The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 74 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,156 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 53.55% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of The Hershey Co is 3.23%.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Hershey Co is 3.26%.
MEX:HSY's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 53.55% of 1156
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.1
vs MEX:HSY: 3.23
During the past 12 months, The Hershey Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Hershey Co was 19.00% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The Hershey Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
MEX:HSY vs TR, MDLZ, SOWG: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Hershey Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Hershey Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Hershey Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.452000
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.310200
USD 1.452000
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.228000
USD 1.370000
2025-11-18
2025-11-17
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 18.419300
USD 1.370000
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 18.706300
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
The Hershey Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
100.5376416
/
3090.00
=
3.25 %
Current Share Price is MXN3090.00. The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as MXN25.1344104 * 4 = MXN100.5376416.
The Hershey Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
101.0115384
/
3090.00
=
3.27 %
Current Share Price is MXN3090.00. The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MXN101.0115384.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.23% mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.23% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #537 out of 1156 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is The Hershey Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
The Hershey Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.10. The Hershey Co's value of 3.23% is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #537 out of 1156 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TR and MDLZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #537 out of 1156 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts The Hershey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.10. The Hershey Co's value of 3.23% is 4.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.10, based on 1,156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Hershey Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.23% is 4.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hershey Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,649.31, compared to a current price of MXN3,090.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% and 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.10. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,090.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.23%
GF Value™: MXN3,649.31 vs. price of MXN3,090.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#537 of 1156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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