What is the current annual payout ratio of HSY?

As of today, HSY annual payout ratio is 48.84%

What is 1-year change in HSY annual payout ratio?

HSY annual payout ratio is up +2.28% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in HSY annual payout ratio?

HSY annual payout ratio is up +5.58% over the past 3 years

How far is HSY annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

HSY annual payout ratio is currently -58.54% below its historical high of 117.80% set on December 31, 2007

How does HSY annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

HSY annual payout ratio is higher than 82.75% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is HSY next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026

What is HSY next ex-dividend date?

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

What is the current TTM payout ratio of HSY?

As of today, HSY TTM payout ratio is 81.97%

What is HSY TTM payout ratio most recent change?

HSY TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 13, 2026

What is 1-year change in HSY TTM payout ratio?

HSY TTM payout ratio is up +62.99% year-over-year

How far is HSY TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

HSY TTM payout ratio is currently -44.85% below its historical high of 148.62% set on May 21, 2008

How does HSY TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

HSY TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.82% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is HSY next earnings release?

The next earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026

What is HSY next ex-dividend date?

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

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of HSY?

As of today, HSY quarterly payout ratio is 98.12%

What is HSY quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

HSY quarterly payout ratio was down -77.31% on September 28, 2025

What is 1-year change in HSY quarterly payout ratio?

HSY quarterly payout ratio is up +61.97% year-over-year

How far is HSY quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

HSY quarterly payout ratio is currently -95.50% below its historical high of 2,181.82% set on March 31, 1993

How does HSY quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

HSY quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.60% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is HSY next earnings release?

The next earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026

What is HSY next ex-dividend date?

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

HSY Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

48.84%1.09%+2.28%

December 31, 2024

Summary

Current Value: As of today, HSY annual payout ratio is 48.84%, up +2.28% on December 31, 2024
Historical Performance: HSY annual payout ratio is up +5.58% over the past 3 years, and down -8.23% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: HSY annual payout ratio is currently -58.54% below its historical high of 117.80% set on December 31, 2007
3-Year Low Comparison: HSY annual payout ratio is +3.65% above its 3-year low of 47.12% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: HSY annual payout ratio is higher than 82.75% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

HSY Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	48.84%	+2.3%	+5.6%	-8.2%	-19.1%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 28, 25	98.12%	+62.0%	+89.3%	+168.0%	+149.3%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 13, 26	81.97%	+63.0%	+68.4%	+58.7%	+41.8%
Price	Jan 13, 26	$195.29	+25.7%	-13.8%	+32.5%	+294.1%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jan 13, 26	2.81%	-20.4%	+64.3%	+31.3%	+8.9%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 24	$1.08B	+22.0%	+58.1%	+77.8%	+311.8%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 24	$5.48	+23.0%	+60.7%	+83.3%	+360.5%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 24	$1.93B	+24.1%	+21.3%	+33.2%	+109.3%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 24	$11.20B	+0.3%	+24.9%	+40.3%	+111.4%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 24	$10.92	+20.5%	+53.5%	+100.0%	+473.3%

Payout Ratio Highs

HSY Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	48.84%	Dec 31, 24	at high
5Y	50.24%	N/A	-2.8%
All	117.80%	Dec 31, 07	-58.5%

Payout Ratio Lows

HSY Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	47.12%	N/A	+3.6%
5Y	46.26%	Dec 31, 21	+5.6%
All	29.70%	Dec 31, 99	+64.4%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2024	48.84%	+2.3%
2023	47.75%	+1.3%
2022	47.12%	+1.9%
2021	46.26%	-7.9%
2020	50.24%	-5.6%
2019	53.22%	+10.8%
2018	48.04%	-30.9%
2017	69.56%	+0.3%
2016	69.37%	-25.3%
2015	92.82%	+78.5%
2014	52.00%	+8.3%
2013	48.00%	-7.0%
2012	51.63%	+6.8%
2011	48.35%	-13.0%
2010	55.60%	-8.0%
2009	60.41%	-28.5%
2008	84.44%	-28.3%
2007	117.80%	+180.1%
2006	42.06%	-7.1%
2005	45.28%	+30.0%
2004	34.82%	-12.3%
2003	39.72%	-4.5%
2002	41.58%	-44.3%

