The Hershey Company (HSY)
Automate Your Wheel Strategy on HSY
With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including HSY - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.
Start Your Free Trial NowKey Metrics & Ratings
- symbol HSY
- Rev/Share 79.0103
- Book/Share 31.3319
- PB 7.1614
- Debt/Equity 1.1653
- CurrentRatio 1.1916
- ROIC 0.09
- MktCap 45500927918.0
- FreeCF/Share 14.5815
- PFCF 21.0859
- PE 37.5943
- Debt/Assets 0.3932
- DivYield 0.0244
- ROE 0.192
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | HSY | Evercore ISI | -- | In-line | $215 | $250 | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Reiterated | HSY | DA Davidson | -- | Neutral | $185 | $207 | Feb. 2, 2026 |
| Upgrade | HSY | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $213 | Jan. 7, 2026 |
| Upgrade | HSY | Wells Fargo | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $182 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Upgrade | HSY | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $211 | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Reiterated | HSY | Stifel | -- | Hold | $185 | $195 | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Resumed | HSY | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $181 | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HSY | Piper Sandler | Underweight | Neutral | -- | $167 | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HSY | Goldman | Sell | Buy | -- | $222 | Sept. 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HSY | BNP Paribas Exane | Neutral | Outperform | -- | -- | Sept. 15, 2025 |
News
Wall Street Roundup: Risk Off
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Risk-off sentiment is driving sharp sell-offs in Bitcoin and major software stocks, with investors reallocating away from stretched tech valuations. AI-driven CapEx arms race at Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) is sparking concerns about profitability and sector disruption, despite strong revenue growth.
Read More
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Is Up 1.86% in One Week: What You Should Know
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Hershey (HSY) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Read More
Hershey shares jump after strong Q4, optimistic 2026 outlook
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, XETRA:HSY) shares surged 7.7% on Thursday after the chocolate and snack maker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and offered a robust outlook for 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.71 for the fourth quarter, beating analysts' expectations of $1.40, though down 36.4% from $2.69 a year earlier.
Read More
Hershey Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Organic Sales Rise on Pricing
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HSY beats Q4 earnings and sales estimates as pricing lifts organic growth, but margins fall on cocoa and tariffs, with 2026 growth guided to be 4-5%.
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Hershey (HSY) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Read More
Hershey sees strong 2026 even as cocoa costs weigh
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Hershey forecast annual sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by resilient demand for its confectionery and salty snacks and continued benefits of earlier price hikes implemented to absorb rising costs.
Read More
Consumer Staples Earnings to Watch This Week: EL, NWL, HSY, COTY, PM
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
As Consumer Staples earnings roll in, profit pressure, margin strain and inflation-weary consumers are driving a renewed focus on pricing and efficiency.
Read More
The Hershey Company Rolls Out an Egg-cellent Easter Collection Fans Will Love
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
New Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix and an expanded size selection of leading category favorites from Cadbury and Reese's sweeten the season HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company is hopping into Easter with an exciting new offering, Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix plus an expanded mix of returning fan-favorites, including Hershey's Kisses Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavor, Cadbury Mini Creme Egg, Cadbury Mini Caramel Egg, and Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Unwrapped.
Read More
4 Consumer Staple Picks With the Right Setup to Top Earnings Estimates
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staple players, including HSY, EL, CELH and MNST, show the right setup to beat earnings, as resilient demand, pricing discipline and easing cost pressures support results.
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Hershey (HSY) for the quarter ended December 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Hershey (HSY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Read More
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Now
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
After reaching an important support level, Hershey (HSY) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. HSY surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
Read More
Goldman Sachs Says Correction Could Be Coming: 5 Safe Dividend Stocks From the Conviction List
Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 55th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.
Read More
These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
Read More
Hershey to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call
Published: January 07, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its fourth-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m.
Read More
Will Hershey (HSY) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Hershey (HSY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Read More
Hershey's Pricing Stays Firm: Can HSY's Volumes Stabilize Next?
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HSY leans on pricing as Q3 organic sales rise 6.2%, while mixed volumes and price elasticity keep the outlook focused on demand stabilization.
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
After reaching an important support level, Hershey (HSY) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. HSY surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
Read More
6 Dividend Stocks Ready To Benefit From 2026's Rate-Shift Economy
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Let's get our 2026 dividend shopping finished ahead of time, shall we?
Read More
Hershey's Kisses Celebrates 35 Years of Iconic 'Holiday Bells' Commercial on NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller" Special
Published: November 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The beloved sound of Hershey's Kisses' 'Holiday Bells' comes to New York City with an immersive experience this holiday season HERSHEY, Pa. , Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey's Kisses brand joins as a Premier Sponsor of NBC's annual live Holiday special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" for the first time.
Read More
Hershey's LesserEvil Buyout to Strengthen Better-for-You Snacks
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HSY expands better-for-you lineup with the completed LesserEvil acquisition, boosting its reach in clean-label, fast-growing salty snacks.
Read More
Goldman Sachs Says US Stocks Could Lag for 10 Years: 5 Strong Buy Value Dividend Ideas
Published: November 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Goldman Sachs has projected that U.S. stocks will deliver lackluster returns over the next decade primarily due to two key factors: extreme market concentration and elevated valuations.
Read More
The Hershey Company Delivers Holiday Magic with New Treats and Timeless Favorites
Published: November 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
KIT KAT® Peppermint Stick, Hershey's Kisses Snickerdoodle Cookie, and Reese's Mini Trees join the festive lineup HERSHEY, Pa. , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season for The Hershey Company to unwrap new treats to celebrate the holidays.
Read More
Hershey Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, 2025 Outlook Raised
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HSY beats Q3 earnings and sales estimates with stronger sales and raises its 2025 outlook despite profit pressure from higher costs.
Read More
US retailers lowering prices on Hershey's candy ahead of Halloween: report
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. retailers are reportedly offering more discounts on Hershey candy before Halloween as the candy maker hiked prices over tariffs and cocoa inflation.
Read More
Hershey Q3: Protecting Sales Amid Cocoa Price Volatility
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Hershey Company reported strong sales in Q3, as sales volumes stayed good despite significant chocolate inflation. Hershey's brands are performing well. Profitability remains a compromise; Hershey's gross margin took a significant hit from cocoa inflation due to limited pricing power. Recent cocoa deflation paves the way for an earnings recovery, but the recovery is likely to be gradual.
Read More
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Hershey Company ( HSY ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director of Investor Relations Kirk Tanner - President, CEO & Director Steven Voskuil - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Andrew Lazar - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Max Andrew Gumport - BNP Paribas Exane, Research Division David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Megan Christine Alexander - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Thomas Palmer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Peter Galbo - BofA Securities, …
Read More
Hershey (HSY) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Hershey (HSY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Read More
About The Hershey Company (HSY)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.thehersheycompany.com
- Industry Food Confectioners
- CEO Kirk C. Tanner
- Employees 18540