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Hershey (HSY) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$255.12
+1.92 (+0.76%)
(As of 06/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$252.00
$255.18
50-Day Range
$253.20
$276.35
52-Week Range
$201.63
$276.88
Volume
752,325 shs
Average Volume
1.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$52.15 billion
P/E Ratio
30.96
Dividend Yield
1.62%
Price Target
$265.06

Hershey MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.9% Upside
$265.06 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.69% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.32
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.93mentions of Hershey in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$12.97 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.64%
From $9.49 to $10.31 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.40 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

41st out of 139 stocks

Sugar & Confectionery Products Industry

2nd out of 4 stocks


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About Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock

The Hershey Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of chocolate, sweets, mints and confectionery products. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: North America and International and Other. The North America is responsible for the traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position of the company, as well as its grocery and snacks market positions, in the United States and Canada. The International and Other segment includes the combination of all other operating segments, including those geographic regions where the company operates outside of North America. Its brands include Hershey's, Reese's, and Kisses. The company was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, PA.

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HSY Price History

HSY Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/16/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Last Earnings
4/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
5/18/2023
Today
6/08/2023
Dividend Payable
6/15/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Sugar & confectionery products
Sub-Industry
Packaged Foods & Meats
CUSIP
42786610
Employees
19,865
Year Founded
1894

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$265.06
High Stock Price Forecast
$310.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$235.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+3.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.64 billion
Pretax Margin
18.61%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.42 billion
Cash Flow
$10.43 per share
Book Value
$16.10 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
203,704,000
Market Cap
$52.15 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.32

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Key Executives

  • Michele G. BuckMichele G. Buck
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Steven E. VoskuilSteven E. Voskuil
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Jason R. ReimanJason R. Reiman
    Chief Supply Chain Officer & Senior VP
  • Christopher M. ScaliaChristopher M. Scalia
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP
  • Kristen RiggsKristen Riggs
    Chief Growth Officer & Senior Vice President













HSY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hershey stock right now?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hershey in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HSY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Hershey's stock price forecast for 2023?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Hershey's shares. Their HSY share price forecasts range from $235.00 to $310.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $265.06 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have HSY shares performed in 2023?

Hershey's stock was trading at $231.57 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, HSY shares have increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $255.12.
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When is Hershey's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
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How were Hershey's earnings last quarter?

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The company reported $2.96 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.67 by $0.29. The firm had revenue of $2.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.91 billion. Hershey had a net margin of 15.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 57.99%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.53 earnings per share.
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How often does Hershey pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hershey?

Hershey declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 25th. Investors of record on Friday, May 19th will be paid a dividend of $1.036 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $4.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 18th.
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Is Hershey a good dividend stock?

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) pays an annual dividend of $4.14 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.62%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 50.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HSY will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.16% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Hershey issued on next quarter's earnings?

Hershey issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $9.46-$9.46 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $9.42. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.25 billion-$11.25 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.22 billion.

What is Michele Buck's approval rating as Hershey's CEO?

208 employees have rated Hershey Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck on Glassdoor.com. Michele Buck has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hershey own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hershey investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Verizon Communications (VZ), Chevron (CVX), Procter & Gamble (PG), Coca-Cola (KO), Walmart (WMT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

What is Hershey's stock symbol?

Hershey trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HSY."

Who are Hershey's major shareholders?

Hershey's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.19%), State Street Corp (3.44%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.71%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.13%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.85%) and GQG Partners LLC (0.74%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles R Raup, Christopher M Scalia, Hershey Trust Co, Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Tr, James Turoff, Jason Reiman, Jennifer Mccalman, Kristen J Riggs, Michele Buck, Pamela M Arway, Pamela M Arway, Robert Malcolm and Rohit Grover.
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How do I buy shares of Hershey?

Shares of HSY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Hershey's stock price today?

One share of HSY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $255.12.

How much money does Hershey make?

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) has a market capitalization of $52.15 billion and generates $10.42 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.64 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.24 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Hershey have?

The company employs 19,865 workers across the globe.

Does Hershey have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Hershey: Allan Candy Company, Amplify Snack Brands Inc., Amplify Snack Brands2, Artisan Confections Company LLC, Brookside Foods Ltd, CSH Foods Inc., Dagoba Organic Chocolate, Dot's Pretzels, Dot's Pretzels LLC, Grupo Lorena, Hershey (China) Investment Management Co. Ltd., Hershey (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Hershey Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Hershey Canada Inc., Hershey Caribe Inc., Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery LLC, Hershey Chocolate Sales (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Hershey Chocolate of Virginia LLC, Hershey India Private Limited, Hershey International LLC, Hershey Japan Co. Ltd., Hershey Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Hershey Mexico S.A. de C.V., Hershey Netherlands B.V., Hershey Philippines Inc., Hershey Trading GmbH, Hershey UK Finance Limited, Hershey UK Holding Limited, Hershey do Brasil Ltda., Hersmex S. de R.L. de C.V., Joseph Schmidt Confections, Krave Pure Foods, Lily's Sweets, Lily's Sweets LLC, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, Nutrine Confectionery Company Private Limited, ONE Brands LLC, One Brands LLC, Pirate Brands, Pretzels Holdings LLC, Reese Candy Corporation, Regional Operating HQ, Ripple Brand Collective LLC, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Servicios de Hersmex S. de R.L. de C.V., Shanghai Golden Monkey, The Hershey Investment Company LLC, The Hershey Licensing Company, The Hershey Sales Company, The Hershey Sourcing Company, The Hershey Trading North America Company, Tri-Us Inc., Van Houten (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Van Houten Singapore Pte.Ltd., Visagis, and Y&S Candies.
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How can I contact Hershey?

Hershey's mailing address is 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA, 17033. The official website for the company is www.thehersheycompany.com. The company can be reached via phone at (717) 534-4200, via email at investorrelations@hersheys.com, or via fax at 717-534-7873.

This page (NYSE:HSY) was last updated on 6/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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