Year	Value	Change
2001	74.70%	+72.5%
2000	43.31%	+45.8%
1999	29.70%	-21.6%
1998	37.86%	+4.7%
1997	36.15%	-13.9%
1996	42.01%	+7.6%
1995	39.05%	-32.7%
1994	58.06%	+71.7%
1993	33.81%	-10.3%
1992	37.69%	-0.8%
1991	37.99%	-6.5%
1990	40.65%	+6.0%
1989	38.35%	-5.3%
1988	40.50%	+16.6%
1987	34.73%	-4.2%
1986	36.26%	-0.4%
1985	36.42%	+2.3%
1984	35.59%	+3.4%
1983	34.41%	+3.4%
1982	33.28%	+4.9%
1981	31.74%	-7.3%
1980	34.23%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of HSY?
As of today, HSY annual payout ratio is 48.84%
What is 1-year change in HSY annual payout ratio?
HSY annual payout ratio is up +2.28% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in HSY annual payout ratio?
HSY annual payout ratio is up +5.58% over the past 3 years
How far is HSY annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
HSY annual payout ratio is currently -58.54% below its historical high of 117.80% set on December 31, 2007
How does HSY annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
HSY annual payout ratio is higher than 82.75% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is HSY next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026
What is HSY next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for HSY has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

81.97%0.00%0.00%

January 13, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, HSY TTM payout ratio is 81.97%, unchanged on January 13, 2026
Historical Performance: HSY TTM payout ratio is up +62.99% year-over-year, and up +68.42% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: HSY TTM payout ratio is currently -44.85% below its historical high of 148.62% set on May 21, 2008
3-Year Low Comparison: HSY TTM payout ratio is +76.85% above its 3-year low of 46.35% reached on September 1, 2023
Sector Comparison: HSY TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.82% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

HSY Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 13, 26	81.97%	0.0%	+63.0%	+68.4%	+58.7%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 28, 25	98.12%	-77.3%	+62.0%	+89.3%	+168.0%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	48.84%	–	+2.3%	+5.6%	-8.2%
Price	Jan 13, 26	$195.29	+3.1%	+25.7%	-13.8%	+32.5%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 13, 26	2.81%	-2.8%	-20.4%	+64.3%	+31.3%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 28, 25	$1.08B	+0.1%	+3.1%	+44.8%	+70.8%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 13, 26	$5.48	0.0%	0.0%	+41.5%	+73.8%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 28, 25	$1.84B	+11.4%	+11.3%	+6.4%	+23.4%
TTM Revenue	Sep 28, 25	$11.49B	+1.7%	+4.7%	+13.8%	+43.0%
TTM EPS	Sep 28, 25	$6.69	-11.2%	-23.0%	-12.7%	+17.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

HSY TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	81.97%	Sep 28, 25	at high
3Y	81.97%	Sep 28, 25	at high
5Y	81.97%	Sep 28, 25	at high
All	148.62%	May 21, 08	-44.9%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

