The Hershey Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of chocolate, sweets, mints and confectionery products. The company is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania and currently employs 17,550 full-time employees. The firm's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The firm's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, LesserEvil, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks, including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
Hershey Co has an annual dividend of 5.81 per share, with a yield of 2.3909%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Feb 17, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
2.3909%
$5.81
Feb 17, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
79.75%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Feb 17, 2026
$1.452
Feb 17, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Nov 17, 2025
$1.37
Nov 17, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
$1.37
Aug 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
May 16, 2025
$1.37
May 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
$1.37
Feb 17, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Nov 18, 2024
$1.37
Nov 18, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
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Follow-Up Questions
What is Hershey Co's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Hershey Co is $1.452. The annual dividend for Hershey Co is $5.81
What is Hershey Co's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Hershey Co is 79.75%
What is the ex-dividend date for HSY?
The ex-dividend date for Hershey Co is Feb 17, 2026.
How often does Hershey Co pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Hershey Co paid dividend was on Mar 16, 2026