The Hershey Co's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN26.18. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN101.78. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62. As of today, The Hershey Co's Dividend Yield % is 3.28%.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of The Hershey Co is 0.85, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
The Hershey Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
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.
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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.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
The Hershey Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Hershey Co was 0.87. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.52.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of The Hershey Co is 0.85, which seems too high.
2. 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is MXN3080.00.
The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MXN101.0115384.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The Hershey Co was 3.67%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 2.27%.
Good Sign:
The Hershey Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
* 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.
The Hershey Co Dividends per Share Related Terms
The Hershey Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
MEX:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Dividends per Share of MXN101.78 mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Dividends per Share of MXN101.78 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors.
Is The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share too high?
The Hershey Co's current Dividends per Share is MXN101.78. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share compare to TR and SOWG?
The Hershey Co's Dividends per Share of MXN101.78 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current Dividends per Share is MXN101.78. 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 MXN3,802.27, compared to a current price of MXN3,080.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is MXN101.78. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Dividends per Share is MXN101.78 as of Mar. 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 MXN3,080.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,802.27.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
Dividends per Share: MXN101.78
GF Value™: MXN3,802.27 vs. price of MXN3,080.00 (19% below fair value)
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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