HSY TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	50.29%	Jan 14, 25	+63.0%
3Y	46.35%	Sep 1, 23	+76.8%
5Y	45.04%	Mar 1, 22	+82.0%
All	0.00%	Mar 17, 80	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jan 2026	81.97%	0.0%
Sep 2025	81.97%	+12.6%
Jun 2025	72.82%	+7.7%
Mar 2025	67.59%	+34.4%
Dec 2024	50.29%	-17.7%
Sep 2024	61.07%	+7.3%
Jun 2024	56.89%	+19.9%
Mar 2024	47.45%	-3.6%
Dec 2023	49.20%	+6.1%
Sep 2023	46.35%	-2.8%
Jun 2023	47.68%	-2.0%
Mar 2023	48.66%	-0.0%
Dec 2022	48.67%	-0.3%
Sep 2022	48.83%	+6.6%
Jun 2022	45.82%	+1.7%
Mar 2022	45.04%	-6.1%
Dec 2021	47.96%	-0.3%
Sep 2021	48.12%	+2.9%
Jun 2021	46.75%	-1.5%
Mar 2021	47.44%	-8.2%
Dec 2020	51.65%	-5.7%
Sep 2020	54.80%	-9.6%
Jun 2020	60.63%	+5.6%
Mar 2020	57.40%	+4.7%
Dec 2019	54.81%	+13.1%
Sep 2019	48.45%	-3.1%
Jun 2019	49.98%	-4.8%
Mar 2019	52.52%	+6.3%
Dec 2018	49.41%	-11.2%
Sep 2018	55.64%	+3.1%
Jun 2018	53.95%	-1.2%
Mar 2018	54.63%	-21.4%
Dec 2017	69.54%	-7.0%
Sep 2017	74.75%	-5.2%
Jun 2017	78.89%	-7.2%
Mar 2017	85.04%	+18.2%
Dec 2016	71.93%	+14.6%
Sep 2016	62.79%	-8.0%
Jun 2016	68.25%	-31.8%
Mar 2016	100.11%	+4.0%
Dec 2015	96.23%	-0.9%
Sep 2015	97.11%	+15.7%
Jun 2015	83.95%	+50.7%
Mar 2015	55.71%	+2.8%
Dec 2014	54.18%	+0.1%
Sep 2014	54.11%	+3.3%
Jun 2014	52.36%	+2.2%
Mar 2014	51.22%	+2.2%
Dec 2013	50.13%	-0.8%
Sep 2013	50.55%	-1.4%
Jun 2013	51.28%	-1.0%
Mar 2013	51.82%	-3.9%
Dec 2012	53.90%	+3.6%
Sep 2012	52.01%	+5.4%
Jun 2012	49.35%	+1.5%
Mar 2012	48.63%	-3.6%
Dec 2011	50.43%	+0.6%
Sep 2011	50.13%	-0.9%
Jun 2011	50.59%	-12.1%
Mar 2011	57.56%	-0.4%
Dec 2010	57.82%	+0.2%
Sep 2010	57.72%	-1.7%
Jun 2010	58.73%	+7.2%
Mar 2010	54.81%	-12.4%
Dec 2009	62.55%	-10.1%
Sep 2009	69.60%	-9.4%
Jun 2009	76.84%	-8.4%
Mar 2009	83.93%	-4.0%
Dec 2008	87.39%	-9.0%
Sep 2008	96.06%	-22.0%
Jun 2008	123.10%	-15.2%
Mar 2008	145.19%	+18.3%
Dec 2007	122.78%	+49.7%
Sep 2007	81.99%	+41.1%
Jun 2007	58.12%	+24.1%
Mar 2007	46.83%	+6.9%
Dec 2006	43.82%	+1.7%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2006	43.09%	-11.5%
Jun 2006	48.71%	+0.6%
Mar 2006	48.43%	+1.4%
Dec 2005	47.77%	+4.6%
Sep 2005	45.65%	+13.2%
Jun 2005	40.32%	+11.5%
Mar 2005	36.15%	0.0%
Dec 2004	36.15%	-3.0%
Sep 2004	37.27%	-1.2%
Jun 2004	37.71%	-10.0%
Mar 2004	41.90%	+2.0%
Dec 2003	41.06%	+0.7%
Sep 2003	40.76%	-3.0%
Jun 2003	42.00%	-0.7%
Mar 2003	42.28%	-1.4%
Dec 2002	42.86%	-42.7%
Sep 2002	74.84%	+1.5%
Jun 2002	73.76%	-3.1%
Mar 2002	76.10%	-2.0%
Dec 2001	77.65%	+81.5%
Sep 2001	42.79%	-1.8%
Jun 2001	43.58%	-1.8%
Mar 2001	44.38%	-0.6%
Dec 2000	44.63%	-3.6%
Sep 2000	46.29%	-5.2%
Jun 2000	48.83%	+4.9%
Mar 2000	46.55%	+51.3%
Dec 1999	30.77%	+3.6%
Sep 1999	29.70%	+5.8%
Jun 1999	28.07%	+1.5%
Mar 1999	27.65%	-29.4%
Dec 1998	39.15%	+3.1%
Sep 1998	37.97%	-0.8%
Jun 1998	38.26%	+2.3%
Mar 1998	37.39%	-0.7%
Dec 1997	37.67%	-10.4%
Sep 1997	42.05%	-0.7%
Jun 1997	42.33%	-1.2%
Mar 1997	42.86%	-1.3%
Dec 1996	43.43%	+12.1%
Sep 1996	38.74%	-2.6%
Jun 1996	39.78%	-1.5%
Mar 1996	40.38%	+0.8%
Dec 1995	40.07%	-28.6%
Sep 1995	56.12%	-0.8%
Jun 1995	56.56%	-1.6%
Mar 1995	57.46%	-1.7%
Dec 1994	58.43%	+37.4%
Sep 1994	42.54%	-2.2%
Jun 1994	43.48%	+2.6%
Mar 1994	42.39%	-20.4%
Dec 1993	53.27%	-3.1%
Sep 1993	54.95%	-1.3%
Jun 1993	55.67%	+7.7%
Mar 1993	51.71%	+35.6%
Dec 1992	38.13%	-0.5%
Sep 1992	38.34%	+1.8%
Jun 1992	37.66%	+0.5%
Mar 1992	37.48%	-2.7%
Dec 1991	38.52%	-11.3%
Sep 1991	43.42%	-15.7%
Jun 1991	51.51%	+22.1%
Mar 1991	42.18%	+2.2%
Dec 1990	41.28%	+7.4%
Sep 1990	38.43%	+20.1%
Jun 1990	32.00%	-16.7%
Mar 1990	38.42%	-1.5%
Dec 1989	38.99%	+10.9%
Dec 1988	35.15%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of HSY?
As of today, HSY TTM payout ratio is 81.97%
What is HSY TTM payout ratio most recent change?
HSY TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 13, 2026
What is 1-year change in HSY TTM payout ratio?
HSY TTM payout ratio is up +62.99% year-over-year
How far is HSY TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
HSY TTM payout ratio is currently -44.85% below its historical high of 148.62% set on May 21, 2008
How does HSY TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
HSY TTM payout ratio is higher than 93.82% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is HSY next earnings release?
The next earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026
What is HSY next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for HSY has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

