The Hershey Company
HSY40 yrs growthConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$182.71
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.18%
Annual Dividend
$5.81
Payout Ratio
104%
5-Yr Growth
11.7%
Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
HSY Dividend Safety Score
85/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak39 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage104% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage56% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.20
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.3× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is HSY a good dividend stock?
YesThe Hershey Company (HSY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.18% ($5.81/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 40 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 11.7% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (104%)
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.18%
- Payout Ratio
- 104%
- Annual Dividend
- $5.81
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 11.7%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 15, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 40
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.08
- Market Cap
- $37.1B
- P/E Ratio
- 34.0
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 6%
- 52-Week Range
- $160.07 – $239.48
- Dividend Safety
- A · 85/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — | $1.4520 | regular |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $1.4520 | regular |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| May 16, 2025 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Nov 18, 2024 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Aug 16, 2024 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| May 16, 2024 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Feb 16, 2024 | — | $1.3700 | regular |
| Nov 16, 2023 | — | $1.1920 | regular |
| Aug 17, 2023 | — | $1.1920 | regular |
| May 18, 2023 | — | $1.0360 | regular |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $1.0360 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $5.81 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$145.25
Annual$581.00
Monthly avg$48.42
