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The Hershey Company (HSY) Dividend Yield

Annual Dividend Yield

2.86%0.01%+0.35%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, HSY annual dividend yield is 2.86%, up +0.35% on
Historical Performance
HSY annual dividend yield is up +101.41% over the past 3 years, up +43.72% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
HSY annual dividend yield is currently -26.10% below its historical high of 3.87% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
HSY annual dividend yield is +104.29% above its 3-year low of 1.40% reached on
Sector Comparison
HSY annual dividend yield is higher than 41.84% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
Next Dividend
As of today, the next dividend for HSY has not been announced

Dividend Yield Chart

SUGGESTED SERIES

Performance

HSY Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual Dividend Yield2.86%-14.9%+101.4%+43.7%+28.8%
Price$191.48+17.3%-29.9%+20.6%+232.1%
Annual Dividend$5.480.0%+41.5%+73.8%+328.1%
122.87%+151.6%+160.8%+144.6%+121.0%
$1.09B+0.1%+40.0%+69.4%+282.9%
$1.75B-9.2%-3.3%+39.0%+149.9%
Annual Revenue$11.69B+4.4%+12.2%+43.5%+106.2%
Annual EPS$4.34-60.2%-45.5%-28.9%+96.2%
PE Ratio44.07+118.8%+32.8%+86.4%+73.3%

Dividend Yield Highs

HSY Annual Dividend Yield Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y3.79%-24.5%
5Y3.79%-24.5%
All3.87%-26.1%

Dividend Yield Lows

HSY Annual Dividend Yield Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y1.40%+104.3%
5Y1.40%+104.3%
All1.10%+160.0%

Dividend Yield History

YearValueChange
2.86%-5.0%
3.01%-7.1%
3.24%+35.6%
2.39%+43.1%
1.67%-5.1%
1.76%-15.0%
2.07%+2.0%
2.03%-21.0%
2.57%+14.7%
2.24%-3.4%
2.32%-7.2%
2.50%+27.6%
1.96%+5.4%
1.86%-13.9%
2.16%-3.1%
2.23%-17.7%
2.71%-18.4%
3.32%-3.2%
3.43%+19.1%
2.88%+39.1%
2.07%+23.2%
YearValueChange
1.68%+12.0%
1.50%-20.2%
1.88%+0.5%
1.87%+8.7%
1.72%+2.4%
1.68%-20.4%
2.11%+42.6%
1.48%+8.8%
1.36%-21.8%
1.74%-17.5%
2.11%-18.2%
2.58%+10.7%
2.33%+6.4%
2.19%+3.3%
2.12%-19.7%
2.64%+28.2%
2.06%-18.9%
2.54%+7.2%
2.37%+12.3%
2.11%-

FAQ

  • What is the current annual dividend yield of HSY?

    As of today, HSY annual dividend yield is 2.86%

  • What is HSY annual dividend yield most recent change?

    HSY annual dividend yield was up +0.35% on April 24, 2026

  • What is 1-year change in HSY annual dividend yield?

    HSY annual dividend yield is down -14.88% year-over-year

  • How far is HSY annual dividend yield from its all-time high?

    HSY annual dividend yield is currently -26.10% below its historical high of 3.87% set on March 10, 2009

  • How does HSY annual dividend yield rank versus sector peers?

    HSY annual dividend yield is higher than 41.84% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

  • What is HSY next ex-dividend date?

    As of today, the next dividend for HSY has not been scheduled

  • When is HSY next annual earnings release?

    As of today, the next annual earnings release for HSY has not been scheduled

Dividend Yield Formula

Dividend Yield =    × 100%

Data Sources & References

  1. HSY Official Website www.thehersheycompany.com
  2. Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000162828026005604/0001628280-26-005604-index.htm
  3. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000162828026005604/0001628280-26-005604-index.htm
  4. HSY Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/HSY
  5. HSY Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/hsy