98.12%334.33%-77.31%

September 28, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, HSY quarterly payout ratio is 98.12%, down -77.31% on September 28, 2025
Historical Performance: HSY quarterly payout ratio is up +61.97% year-over-year, and up +89.35% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: HSY quarterly payout ratio is currently -95.50% below its historical high of 2,181.82% set on March 31, 1993
3-Year Low Comparison: HSY quarterly payout ratio is +188.93% above its 3-year low of 33.96% reached on December 31, 2024
Sector Comparison: HSY quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.60% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

HSY Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 28, 25	98.12%	-77.3%	+62.0%	+89.3%	+168.0%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	48.84%	–	+2.3%	+5.6%	-8.2%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 13, 26	81.97%	0.0%	+63.0%	+68.4%	+58.7%
Price	Jan 13, 26	$195.29	+3.1%	+25.7%	-13.8%	+32.5%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 13, 26	2.81%	-2.8%	-20.4%	+64.3%	+31.3%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 28, 25	$271.13M	-0.0%	+0.3%	+31.0%	+65.6%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 13, 26	$5.48	0.0%	0.0%	+41.5%	+73.8%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 28, 25	$755.99M	+2686.8%	+33.3%	+130.9%	+101.6%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 28, 25	$3.18B	+21.7%	+6.5%	+16.6%	+43.3%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 28, 25	$1.36	+339.9%	-38.2%	-29.9%	-36.5%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

