HSY Hershey dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Hershey's most recent dividend of $1.37 per share was on Nov 18, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $5.48 per share, the stock yields 3.13%.
Key dates
- HSY last dividend date: Nov 18, 2024
HSY dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
HSY has a dividend yield of 3.13% which is above the Consumer Defensive sector average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.56%, Hershey's dividend yield is 22% higher. Historically HSY's dividend yield has averaged at 2.0% 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 four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 27% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 39%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.37 | 3.22% |
| 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 61.4% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.6%, Hershey's payout ratio is 15% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HSY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc | 3.75% | $3.1 | 66.4% |
| GIS General Mills Inc | 3.71% | $2.38 | 56.3% |
| HSY Hershey Co | 3.13% | $5.48 | 61.4% |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 2.69% | $1.75 | 61.4% |
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 Nov 18, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.37 per share.
How much dividend does Hershey pay (per share)?
HSY's annualized dividend per share is $5.48.
What is Hershey's dividend yield?
Hershey's current dividend yield is 3.13%.
How often does Hershey pay dividends?
Hershey pays dividends quarterly.
What is Hershey's dividend payout ratio?
Hershey's dividend payout ratio is 61.4%.
Does Hershey pay a good dividend?
Hershey's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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