HSY
Hershey
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: HSY
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.15%
Payout ratio: 102.2%
Hershey's most recent dividend of $1.452 per share was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $5.64 per share, the stock yields 3.3%.
HSY dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Hershey Dividend yield
HSY has a dividend yield of 3.3% which is above the Consumer Defensive sector average. But compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.27%, Hershey's dividend yield is only 0.9% higher. Historically HSY's dividend yield has averaged at 2.3% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
HSY Dividend history
Hershey has a history of paying dividends since 1991. Our records of HSY show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 3% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 0.3% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 3.2%.
Hershey Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $1.452 | 3.02% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.452 | 2.54% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.37 | 3.06% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.37 | 3.08% |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.37 | 3.46% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.37 | 3.47% |
| 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 102.2% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Hershey's payout ratio is 69% higher.
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 | 7.09% | $2.44 | 59.7% |
| JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc | 4.9% | $4 | 69.7% |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 3.23% | $1.97 | 98% |
| HSY Hershey Co | 3.15% | $5.64 | 102.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Hershey pay a dividend?
Yes, Hershey has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was HSY's last dividend?
Hershey's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.452 per share.
How much dividend does Hershey pay (per share)?
HSY's annualized dividend per share is $5.64.
What is Hershey's dividend yield?
Hershey's current dividend yield is 3.3%.
How often does Hershey pay dividends?
Hershey pays dividends quarterly.
What is Hershey's dividend payout ratio?
Hershey's dividend payout ratio is 102.2%.
Does Hershey pay a good dividend?
Hershey's dividend yield is similar to the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.