Hershey Co (HSY)

Currency in USD
194.37
-2.67(-1.36%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
193.01196.33
52 wk Range
157.77239.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
197.04
Open
195.32
Day's Range
193.01-196.33
52 wk Range
157.77-239.48
Volume
1.19M
Average Volume (3m)
1.87M
1-Year Change
20.7042%
Book Value / Share
23.36
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
217.14
Upside
+11.71%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
17 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Hershey Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 217.14
(+11.71% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Evercore ISI
Buy255.00+31.15%-UpgradeMay 27, 2026
Mizuho
Hold185.00-4.85%195.00MaintainMay 20, 2026
DA Davidson
Hold208.00+6.98%230.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Barclays
Hold220.00+13.15%225.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold208.00+6.98%250.00MaintainMay 01, 2026

Hershey Co SWOT Analysis


Sweet Challenges
Hershey navigates rising cocoa costs and tariff uncertainties, testing its pricing power and market resilience in a competitive confectionery landscape
Financial Fortitude
Explore Hershey's projected revenue growth and dividend consistency, balanced against potential net income declines and cost pressures
Market Mastery
Delve into Hershey's strategic market share gains, innovative product launches, and distribution expansions driving growth in key categories
Future Forecast
Analyst targets range from $165 to $222, reflecting diverse views on Hershey's ability to leverage brand strength and overcome industry headwinds
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Hershey Co Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Hershey Q1 2026 EPS of $2.35 beat forecasts by 15.2%; revenue reached $3.1B, exceeding expectations by 2.65% driven by strategic pricing.
  • North America Salty Snacks segment surged 26% in net sales, boosted by LesserEvil acquisition; overall net sales increased 10.6% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted gross margin declined 80 basis points in Q1; company expects meaningful recovery in Q2 with full-year improvement of ~400 basis points.
  • Management guides Q2 2026 adjusted EPS growth of at least 15%; full-year outlook projects 30%-35% EPS growth with forecast of $8.42 per share.
  • Stock dipped 0.05% pre-market to $189.07 despite earnings beat; company maintained 56-year dividend streak with current 3.07% yield.
Last Updated: 2026-04-30, 08:10 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.35 / 2.04
Revenue / Forecast
3.1B / 3.02B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.37%
Dividend Yield
2.94%
Industry Median 3.95%
Annualized payout
5.81
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.80%
Growth Streak

HSY Income Statement

Compare HSY to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
HSY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
36.1x21.8x11.5x
PEG Ratio
−1.08−2.200.03
Price/Book
8.3x3.0x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x1.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.4%18.0%26.2%
Fair Value Upside
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The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. It provides its products primarily under the Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Sour Strips, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily’s, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. The company markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. It exports its products in approximately 65 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Employees
18573

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
62.64M30.88%12.34B
Other Institutional Investors
120.30M59.31%23.70B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
19.89M9.81%3.92B
Total
202.84M100.00%39.97B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Milton Hershey School Trust27.75%56,297,76111,092,911
The Vanguard Group, Inc.9.40%19,067,2353,757,008

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FAQ

What Is the Hershey Co (HSY) Stock Price Today?

The Hershey Co stock price today is 194.37 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Hershey Co Trade On?

Hershey Co is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hershey Co?

The stock symbol for Hershey Co is "HSY."

Does Hershey Co Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hershey Co dividend yield is 2.95%.

What Is the Hershey Co Market Cap?

As of today, Hershey Co market cap is 39.48B USD.

What Is Hershey Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hershey Co EPS (TTM) is 5.37.

When Is the Next Hershey Co Earnings Date?

Hershey Co will release its next earnings report on Jul 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HSY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Hershey Co Stock Split?

Hershey Co has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Hershey Co Have?

Hershey Co has 18573 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hershey Co (HSY)?

As of May 29, 2026, Hershey Co (HSY) is trading at a price of 194.37 USD, with a previous close of 197.04 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 193.01 USD to 196.33 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 157.77 USD to 239.48 USD.

What Is Hershey Co (HSY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hershey Co is 217.14 USD, with a high estimate of 255 USD and a low estimate of 166 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +11.71% Upside potential.

What Is the HSY Premarket Price?

HSY's last pre-market stock price is 198.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 110.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.96, or 0.49%.

What Is the HSY After Hours Price?

HSY's last after hours stock price is 197.01 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.03, or -0.02%.
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