The Hershey Company
HSYThe 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
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
Average
Key Metrics
In-depth analysis
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