Does Hershey Pay Dividends?
The Hershey Company · HSY · updated
Key facts: Hershey dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Hershey (HSY) pays a dividend of $1.45 per share every quarter, $5.81 a year, a 3.40% yield at its share price of $170.83.
- Hershey (HSY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Hershey (HSY), $1.45 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Sep 15, 2026.
- Hershey (HSY) has paid a dividend since at least 1985; SmarterDividends' records hold 165 of its dividend payments.
- The most recent dividend increase from Hershey (HSY), 6.0% to $1.45 per share, went ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2026.
- At $5.81 a year per share, 100 shares of HSY pay $581.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Hershey (HSY) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 77% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Hershey Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-hershey-pay-dividends
How much does Hershey pay?
Hershey (HSY) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.45 per share. That is $5.81 per share a year, a 3.40% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $581.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $340.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $1.45 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $1.45 | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $1.45 | +6.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $1.37 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $1.37 | — |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $1.37 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $1.37 | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $1.37 | — |
When does Hershey pay dividends?
Hershey (HSY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The HSY ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Hershey's dividend history
Hershey (HSY) has paid a dividend since at least 1985, and SmarterDividends' records hold 165 payments. Its most recent increase, 6.0%, went ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full HSY dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Hershey pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Hershey (HSY) pays a dividend of $1.45 per share every quarter, $5.81 a year, a 3.40% yield at its share price of $170.83.
How much is Hershey's dividend?
Hershey (HSY) pays $1.45 per share each payment, $5.81 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.73 per share in total.
How often does Hershey pay dividends?
Hershey (HSY) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Hershey's next dividend?
Hershey has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
What is Hershey's dividend yield?
3.40% as of Oct 19, 2026: $5.81 a year in dividends divided by the $170.83 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of HSY pay?
About $581.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $145.20, at Hershey's current dividend rate.
Has Hershey ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Hershey's dividend since 1985.
How long has Hershey paid dividends?
Since at least 1985, the start of Hershey's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 165 payments.
When do I need to buy HSY to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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