Hershey co HSY.US Dividend Analysis
US Stockconsumer NonCyclical
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HSY Dividend Score
3
24
15
Ideal for Holding
- AI analysis rates HSY with the highest dividend score of 5.0.
- The current dividend yield of HSY is 2.38%.
- Due to its high dividend fill rate and consistent long-term dividend payments, HSY is well-suited for a buy-and-hold investment strategy.
- When the dividend rating was 5, the average dividend fill ratio was 96.33%, the average dividend yield was 3.64%, and the average ex-dividend period was 6.8 days.
- Compared to similar-rated companies, HSY has a similar dividend fill rate.
HSY Dividend Reference Factor
The dividend force score is mainly based on the following statistical data and factors such as dividend yield.
Avg. Yield
2.38%
Avg. Volatility
26.64%
Avg. Filling Rate
94.5%
Avg. Filling Days
6.09
Consequent Years
10
Dividend Yield & Volatility
Update to 2025/5/4 (Weekly Update)
HSY Historical Dividend Policy
The following lists the company's past and present dividend policies, and calculates information such as dividend yield and ex-dividend days.
Dividend Distribution and Dividend Yield
2025 Filling Days: 5
$1.37 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2024 Filling Days: 3
$5.48 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2023 Filling Days: 2
$4.46 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2022 Filling Days: 4
$3.87 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2021 Filling Days: 1
$3.41 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
Historical Dividend Policy
| Year | Cash Dividend | Stock Dividend | Total | Filling Days | Dividend Yield | EPS | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.37 | 0 | 1.37 | 5 | 0.86% | 10.94 | 60% |
| 2024 | 5.48 | 0 | 5.48 | 3 | 2.94% | 9.09 | 60% |
| 2023 | 4.46 | 0 | 4.46 | 2 | 2.04% | 7.15 | 67% |
| 2022 | 3.87 | 0 | 3.87 | 4 | 1.92% | 7.15 | 58% |
| 2021 | 3.41 | 0 | 3.41 | 1 | 2.18% | 6.13 | 59% |
| 2020 | 3.15 | 0 | 3.15 | 11 | 2.38% | 7.72 | 42% |
| 2019 | 2.99 | 0 | 2.99 | 5 | 2.47% | 5.57 | 56% |
| 2018 | 2.76 | 0 | 2.76 | 12 | 3.23% | 3.54 | 82% |
| 2017 | 2.55 | 0 | 2.55 | 7 | 2.78% | 3.36 | 78% |
| 2016 | 2.4 | 0 | 2.4 | 7 | 3% | 2.34 | 106% |
| 2015 | 2.24 | 0 | 2.24 | 10 | 2.98% | 3.81 | 61% |