HSY
NYSE · Food Products
Hershey Co/The
$178.08
+0.65 (+0.37%)
Dividend Overview
2.49%
Dividend Yield
+1.19% vs S&P 500 avg
$5.36
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$1.34
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio122.9%
Ex-DividendMar 12, 2026
Pay DateMar 27, 2026
Stock Price$178.08
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in HSY at $178.08/share
Monthly
$25.00
Quarterly
$74.99
Annually
$299.96
56 shares
Based on current price of $178.08 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 225 shares
$40,068.00
investment needed
Dividend Safety
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122.9% payout ratio
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A payout ratio above 80% may indicate the dividend could be at risk if earnings decline.
Dividend Comparison — Food Products
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDLZ | 2.37% | $1.91 | 101.5% | $66.02 |
| HSY | 2.49% | $5.36 | 122.9% | $178.08 |
| ADM | 2.42% | $2.06 | 91.6% | $69.97 |
| KHC | 4.58% | $1.60 | 70.4% | $24.61 |
| TSN | 4.06% | $1.97 | 147.1% | $59.68 |
| GIS | 3.62% | $2.44 | 58.3% | $35.51 |
| BG | 2.45% | $2.81 | 56.3% | $99.10 |
| SJM | 3.74% | $4.36 | — | $130.55 |
| MKC | 2.35% | $1.80 | 61.2% | $48.40 |
| HRL | 3.45% | $1.15 | 132.4% | $21.95 |