HSY Dividend History, Dates & Yield

C+

The Hershey Company · Consumer Defensive

Current Price
$160.41
Dividend Yield
3.57%
Annual Dividend
$5.73
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
106.60%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
C+
Overall
B-
Yield
B-
Growth
D+
Safety
A
Consistency
C
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
106.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
53.90%
5Y Growth Rate
11.68%
1Y Growth Rate
0.00%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 166 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Aug 14, 2026$1.4520
May 15, 2026$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

5-Year Yield Range

Where HSY's yield sits today
Avg 2.42%High 3.24%Low 1.67%Current 3.57%
1.67%3.24%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Hershey Company pay dividends?▼

Yes, The Hershey Company (HSY) pays a quarterly dividend of $5.73 per share annually, yielding 3.57%.

How much does HSY pay in dividends per year?▼

HSY pays $5.73 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is HSY's dividend safe?▼

HSY has a payout ratio of 106.6% 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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