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Hershey (HSY) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Hershey (HSY) based on its 11.7% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~11.7%).

Initial dividend yield
2.957%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

%

Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,497.02149.7%

Annual Dividend Income

$136.84301.3%

Monthly Dividend Income

$11.40301.3%

Yield on Cost

13.68%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,497 (+149.7%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

40.0%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$720

28.8%

Stock Price Growth

$777

31.1%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    5.24
    Annual DPS
    $5.6440
    Annual dividend
    $29.57
    Yield on cost
    2.96%
    Stock price
    $190.84
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,084.05
    Shares
    5.41
    Annual DPS
    $6.3032
    Annual dividend
    $34.10
    Yield on cost
    3.41%
    Annual investment
    $33.43
    Stock price
    $200.38
    Total profit
    $84.05
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,177.54
    Shares
    5.60
    Annual DPS
    $7.0394
    Annual dividend
    $39.40
    Yield on cost
    3.94%
    Annual investment
    $38.58
    Stock price
    $210.40
    Total profit
    $177.54
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,281.84
    Shares
    5.80
    Annual DPS
    $7.8616
    Annual dividend
    $45.62
    Yield on cost
    4.56%
    Annual investment
    $44.61
    Stock price
    $220.92
    Total profit
    $281.84
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,398.58
    Shares
    6.03
    Annual DPS
    $8.7799
    Annual dividend
    $52.94
    Yield on cost
    5.29%
    Annual investment
    $51.69
    Stock price
    $231.97
    Total profit
    $398.58
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,529.66
    Shares
    6.28
    Annual DPS
    $9.8054
    Annual dividend
    $61.58
    Yield on cost
    6.16%
    Annual investment
    $60.04
    Stock price
    $243.57
    Total profit
    $529.66
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,677.34
    Shares
    6.56
    Annual DPS
    $10.9506
    Annual dividend
    $71.82
    Yield on cost
    7.18%
    Annual investment
    $69.92
    Stock price
    $255.74
    Total profit
    $677.34
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,844.34
    Shares
    6.87
    Annual DPS
    $12.2297
    Annual dividend
    $84.00
    Yield on cost
    8.40%
    Annual investment
    $81.63
    Stock price
    $268.53
    Total profit
    $844.34
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,033.89
    Shares
    7.21
    Annual DPS
    $13.6581
    Annual dividend
    $98.52
    Yield on cost
    9.85%
    Annual investment
    $95.58
    Stock price
    $281.96
    Total profit
    $1,033.89
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,249.88
    Shares
    7.60
    Annual DPS
    $15.2534
    Annual dividend
    $115.92
    Yield on cost
    11.59%
    Annual investment
    $112.24
    Stock price
    $296.06
    Total profit
    $1,249.88
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,497.02
    Shares
    8.03
    Annual DPS
    $17.0350
    Annual dividend
    $136.84
    Yield on cost
    13.68%
    Annual investment
    $132.22
    Stock price
    $310.86
    Total profit
    $1,497.02

Income Milestones

9
$100/year — reached in year 9

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$47.58 (53.3% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
133.0334.10
236.8939.40
341.1945.62
446.0152.94
551.3861.58
657.3871.82
764.0884.00
871.5798.52
979.93115.92
1089.26136.84

How much do you need?

How much do you need to invest to reach your dividend income goal?

Yield on cost

Illustrative only — not financial advice. Uses the same dividend growth rate as the projection you just ran (from Calculate). If dividend per share grows at that rate and cost basis is unchanged, forward yield on today's investment compounds as shown (not a price or total-return forecast).

YearsYield on cost
13.30%
34.12%
55.14%
108.93%
1515.51%
2026.94%

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Hershey pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 11.7% annual dividend growth, Hershey (HSY) could generate $136.84/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Hershey's projected dividend growth rate?

Hershey (HSY) has grown its dividend at a 11.7% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Hershey dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Hershey shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Hershey to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Hershey's current yield of 2.96%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $405,755 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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