Is The Hershey Company a good dividend stock?

The Hershey Company (HSY) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.85%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is HSY's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for HSY stock is currently 3.85%.

How much does HSY pay in dividends per year?

The Hershey Company pays an annual dividend of $7.0960 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does HSY pay dividends?

HSY stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is HSY's dividend growing?

The Hershey Company's 3-year dividend CAGR is 10.85%.

HSY Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

The Hershey Company

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

The Hershey Company (HSY) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.85% as of Aug 14, 2026. It pays $7.10 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 11.91% 5-year compound annual rate.

37.36B

Market cap

28.04x

Current P/E

21.79x

Forward P/E

3.85%

Dividend yield

$7.10

HSY dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

HSY pays out about 108% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	33.27%
Operating margin	12.12%
Pretax margin	10.38%
Net margin	7.55%
Effective tax rate	27.26%
ROA	6.43%
ROE	19.20%
D/E	1.17x
Interest coverage ratio	6.83x

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HSY valuation

P/E	28.04x
P/S	3.71x
P/B	9.38x
P/CF	19.10x
P/FCF	20.97x
P/OCF	19.10x
PEG	-1.43x
EV multiple	22.12x

About

The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division.