Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrogenation catalyst, a preparation method for same, and applications thereof. Also disclosed is a hydrogenation reaction method employing the hydrogenation catalyst. The hydrogenation catalyst of the present invention comprises a binding agent and an active component. The active component comprises nickel and a group VIB metal element. The binding agent comprises zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide. The catalyst of the present invention has nickel serving as the main active ingredient and is inexpensive. Moreover, the catalyst of the present invention exhibits an increased catalytic activity in a hydrogenation reaction of phenolic compounds and specifically provides an increased low-temperature reaction activity. The catalyst of the present invention is applicable in a continuous production process, thus implementing the continuous production of a hydrogenated bisphenol A product and providing the product with high and stable quality.