HSY Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	432.45%	Jun 29, 25	-77.3%
3Y	432.45%	Jun 29, 25	-77.3%
5Y	432.45%	Jun 29, 25	-77.3%
All	2,181.82%	Mar 31, 93	-95.5%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

HSY Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	33.96%	N/A	+188.9%
3Y	33.96%	Dec 31, 24	+188.9%
5Y	33.94%	Mar 1, 22	+189.1%
All	-114.65%	Jun 1, 15	+185.6%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	98.12%	-77.3%
Jun 2025	432.45%	+257.0%
Mar 2025	121.14%	+256.7%
Dec 2024	33.96%	-43.9%
Sep 2024	60.58%	-59.5%
Jun 2024	149.55%	+336.3%
Mar 2024	34.28%	-49.7%
Dec 2023	68.13%	+48.6%
Sep 2023	45.84%	-9.5%
Jun 2023	50.66%	+43.5%
Mar 2023	35.31%	-32.4%
Dec 2022	52.24%	+0.8%
Sep 2022	51.82%	-9.1%
Jun 2022	57.01%	+68.0%
Mar 2022	33.94%	-36.2%
Dec 2021	53.21%	+30.9%
Sep 2021	40.66%	-24.2%
Jun 2021	53.64%	+30.8%
Mar 2021	41.01%	-26.6%
Dec 2020	55.85%	+52.6%
Sep 2020	36.61%	-37.3%
Jun 2020	58.38%	-0.6%
Mar 2020	58.71%	-23.6%
Dec 2019	76.85%	+58.5%
Sep 2019	48.50%	+2.0%
Jun 2019	47.57%	-1.3%
Mar 2019	48.20%	+8.5%
Dec 2018	44.43%	-19.9%
Sep 2018	55.50%	-7.2%
Jun 2018	59.82%	+56.2%
Mar 2018	38.29%	-48.3%
Dec 2017	74.04%	+49.5%
Sep 2017	49.53%	-21.6%
Jun 2017	63.19%	-51.5%
Mar 2017	130.30%	+19.2%
Dec 2016	109.34%	+93.4%
Sep 2016	56.54%	-31.7%
Jun 2016	82.75%	+55.4%
Mar 2016	53.24%	-7.7%
Dec 2015	57.67%	-28.1%
Sep 2015	80.19%	+169.9%
Jun 2015	-114.65%	-345.3%
Mar 2015	46.74%	-17.9%
Dec 2014	56.92%	+10.5%
Sep 2014	51.51%	-17.2%
Jun 2014	62.20%	+49.1%
Mar 2014	41.71%	-26.5%
Dec 2013	56.71%	+25.4%
Sep 2013	45.23%	-21.0%
Jun 2013	57.23%	+51.1%
Mar 2013	37.87%	-37.9%
Dec 2012	60.97%	+30.2%
Sep 2012	46.82%	-24.0%
Jun 2012	61.58%	+46.4%
Mar 2012	42.05%	-21.0%
Dec 2011	53.25%	+38.3%
Sep 2011	38.49%	-34.2%
Jun 2011	58.50%	+22.3%
Mar 2011	47.85%	-8.5%
Dec 2010	52.27%	+32.8%
Sep 2010	39.35%	-74.0%
Jun 2010	151.54%	+215.0%
Mar 2010	48.11%	-7.6%
Dec 2009	52.06%	+28.0%
Sep 2009	40.68%	-55.9%
Jun 2009	92.23%	+6.5%
Mar 2009	86.61%	+8.2%
Dec 2008	80.01%	+51.6%
Sep 2008	52.78%	-66.7%
Jun 2008	158.51%	+52.5%
Mar 2008	103.96%	-14.1%
Dec 2007	120.96%	+15.5%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2007	104.70%	-93.8%
Jun 2007	1,691.00%	+2,503.9%
Mar 2007	64.94%	+66.9%
Dec 2006	38.90%	+17.5%
Sep 2006	33.10%	-42.1%
Jun 2006	57.12%	+21.4%
Mar 2006	47.07%	+29.5%
Dec 2005	36.36%	-28.9%
Sep 2005	51.12%	-9.4%
Jun 2005	56.43%	+26.4%
Mar 2005	44.63%	+43.5%
Dec 2004	31.11%	-2.3%
Sep 2004	31.83%	-5.9%
Jun 2004	33.81%	-27.7%
Mar 2004	46.74%	+35.1%
Dec 2003	34.59%	+3.8%
Sep 2003	33.33%	-42.9%
