HSY Dividend History & Yield
The Hershey Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $1.452 | $145.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $1.452 | $145.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 28, 2027 | $1.452 | $145.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $1.452 | $145.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HSY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.808 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much HSY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 207 | $35,798 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,034 | $178,988 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,067 | $357,975 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.35%. $10,000 in HSY would currently pay about $335 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HSY dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $1.452 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $1.452 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $1.452 | +6.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2025 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2024 | — | $1.37 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | — | $1.37 | +14.9% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | — | $1.192 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | — | $1.192 | +15.1% |
| May 18, 2023 | — | $1.036 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $1.036 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | — | $1.036 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | — | $1.036 | +15.0% |
| May 19, 2022 | — | $0.901 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.901 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | — | $0.901 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | — | $0.901 | +12.1% |
| May 20, 2021 | — | $0.804 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | — | $0.804 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2020 | — | $0.804 | +0.0% |
HSY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Raised 6.0% | $1.37 | $1.452 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
HSY scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Confectioners. First dividend on our records: Aug 19, 1985. 165 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HSY dividend FAQ
When is HSY's next ex-dividend date?
HSY's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.452 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does HSY pay dividends?
HSY pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.452 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is HSY's dividend yield?
HSY's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.30%, based on $5.726 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $173.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.808 per share, is 3.35%.
How much does HSY pay per share?
HSY pays about $1.452 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.808 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $580.80 a year.
Has HSY grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.6% a year (+4.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HSY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.35%, you would need about 207 shares of HSY (roughly $35,798 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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