Hershey Co (HSY)

Currency in USD
186.41
+1.50(+0.81%)
Closed·
189.50+3.09(+1.66%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
184.13187.55
52 wk Range
150.04239.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
186.41
Open
185.35
Day's Range
184.13-187.55
52 wk Range
150.04-239.48
Volume
2.4M
Average Volume (3m)
1.95M
1-Year Change
10.5176%
Book Value / Share
23.36
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
217.39
Upside
+16.62%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
15 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
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
16 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 217.39
(+16.62% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold208.00+11.58%230.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Barclays
Hold220.00+18.02%225.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold208.00+11.58%250.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
UBS
Hold200.00+7.29%215.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold204.00+9.44%211.00MaintainMay 01, 2026

Hershey Co SWOT Analysis


Cocoa Cost Crisis
Explore Hershey's strategies to mitigate unprecedented cocoa price surges, including hedging and productivity improvements aimed at preserving margins
Leadership in Flux
Delve into Hershey's executive transitions, including CEO Michele Buck's planned retirement and new appointments, shaping the company's future direction
Market Dynamics
Learn how Hershey navigates shifting consumer preferences towards healthier snacks while leveraging its strong brand portfolio in a competitive landscape
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS between $6.00-$6.18 for 2025, with an average price target of $160, reflecting challenges and opportunities in Hershey's market position
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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
3.19%
Industry Median 3.90%
Annualized payout
5.81
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.80%
Growth Streak

HSY Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
34.6x21.6x11.9x
PEG Ratio
−1.02−3.860.03
Price/Book
8.0x3.1x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x1.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.3%8.4%21.9%
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
69.94M34.50%13.04B
Other Institutional Investors
115.31M56.89%21.50B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
17.44M8.60%3.25B
Total
202.69M100.00%37.78B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Milton Hershey School Trust27.82%56,397,76110,513,107
The Vanguard Group, Inc.9.41%19,067,2353,554,323

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FAQ

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

The Hershey Co stock price today is 186.41 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 3.12%.

What Is the Hershey Co Market Cap?

As of today, Hershey Co market cap is 37.81B 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 Strong Sell.

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 07, 2026, Hershey Co (HSY) is trading at a price of 186.41 USD, with a previous close of 186.41 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 184.13 USD to 187.55 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 150.04 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 217.39 USD, with a high estimate of 255 USD and a low estimate of 166 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +16.62% Upside potential.

What Is the HSY Premarket Price?

HSY's last pre-market stock price is 189.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 270.00, and the stock has decreased by 3.09, or 1.66%.
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