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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
The Hershey Company stock logo
HSY
Hershey
$204.78
+2.3%
$192.82
$178.82
$275.62
$41.76B0.331.98 million shs1.77 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
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HSY
Hershey
+0.06%+2.13%+2.83%+2.37%-27.01%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
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HSY
Hershey
4.4952 of 5 stars
2.15.04.21.92.71.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
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HSY
Hershey
2.17
Hold$213.064.04% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HSY Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/6/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $205.00
4/19/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Edward Jones
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
4/17/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $200.00
4/15/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $179.00
4/11/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$213.00 ➝ $199.00
3/26/2024
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HSY
Hershey
BNP Paribas
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$208.00
3/15/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$213.00
2/12/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $210.00
2/12/2024
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HSY
Hershey
Morgan Stanley
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DowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$191.00 ➝ $183.00
(Data available from 5/10/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
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HSY
Hershey
$11.43B3.65$12.10 per share16.92$20.06 per share10.21

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
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HSY
Hershey
$1.86B$10.0920.3020.943.0418.13%50.15%16.67%7/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest HSY Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/3/2024Q1 24
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HSY
Hershey
$2.74$3.07+$0.33$2.25$3.11 billion$3.25 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
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HSY
Hershey
$5.482.68%+12.21%54.31%15 Years

Latest HSY Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/2/2024
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HSY
Hershey
quarterly$1.372.8%5/16/20245/17/20246/14/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
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HSY
Hershey
0.92
0.97
0.64

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
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HSY
Hershey
57.96%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
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HSY
Hershey
0.34%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
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HSY
Hershey
20,505203.95 million203.36 millionOptionable

HSY Headlines

SourceHeadline
Savoir Faire Capital Management L.P. Has $8.06 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)Savoir Faire Capital Management L.P. Has $8.06 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 6:21 PM
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 87% of the companyThe Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 87% of the company
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 10:32 AM
National Pension Service Acquires 12,392 Shares of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)National Pension Service Acquires 12,392 Shares of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 9 at 1:52 PM
7 Blue-Chip Stocks to Sell in May Before They Crash & Burn7 Blue-Chip Stocks to Sell in May Before They Crash & Burn
investorplace.com - May 8 at 2:34 PM
National Bank of Canada FI Has $18.13 Million Position in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)National Bank of Canada FI Has $18.13 Million Position in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 8:55 AM
Wells Fargo & Company Increases Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target to $205.00Wells Fargo & Company Increases Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target to $205.00
americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 4:42 AM
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Hershey Company (The) (HSY) is a Trending StockHere is What to Know Beyond Why Hershey Company (The) (HSY) is a Trending Stock
zacks.com - May 7 at 10:01 AM
Merit Financial Group LLC Takes $720,000 Position in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)Merit Financial Group LLC Takes $720,000 Position in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 7 at 8:26 AM
The Hershey Company Forecasted to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.34 Per Share (NYSE:HSY)The Hershey Company Forecasted to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.34 Per Share (NYSE:HSY)
americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 5:52 AM
Company News for May 6, 2024Company News for May 6, 2024
finance.yahoo.com - May 6 at 7:12 PM
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.37Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.37
finance.yahoo.com - May 6 at 7:12 PM
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barrons.com - May 6 at 1:26 PM
Hershey Analyst Raises Forecast, Stock Tempting As A Chocolate Bar, But Risks Remain, After Q1 ResultsHershey Analyst Raises Forecast, 'Stock Tempting As A Chocolate Bar, But Risks Remain,' After Q1 Results
benzinga.com - May 6 at 12:38 PM
Wells Fargo & Company Boosts Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target to $205.00Wells Fargo & Company Boosts Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target to $205.00
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 11:50 AM
Los Angeles Capital Management LLC Has $4.37 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)Los Angeles Capital Management LLC Has $4.37 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 7:37 AM
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Posts  Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.33 EPSHershey (NYSE:HSY) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.33 EPS
americanbankingnews.com - May 6 at 7:08 AM
Why The Hershey Company is a buy below $200Why The Hershey Company is a buy below $200
invezz.com - May 6 at 5:39 AM
Hershey’s Hold Rating Maintained Amidst Earnings Beat and Market ChallengesHershey’s Hold Rating Maintained Amidst Earnings Beat and Market Challenges
markets.businessinsider.com - May 5 at 9:41 PM
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National BankThe Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank
marketbeat.com - May 5 at 8:35 AM
Hersheys sweet success as higher prices boosts Q1 revenueHershey's sweet success as higher prices boosts Q1 revenue
msn.com - May 4 at 11:14 PM
Fifth Third Bancorp Has $11.83 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)Fifth Third Bancorp Has $11.83 Million Stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 10:43 PM
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 6:13 PM
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Posts Quarterly  Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.33 EPSHershey (NYSE:HSY) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.33 EPS
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 2:38 PM
The Hershey Co (HSY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Growth and Market ...The Hershey Co (HSY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Growth and Market ...
gurufocus.com - May 4 at 3:03 AM

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Company Descriptions

Hershey logo

Hershey

NYSE:HSY
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.