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The Hershey Company (HSY) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.91% as of December 16, 2025. The company distributed $5.48 per share in dividends over the past 12 months, representing a 11.2%% increase compared to the previous year. With a payout ratio of 79.7%%, the company prioritizes returning cash to shareholders while maintaining some flexibility for growth investments. Investors can expect the next quarterly dividend payment around Mar 15, 2026. With 15 consecutive years of dividend increases, The Hershey Company has established itself as a reliable dividend payer with a strong track record.
Current Dividend
$5.48
Annual payment per share
Yield
2.91%
Annual return from dividends
Payout Ratio
79.7%
GenerousHigher ratio may limit future increases
5-Year Growth
11.2%
Annual increase (2020 - 2025)
Next Dividend Payment
March
QuarterlyEst: Mar 15, 2026
Dividend Status: Established Dividend Payer
Companies with consistent dividend growth are often financially healthy and demonstrate long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
| Date | Change Type | Message |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2025 | Update | The Hershey Company (HSY) updated: dividend yield, 5-year average yield changed |
2025-11-17 | $1.37 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-10-29 | 3.06% | Quarterly |
2025-08-15 | $1.37 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-07-29 | 3.08% | Quarterly |
2025-05-16 | $1.37 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-05-01 | 3.46% | Quarterly |
2025-02-14 | $1.37 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-02-05 | 3.47% | Quarterly |
2024-11-18 | $1.37 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-11-07 | 3.22% | Quarterly |
2024-08-16 | $1.37 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-07-31 | 2.74% | Quarterly |
2024-05-16 | $1.37 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-05-02 | 2.46% | Quarterly |
2024-02-16 | $1.37 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-02-07 | 2.51% | Quarterly |
2023-11-16 | $1.19 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-10-25 | 2.28% | Quarterly |
2023-08-17 | $1.19 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-07-26 | 1.98% | Quarterly |
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