Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.34
The Hershey Company (HSY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HSY Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
HSY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$5.34
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout49.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR12.3%
5Y CAGR11.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return5.0%
5Y Total Return15.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,53310Y ago$21,82520Y ago$41,841
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HSY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
HSY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Hershey Company distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 49.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSY does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.3% and 5-year CAGR of 11.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HSY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 15.3%, with dividends contributing 14.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,825 today.
HSY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$24.00
Avg/Payment$1.1998
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $1.4520 | — | 3.02% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.4520 | ↑ +6.0% | 2.54% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 3.06% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 3.08% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 3.46% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 3.47% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.3700 | — | 3.22% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.3700 | — | 2.74% | Sep 16, 2024 |
HSY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
0Y
11.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSYThe Hershey Company | $35.0B | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 TRTootsie Roll Industr… | $2.7B | 1.0% | 26.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
2nd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
HSY Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $5.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.34 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $5.48 | 23.0% | 4 | $10.94 | 50.1% | 2.00x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $4.46 | 15.0% | 4 | $9.06 | 49.2% | 2.03x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $3.87 | 13.6% | 4 | $7.96 | 48.7% | 2.05x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $3.41 | 8.1% | 4 | $7.11 | 48.0% | 2.09x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $3.15 | 5.5% | 4 | $6.11 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $2.99 | 8.5% | 4 | $5.46 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $2.76 | 8.2% | 4 | $5.58 | 49.4% | 2.02x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $2.55 | 6.1% | 4 | $3.66 | 69.6% | 1.44x | 1.7% |
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HSY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HSY stock.
How much dividend does HSY pay per share?
The Hershey Company (HSY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HSY's next ex-dividend date?
HSY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HSY typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HSY's dividend safe?
HSY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +49.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HSY increased its dividend?
HSY has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.7%.
How often does HSY pay dividends?
The Hershey Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HSY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HSY five years ago would be worth approximately $11,533 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HSY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HSY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.