding.
Shares Out193.01MThe total number of shares the company has issued.
EPS$1.01Earnings per share — profit divided by shares outstanding. Dividends are paid out of these earnings.
P/E8.0Price-to-earnings ratio: share price divided by earnings per share. A rough gauge of how richly the stock is valued.
Ex-DividendDec 23, 2026Buy before this date to receive the upcoming payment. Buy on or after it and the seller keeps that one.
Pay DateDec 29, 2026The date the dividend is actually paid into shareholders' accounts.

Dividend Growth

3-Yr Growth (CAGR)17.0%The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
5-Yr Growth (CAGR)17.5%The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
Consecutive Increases0 yrsThe number of years in a row the dividend has increased — a track record of reliability.

Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)

ARCO's dividend yield rose from 3.22% to 3.50% over the past ~90 days (+0.27 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and +0.27 pp from the share price ($8.69 → $8.01). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.

Yield vs Its Own History

Current3.50%
1-Yr Average3.26%
Low / High2.68% – 3.67%
Percentile88%

Across 333 daily observations over the past 16 months, ARCO's current yield is higher than approximately 88% of them. Our stored price history for ARCO covers the past 16 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.

Adjusted Price History

Dividend History

Dividend Payment History

Ex-dividend calendar →
Amount Type Declared Ex-Date Record Pay
$0.0700 Q Regular Mar 18, 2026 Dec 23, 2026 Dec 23, 2026 Dec 29, 2026
$0.0700 Q Regular Mar 18, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Sep 25, 2026
$0.0700 Q Regular Mar 18, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Jun 26, 2026
$0.0700 Q Regular Mar 18, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 Apr 02, 2026
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 11, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 Dec 26, 2025
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 11, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 Sep 26, 2025
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 11, 2025 Jun 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025 Jun 27, 2025
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 11, 2025 Mar 24, 2025 Mar 24, 2025 Mar 27, 2025
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 12, 2024 Dec 23, 2024 Dec 23, 2024 Dec 27, 2024
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 12, 2024 Sep 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024 Sep 27, 2024
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 12, 2024 Jun 25, 2024 Jun 25, 2024 Jun 28, 2024
$0.0600 Q Regular Mar 12, 2024 Mar 22, 2024 Mar 25, 2024 Mar 28, 2024
$0.0400 Q Regular Mar 14, 2023 Dec 21, 2023 Dec 22, 2023 Dec 27, 2023
$0.0500 Q Regular Mar 14, 2023 Sep 22, 2023 Sep 25, 2023 Sep 28, 2023
$0.0500 Q Regular Mar 14, 2023 Jun 22, 2023 Jun 23, 2023 Jun 28, 2023
$0.0500 Q Regular Mar 14, 2023 Mar 24, 2023 Mar 27, 2023 Mar 30, 2023
$0.0300 Q Regular Mar 15, 2022 Dec 22, 2022 Dec 26, 2022 Dec 30, 2022
$0.0400 Q Regular Mar 15, 2022 Sep 23, 2022 Sep 26, 2022 Sep 30, 2022
$0.0400 Q Regular Mar 15, 2022 Jun 24, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 Jun 30, 2022
$0.0400 S Regular Mar 15, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
$0.0304 Q Regular Mar 04, 2020 Dec 04, 2020 Dec 07, 2020 Dec 10, 2020
$0.0500 Q Regular Mar 04, 2020 Apr 06, 2020 Apr 07, 2020 Apr 10, 2020
$0.0300 S Regular Mar 22, 2019 Dec 06, 2019 Dec 09, 2019 Dec 12, 2019
$0.0300 S Regular Mar 22, 2019 Aug 08, 2019 Aug 09, 2019 Aug 14, 2019
$0.0500 S Regular Mar 22, 2019 Apr 08, 2019 Apr 09, 2019 Apr 12, 2019
$0.0500 S Regular Mar 20, 2018 Oct 01, 2018 Oct 02, 2018 Oct 05, 2018
$0.0500 S Regular Mar 20, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 Apr 02, 2018 Apr 05, 2018
$0.0595 Q Regular Sep 25, 2014 Dec 23, 2014 Dec 26, 2014 Jan 02, 2015
$0.0595 Q Regular Sep 25, 2014 Sep 24, 2014 Sep 26, 2014 Oct 01, 2014
$0.0595 Q Regular Jun 23, 2014 Jun 24, 2014 Jun 26, 2014 Jul 01, 2014
$0.0596 Q Regular Mar 07, 2014 Mar 24, 2014 Mar 26, 2014 Apr 01, 2014
$0.0596 Q Regular May 27, 2013 Dec 26, 2013 Dec 30, 2013 Jan 03, 2014
$0.0596 Q Regular Sep 23, 2013 Sep 27, 2013 Oct 01, 2013 Oct 04, 2013
$0.0596 Q Regular Jun 20, 2013 Jun 28, 2013 Jul 02, 2013 Jul 05, 2013
$0.0597 Q Regular Mar 22, 2013 Mar 28, 2013 Apr 02, 2013 Apr 05, 2013
$0.0597 Q Regular Dec 07, 2012 Dec 18, 2012 Dec 20, 2012 Dec 26, 2012
$0.0597 Q Regular Oct 15, 2012 Oct 22, 2012 Oct 24, 2012 Oct 26, 2012
$0.0597 Q Regular Jul 05, 2012 Jul 16, 2012 Jul 18, 2012 Jul 20, 2012
$0.0597 Q Regular Apr 24, 2012 Apr 30, 2012 May 02, 2012 May 04, 2012
$0.0597 S Regular Dec 16, 2011 Dec 23, 2011 Dec 28, 2011 Dec 30, 2011
$0.0597 Q Regular Sep 15, 2011 Sep 23, 2011 Sep 27, 2011 Oct 05, 2011
$0.0597 I Regular Jun 06, 2011 Jun 15, 2011 Jun 17, 2011 Jul 06, 2011

Peer Comparison

Selected Restaurants dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.

TickerNameYield5-Yr GrowthStreakRank
FRWDF Fairwood Holdings Limited 5.00% -22.9% 0 yrs 64
MCD McDonald's Corporation 2.95% 7.3% 36 yrs 63
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 2.02% -17.4% 0 yrs 60
DPZ Domino's Pizza, Inc. 2.55% 17.4% 12 yrs 60

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ARCO dividend — frequently asked questions

Does Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $0.28 per share, a yield of approximately 3.50%.

What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s dividend yield?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 3.50%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.

How often does Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. pay dividends?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

When is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date on record for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is September 21, 2026. The associated payment is $0.0700 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.

How long has Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. paid dividends?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. has 15 years of dividend payments on record.

Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.

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