HSY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

HSY has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 5.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.27%
Payout Ratio 75.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.59%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%
Payout FCF 50.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 76.46%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.2%
Total Return 5y: 51.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 9,984 M 16.8% 50.4%
CALM 3,836 M 9.74% 26.7%
KHC 27,461 M 5.74% 6.07%
SFD 9,348 M 4.49% 5.30%
AGRO 1,263 M 4.26% 5.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,836 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,191 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,092 M 12.0% 100%
NOMD 1,788 M 13.3% 100%

HSY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-15 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.76%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-15 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.76%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-16 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.84%
2025-02-14 2025-02-17 2025-03-14 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.86%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-16 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.8%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-16 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.7%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-14 Quarterly 1.37 0% 0.67%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-15 Quarterly 1.37 14.9% 0.72%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-15 Quarterly 1.192 0% 0.61%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-15 Quarterly 1.192 15.1% 0.54%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-15 Quarterly 1.036 0% 0.39%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-15 Quarterly 1.036 0% 0.44%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-15 Quarterly 1.036 0% 0.47%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-15 Quarterly 1.036 15% 0.45%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.901 0% 0.44%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.901 0% 0.45%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.901 0% 0.5%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.901 12.1% 0.51%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.804 0% 0.47%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.804 0% 0.54%
2020-11-19 2020-11-20 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.804 0% N/A
2020-08-20 2020-08-21 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.804 4% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.773 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.773 0% N/A
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.773 0% N/A
2019-08-22 2019-08-23 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.773 7.1% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-24 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.722 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.722 0% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.722 0% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.722 10.1% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.656 0% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.656 0% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.656 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.656 6.1% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2016-11-21 2016-11-23 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2016-08-23 2016-08-25 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.618 6% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.583 0% N/A
2016-02-23 2016-02-25 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.583 0% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.583 0% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.583 9% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.535 10.3% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A

HSY Dividend FAQ

The Hershey Company (HSY) manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of confectionery, salty-snack, and pantry products across three operating segments-North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International-serving wholesale, retail, and food-service channels in roughly 80 countries.

What is the Dividend Yield of HSY?

As of February 2026, HSY`s dividend yield is 3.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.48 USD by the current share price of 194.75.

Does HSY pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HSY paid a dividend of 5.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 1.37 USD.

How often does HSY pay dividends?

HSY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HSY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

HSY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HSY for the next 4 payments are between 1.248 (-8.9%) and 1.275 (-6.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will HSY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.37 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hershey (HSY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HSY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hershey (HSY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HSY?

HSY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.6% per year.
Strong growth: HSY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HSY?

HSY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought HSY's shares at 128.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HSY?

HSY Payout Consistency is 95.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Hershey has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HSY have a good Dividend Yield?

HSY`s 3.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HSY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HSY is 75.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of HSY?

HSY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HSY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HSY's Outstanding Shares?

Hershey's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has HSY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 16, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 376,420,000
1986 376,420,000
1987 360,744,000 -4.16%
1988 360,744,000
1989 360,000,000 -0.21%
1990 353,750,000 -1.74%
1991 356,111,100 +0.67%
1992 361,621,600 +1.55%
1993 360,975,600 -0.18%
1994 347,200,000 -3.82%
1995 322,500,000 -7.11%
1996 309,400,000 -4.06%
1997 298,800,000 -3.43%
1998 290,900,000 -2.64%
1999 281,700,000 -3.16%
2000 275,400,000 -2.24%
2001 273,414,000 -0.72%
2002 271,967,900 -0.53%
2003 261,304,000 -3.92%
2004 188,726,000 -27.78%
2005 183,853,000 -2.58%
2006 237,700,000 +29.29%
2007 228,900,000 -3.7%
2008 228,700,000 -0.09%
2009 229,600,000 +0.39%
2010 230,500,000 +0.39%
2011 229,117,000 -0.6%
2012 227,264,000 -0.81%
2013 227,357,000 +0.04%
2014 223,547,000 -1.68%
2015 218,542,000 -2.24%
2016 213,934,000 -2.11%
2017 212,596,000 -0.63%
2018 211,060,000 -0.72%
2019 210,491,000 -0.27%
2020 209,384,000 -0.53%
2021 207,447,000 -0.93%
2022 206,291,000 -0.56%
2023 205,357,000 -0.45%
2024 203,487,000 -0.91%
2025 203,494,000 +0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:15