HSY ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
The Hershey Company
HSY dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $1.452 |
| May 15, 2026 | ≈ Jun 16, 2026 | $1.452 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ≈ Mar 21, 2026 | $1.452 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ≈ Dec 19, 2025 | $1.37 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ≈ Sep 16, 2025 | $1.37 |
| May 16, 2025 | ≈ Jun 17, 2025 | $1.37 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ≈ Mar 18, 2025 | $1.37 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ≈ Dec 20, 2024 | $1.37 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ≈ Sep 17, 2024 | $1.37 |
| May 16, 2024 | ≈ Jun 17, 2024 | $1.37 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | ≈ Mar 19, 2024 | $1.37 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from HSY's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is HSY's next ex-dividend date?
HSY's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 12, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is HSY's dividend?
HSY most recently paid about $1.452 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $5.7188 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is HSY's dividend yield?
HSY's dividend yield is about 3.49%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $163.84 as of Oct 13, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does HSY pay its dividend?
HSY pays quarterly. The payment date for the Nov 13, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on HSY's usual timing we estimate about Dec 15, 2026.
Has HSY grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, HSY paid $5.726 per share, which was 4.5% higher than the 4 payments before that ($5.48). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of HSY pay?
At the current yield of 3.49%, $10,000 invested in HSY would pay roughly $349 a year in dividends, or about $29 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has HSY made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year HSY's share price changed by -13.4%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -10.4%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?