Hershey's most recent quarterly dividend of $1.036 per share was on May 18, 2023 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $4.14 per share, the stock yields 1.6%.
HSY has a dividend yield of 1.6% which is below the Consumer Defensive sector average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.4%, Hershey's dividend yield is 33% lower. Historically HSY's dividend yield has averaged at 2.0% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
Hershey has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of HSY show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 15% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 6%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 | $1.036 | normal |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 | $1.036 | normal |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 | $1.036 | normal |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | $1.036 | normal |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | $0.901 | normal |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 | $0.901 | normal |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | $0.901 | normal |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 | $0.901 | normal |
| May 20, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.804 | normal |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.804 | normal |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | $0.804 | normal |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | $0.804 | normal |
| May 21, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Apr 21, 2020 | $0.773 | normal |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.773 | normal |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $0.773 | normal |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | $0.773 | normal |
| May 23, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 | $0.722 | normal |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | Jan 29, 2019 | $0.722 | normal |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 | $0.722 | normal |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | $0.722 | normal |
| May 24, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | May 2, 2018 | $0.656 | normal |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 | $0.656 | normal |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.656 | normal |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | $0.656 | normal |
| May 23, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | $0.618 | normal |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 | $0.618 | normal |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $0.618 | normal |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 | $0.618 | normal |
| May 23, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $0.583 | normal |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 | $0.583 | normal |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | $0.583 | normal |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.583 | normal |
HSY has a payout ratio of 53.6% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average. But if we consider the Consumer Defensive sector average of 56.2%, Hershey's payout ratio is only 4.6% lower.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 2.57% | $2.16 | 46.2% |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 2.05% | $1.51 | 52.4% |
| HSY Hershey Co | 1.6% | $4.14 | 53.6% |
Yes, Hershey has been paying dividends for the last 29 years.
Currently HSY's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in August 2023.
Hershey's last dividend ex-date was on May 18, 2023. The dividend amount was $1.036 per share.
HSY's annualized dividend per share is $4.14.
Hershey's current dividend yield is 1.6%.
Hershey pays dividends quarterly.
Hershey's dividend payout ratio is 53.6%.
Hershey's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.