What could your Hershey investment become?

Is Hershey a dividend stock?

Yes — Hershey (HSY) pays a dividend yield of 3%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 50% of its earnings as dividends — a balance between rewarding shareholders and reinvesting in the business.

Hershey pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.

What sector is Hershey in?

Hershey (HSY) is part of the Food & Consumer sector. Consumer staples are the everyday essentials — food, drinks, and household goods — that people keep buying regardless of the economy. The sector is traditionally defensive. Hershey trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Hershey chocolate. Sweet dividend every quarter.

⚡ Most of the company is owned by a charitable trust.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from Hershey's current 3% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.