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-
OverallB-
YieldB-
GrowthD+
SafetyA
ConsistencyC+
PerformanceDividend 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-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 todayAvg 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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