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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 19, 2026): The Hershey Company (HSY) pays a $5.64 annual dividend ($1.45 quarterly), yielding 3.40% at $170.83/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 34 consecutive years of dividend growth (Dividend Aristocrat). Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.40%
Annual Dividend: $5.64 per share
Payout Ratio: 77.1%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-14
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 42
The Hershey Company dividend comes from one of America's most recognized confectionery businesses, built on brands like Reese's, Kisses, and SkinnyPop. HSY currently yields 3.57%, with trailing twelve-month payments of $5.644 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026. A beta of 0.089 makes this one of the lowest-volatility stocks available, which suits income investors who prioritize price stability alongside their dividend.
The Hershey Company pays out 77.1% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That level is supported by demand for everyday confectionery and snack products across mass merchandisers, grocery chains, and convenience stores in roughly 65 countries. The Hershey Company dividend safety hinges on earnings holding steady, and a payout above 75% leaves limited room to absorb a meaningful earnings decline without pressure on the dividend.
The Hershey Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.38 to $5.48 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 23.0% in 2024, while 2025 held flat at $5.48, the first year without an increase in the available data.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +12.3% | $3.87 (2022) | $5.48 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +11.7% | $3.15 (2020) | $5.48 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +9.4% | $2.24 (2015) | $5.48 (2025) |
HSY fits dividend investors who want a Dividend Aristocrat with a long, largely unbroken growth record and low price volatility. The current yield of 3.57% is moderate (2-4%), and it sits well above the 5-year average yield of 2.24%, meaning today's entry point delivers meaningfully more income than the historical norm. Thirty-four consecutive years of dividend increases anchor the income case. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 77.1%, which leaves less cushion than lower-payout peers, and 2025 showed no increase after a decade of steady growth.
HSY is a Dividend Aristocrat with 34 consecutive years of dividend increases.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $1.4520 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1.4520 |
| 2026-02-17 | $1.4520 |
| 2025-11-17 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-08-15 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-05-16 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-02-14 | $1.3700 |
| 2024-11-18 | $1.3700 |
| 2024-08-16 | $1.3700 |
| 2024-05-16 | $1.3700 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.3560 |
| 2025 | $5.4800 |
| 2024 | $5.4800 |
| 2023 | $4.4560 |
| 2022 | $3.8740 |
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