Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

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The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced quarterly cash dividends of $1.452 per share on Common Stock and $1.320 per share on Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared Feb 4, 2026, payable March 16, 2026 to holders of record Feb 17, 2026.

This marks the 384th consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and the 165th consecutive regular dividend on Class B Common Stock.

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• Dividend declared: $1.452 per Common share and $1.320 per Class B share
• Payment timing: Payable March 16, 2026 to holders of record Feb 17, 2026
• Dividend streak: 384th consecutive regular dividend on Common stock; 165th on Class B

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News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, HSY gained 9.03%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 31 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $3.79B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $45.74B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared February 4, 2026, and are payable March 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2026. It is the 384^th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 165^th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock.

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FAQ

What dividends did Hershey (HSY) declare on Feb 4, 2026 and when are they payable?

Hershey declared quarterly dividends of $1.452 on Common and $1.320 on Class B shares. According to the company, the dividends are payable March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Hershey (HSY) dividend payable March 16, 2026?

Shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026 are eligible for the dividend. According to the company, shares must be registered by the record date to receive the March 16, 2026 payment.

How long has Hershey (HSY) been paying regular dividends on its Common stock?

Hershey reported this is its 384th consecutive regular dividend on Common stock. According to the company, the streak reflects a long history of steady dividend payments to shareholders.

What is the dividend amount difference between Hershey Common and Class B shares for Q1 2026?

The dividend for Common stock is $1.452, and for Class B stock is $1.320, a $0.132 difference per share. According to the company, both dividends were declared on February 4, 2026 and pay March 16, 2026.

When did Hershey (HSY) declare the Q1 2026 dividends and where can investors find payment details?

Hershey declared the dividends on February 4, 2026 with payment on March 16, 2026 and record date February 17, 2026. According to the company, investor relations materials provide official payment and record-date details.

Does the March 16, 2026 Hershey (HSY) dividend affect Class B shareholders differently than Common shareholders?

Both classes receive cash dividends but at different per-share amounts: $1.452 for Common and $1.320 for Class B. According to the company, the record date and payment date apply equally to both share classes.