HSY — The Hershey Company
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | HSY | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 11.68% | 4.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 106.6% | 45.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -14.3% | -4.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
12.26%
5-Year Growth
11.68%
10-Year Growth
9.38%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 14, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1.4520 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2026 | $1.4520 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.4520 | +5.99% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.3700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.3700 | +14.93% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.1920 | 0.00% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1.1920 | +15.06% |
| May 18, 2023 | $1.0360 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $1.0360 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $1.0360 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $1.0360 | +14.98% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.9010 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.9010 | 0.00% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.9010 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
106.6%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
53.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.19 | $354.21M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.11 | $251.16M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.31 | -$46.47M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.36 | $1.15B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.