Hershey Co (HSY)

NYSE
Currency in USD
152.34
+6.42(+4.40%)
Closed
After Hours
152.70+0.36(+0.24%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
150.51156.69
52 wk Range
140.13211.92
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
145.92
Open
155.25
Day's Range
150.51-156.69
52 wk Range
140.13-211.92
Volume
4.13M
Average Volume (3m)
2.39M
1-Year Change
-21.58%
Book Value / Share
20.79
Fair Value
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Price Target
166.25
Upside
+9.13%
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12 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Hershey Co Company Profile

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. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It 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. The company 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, 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. It 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. The company exports its products in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Employees
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Hershey Co SWOT Analysis


Cocoa Cost Crunch
Hershey grapples with soaring cocoa prices, potentially impacting profitability through 2026. Analysts revise EPS estimates downward as the company implements pricing strategies.
Sweet Tooth Shift
Explore how changing consumer preferences towards healthier snacks challenge Hershey's market dominance, with chocolate underperforming other snack categories by 250 basis points.
Global Growth Recipe
Delve into Hershey's international expansion plans as a key growth driver, aiming to reduce its 90% reliance on North American markets and tap into emerging economies.
Analyst Outlook
Discover varied analyst perspectives on Hershey's future, with price targets ranging from $120 to $205, reflecting diverse views on the company's ability to navigate challenges.
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Hershey Co Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2024

  • Hershey plans 6-7% price increase to manage historic cocoa prices; expects stronger H2 driven by innovation and seasonal offerings
  • Company locked in on cocoa prices for 2024; minor reduction in full-year guidance due to market volatility
  • Expanding into snacking categories; optimizing portfolio to meet consumer needs and leverage core capabilities
  • Anticipates stabilization and acceleration in latter part of year; forecasts more savings and productivity improvements
  • Cocoa hedging details for 2025 unspecified; more information to be provided as market visibility improves
Last Updated: 2024-08-01, 04:12 p/m
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Compare HSY to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
HSY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.4x8.1x11.5x
PEG Ratio
−2.650.430.03
Price/Book
7.3x2.1x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.8x1.3x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.4%22.6%23.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
16 Hold
6 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 166.25
(+9.13% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.72
Dividend Yield
3.76%
Industry Median 3.38%
Annualized payout
5.4800
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.52%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.69 / 2.38
Revenue / Forecast
2.89B / 2.84B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The Hershey Co stock price today is 152.34

What Stock Exchange Does Hershey Co Trade On?

Hershey Co is listed and trades on the NYSE 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 3.60%.

What Is the Hershey Co Market Cap?

As of today, Hershey Co market cap is 29.53B.

What is Hershey Co Earnings Per Share?

The Hershey Co EPS is 8.72.

What Is the Next Hershey Co Earnings Date?

Hershey Co will release its next earnings report on Apr 24, 2025.

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 Neutral.
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