Jun 2003	58.39%	+34.1%
Mar 2003	43.55%	+31.9%
Dec 2002	33.01%	-7.4%
Sep 2002	35.66%	-44.3%
Jun 2002	64.00%	+37.5%
Mar 2002	46.53%	+152.1%
Dec 2001	-89.33%	-369.3%
Sep 2001	33.17%	-53.2%
Jun 2001	70.86%	+49.6%
Mar 2001	47.37%	+47.0%
Dec 2000	32.23%	-7.4%
Sep 2000	34.82%	-60.1%
Jun 2000	87.35%	+76.7%
Mar 2000	49.43%	+37.5%
Dec 1999	35.94%	-11.2%
Sep 1999	40.46%	-38.4%
Jun 1999	65.64%	+343.8%
Mar 1999	14.79%	-51.7%
Dec 1998	30.61%	-2.2%
Sep 1998	31.29%	-51.4%
Jun 1998	64.38%	+57.4%
Mar 1998	40.91%	+54.3%
Dec 1997	26.51%	-13.3%
Sep 1997	30.59%	-48.2%
Jun 1997	59.09%	+35.7%
Mar 1997	43.54%	+13.8%
Dec 1996	38.25%	+19.8%
Sep 1996	31.92%	-52.3%
Jun 1996	66.91%	+45.6%
Mar 1996	45.96%	+78.1%
Dec 1995	25.80%	-22.4%
Sep 1995	33.25%	-60.2%
Jun 1995	83.48%	+82.6%
Mar 1995	45.71%	-59.2%
Dec 1994	112.10%	+228.2%
Sep 1994	34.16%	-66.4%
Jun 1994	101.58%	+108.7%
Mar 1994	48.68%	+73.1%
Dec 1993	28.12%	-22.1%
Sep 1993	36.08%	-60.7%
Jun 1993	91.92%	-95.8%
Mar 1993	2,181.82%	+7,413.2%
Dec 1992	29.04%	-19.0%
Sep 1992	35.87%	-43.0%
Jun 1992	62.90%	+70.0%
Mar 1992	37.01%	+27.1%
Dec 1991	29.11%	-14.0%
Sep 1991	33.85%	-46.0%
Jun 1991	62.70%	+53.1%
Mar 1991	40.95%	-5.0%
Dec 1990	43.10%	-26.5%
Sep 1990	58.66%	+123.1%
Jun 1990	26.29%	-28.4%
Mar 1990	36.73%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of HSY?
As of today, HSY quarterly payout ratio is 98.12%
What is HSY quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
HSY quarterly payout ratio was down -77.31% on September 28, 2025
What is 1-year change in HSY quarterly payout ratio?
HSY quarterly payout ratio is up +61.97% year-over-year
How far is HSY quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
HSY quarterly payout ratio is currently -95.50% below its historical high of 2,181.82% set on March 31, 1993
How does HSY quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
HSY quarterly payout ratio is higher than 93.60% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is HSY next earnings release?
The next earnings release for HSY is on February 5, 2026
What is HSY next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for HSY has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

HSY Official Website www.thehersheycompany.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000162828025047471/0001628280-25-047471-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711125000014/0000047111-25-000014-index.htm
HSY Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/HSY
HSY Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/hsy