The Hershey Company (HSY)

Currency in USD
174.27
+0.98(+0.57%)
Closed·
172.01-2.26(-1.30%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
173.21176.23
52 wk Range
156.16239.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
173.29
Open
175.16
Day's Range
173.21-176.23
52 wk Range
156.16-239.48
Volume
1.48M
Average Volume (3m)
1.54M
1-Year Change
-2.7511%
Book Value / Share
24.27
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
180.90
Upside
+3.81%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
15 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

The Hershey Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
15 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 180.90
(+3.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Hold171.00-1.88%178.00MaintainNov 02, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold169.00-3.02%201.00MaintainOct 30, 2026
UBS
Hold175.00+0.42%178.00MaintainOct 30, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold190.00+9.03%206.00MaintainOct 30, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold166.00-4.75%183.00MaintainOct 30, 2026

The Hershey Company SWOT Analysis


Cocoa Cost Relief
Declining cocoa prices and projected global surplus create substantial margin expansion potential, with analysts forecasting significant earnings acceleration through fiscal 2027
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $188 to $213, averaging approximately $204, reflecting growing confidence in Hershey's ability to navigate cost pressures while maintaining market dominance
Market Position
Hershey demonstrates remarkable pricing power and successful innovation pipeline, capturing market share gains despite premium positioning and fierce competition in North American confectionery
Growth Trajectory
EPS projections suggest dramatic acceleration with FY2026 estimates around $8.45 and FY2027 ranging to $10.23, driven by cost deflation and strategic reinvestment in innovation
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The Hershey Company Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Hershey Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.64 beat estimates by 25.1%; revenue of $3.28B slightly topped forecasts but volume fell 10% amid pricing pressure.
  • Shares dropped 1.14% to $161.91 as investors weighed weak convenience store sales and cautious outlook despite strong profitability and cost discipline.
  • Company maintains 2027 framework of 2-4% organic sales growth and low-double-digit EPS growth, but warns lower end more likely if consumer pressure persists.
  • Management expanding innovation pipeline 50% for 2027 with new launches across categories; pricing to moderate from high-teens in Q3 to low-single-digits.
  • CFO Poultre expects meaningful margin improvement in 2027 through brand investment, digitization, and new salty snacks capacity coming online in H1.
Last Updated: 10/29/2026, 09:42 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.64 / 2.11
Revenue / Forecast
3.28B / 3.25B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.86
Dividend Yield
3.33%
Industry Median 3.70%
Annualized payout
5.81
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.56%
Growth Streak

HSY Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
HSY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
19.5x20.5x10.8x
PEG Ratio
0.610.560.03
Price/Book
7.2x2.6x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.9x1.6x0.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.8%−0.7%22.6%
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
66.94M33.30%11.66B
Other Institutional Investors
173.23M66.70%30.19B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
240.16M100.00%41.85B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Milton Hershey School Trust27.38%55,028,1319,589,752
Hershey Trust Company27.19%54,651,6429,524,142

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FAQ

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

The Hershey Co stock price today is 174.27 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 3.3%%.

What Is the Hershey Co Market Cap?

As of today, Hershey Co market cap is 34.83B USD.

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

The Hershey Co EPS (TTM) is 8.86.

When Is the Next Hershey Co Earnings Date?

Hershey Co will release its next earnings report on Feb 04, 2027.

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 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 Nov 14, 2026, Hershey Co (HSY) is trading at a price of 174.27 USD, with a previous close of 173.29 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 173.21 USD to 176.23 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 156.16 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 180.90 USD, with a high estimate of 230 USD and a low estimate of 154 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +3.81% Upside potential.

What Is the HSY Premarket Price?

HSY's last pre-market stock price is 175.87 USD. The pre-market share volume is 610.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.58, or 1.49%.

What Is the HSY After Hours Price?

HSY's last after hours stock price is 172.01 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.26, or -1.30%.
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