HSY Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

The Hershey Company · Consumer Defensive

Current Price
$186.27
Dividend Yield
3.00%
Annual Dividend
$5.56
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
103.60%
Next Ex-Date
May 15, 2026in 9 days
B-
Overall
B-
Yield
B-
Growth
D+
Safety
A
Consistency
C+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
103.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
49.80%
5Y Growth Rate
11.68%
1Y Growth Rate
0.00%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years

Payment History

21 payments (of 165 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 15, 2026Upcoming$1.4520
Feb 17, 2026$1.4520
Nov 17, 2025$1.3700
Aug 15, 2025$1.3700
May 16, 2025$1.3700
Feb 14, 2025$1.3700
Nov 18, 2024$1.3700
Aug 16, 2024$1.3700
May 16, 2024$1.3700
Feb 16, 2024$1.3700
Nov 16, 2023$1.1920
Aug 17, 2023$1.1920
May 18, 2023$1.0360
Feb 16, 2023$1.0360
Nov 17, 2022$1.0360
Aug 18, 2022$1.0360
May 19, 2022$0.9010
Feb 17, 2022$0.9010
Nov 18, 2021$0.9010
Aug 19, 2021$0.9010
May 20, 2021$0.8040

5-Year Yield Range

Where HSY's yield sits today
Avg 2.42%High 3.24%Low 1.67%Current 3.00%
1.67%3.24%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Hershey Company pay dividends?

Yes, The Hershey Company (HSY) pays a quarterly dividend of $5.56 per share annually, yielding 3.00%.

When is HSY's next ex-dividend date?

HSY's next ex-dividend date is May 15, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does HSY pay in dividends per year?

HSY pays $5.56 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is HSY's dividend safe?

HSY has a payout ratio of 103.6% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D+.

What is HSY's dividend growth rate?

HSY has grown its dividend at 11.68% annually over the past 5 years.

Has HSY ever cut its dividend?

Yes, HSY's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2005.

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