The Hershey Company

HSY
Consumer Defensive
$187.61
2.96%Fair Value

The Hershey Company (HSY) is a Consumer Defensive company that currently yields 2.96% — trading near fair value based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $171.96 and the overvaluation threshold at $314.53. The Hershey Company holds a quality score of 57/100 (Average), reflecting 9 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 104% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 11.7%.

HSY Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation

Underval. $171.96Overval. $314.53
Price
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Why Now?

The Hershey Company is trading at a fair valuation relative to its dividend history.

Current yield 3.0% vs historical max 3.2% (92% of maximum).

9 years of uninterrupted dividends.

Elevated payout ratio of 104%.

HSY Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder

Dividend Compounder (DRIP)

$

Year 1 Income

$331

Year 10 Income

$1,434

Yield on Cost

15.62%

Total Income

$7,428

Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.

HSY Dividend Quality Score

Quality Score

57/ 100

Average

Payout Ratio0/25
Dividend Streak12/25
Growth (CAGR 5Y)20/20
Yield vs History15/15
FCF Coverage10/15

Key Metrics

Current Price$187.61
Annual Dividend$5.56
Current Yield2.96%
Yield — Max (10Y)3.23%
Yield — Min (10Y)1.77%
Undervalued Below$171.96
Overvalued Above$314.53
Payout Ratio103.58%
CAGR Dividend 5Y11.7%
CAGR Dividend 10Y
Years No Cut9y
9
consecutive years of dividend growth