HSY Hershey dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Hershey's most recent dividend of $1.37 per share was on Aug 16, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $4.11 per share, the stock yields 2.28%.
Key dates
- HSY last dividend date: Aug 16, 2024
HSY dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
HSY has a dividend yield of 2.28% which is below the Consumer Defensive sector average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.43%, Hershey's dividend yield is 6% lower. Historically HSY's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
Hershey has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of HSY show that the company has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 4.4% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 2.2% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 2.4%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.37 | 2.12% |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.37 | 1.89% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.37 | 1.88% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1.192 | 1.98% |
| May 18, 2023 | $1.036 | 1.55% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $1.036 | 1.7% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $1.036 | 1.75% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $1.036 | 1.62% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.901 | 1.76% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.901 | 1.74% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.901 | 1.89% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.901 | 1.84% |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.804 | 1.86% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.804 | 2.08% |
| Nov 19, 2020 | $0.804 | 2.11% |
| Aug 20, 2020 | $0.804 | 2.11% |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.773 | 2.42% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | $0.773 | 1.9% |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.773 | 2.04% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $0.773 | 1.86% |
| May 23, 2019 | $0.722 | 2.22% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $0.722 | 2.54% |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $0.722 | 2.59% |
| Aug 23, 2018 | $0.722 | 2.72% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.656 | 2.86% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.656 | 2.66% |
| Nov 21, 2017 | $0.656 | 2.35% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.656 | 2.34% |
| May 23, 2017 | $0.618 | 2.18% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.618 | 2.26% |
| Nov 21, 2016 | $0.618 | 2.46% |
| Aug 23, 2016 | $0.618 | 2.09% |
| May 23, 2016 | $0.583 | 2.57% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | $0.583 | 2.54% |
| Nov 23, 2015 | $0.583 | 2.61% |
| Aug 21, 2015 | $0.583 | 2.44% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.535 | 2.28% |
| Feb 23, 2015 | $0.535 | 1.97% |
Hershey dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HSY has a payout ratio of 44.3% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 49.9%, Hershey's payout ratio is 11% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HSY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 3.49% | $2.38 | 56.3% |
| JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc | 3.36% | $3.1 | 59.7% |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 2.5% | $1.75 | 61.4% |
| HSY Hershey Co | 2.3% | $4.11 | 44.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Hershey pay a dividend?
Yes, Hershey has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was HSY's last dividend?
Hershey's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 16, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.37 per share.
How much dividend does Hershey pay (per share)?
HSY's annualized dividend per share is $4.11.
What is Hershey's dividend yield?
Hershey's current dividend yield is 2.28%.
What is Hershey's dividend payout ratio?
Hershey's dividend payout ratio is 44.3%.
Does Hershey pay a good dividend?
Hershey's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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