HSY

Hershey Co
NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVECONFECTIONERS

Key Statistics

Market Cap
$33.43B
P/E Ratio
22.73
EPS
$7.32
Beta
0.10
52W High
$235.80
52W Low
$156.70
50-Day MA
$177.49
200-Day MA
$191.55
Dividend Yield
3.38%
Profit Margin
12.20%
Forward P/E
17.76
PEG Ratio
0.85

About Hershey Co

The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, and many more that are produced globally. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Official WebsiteUSAFY End: December

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)$12.16B
Gross Profit (TTM)$4.67B
EBITDA$2.72B
Operating Margin23.10%
Return on Equity32.80%
Return on Assets9.92%
Revenue/Share (TTM)$59.98
Book Value$22.71
Price-to-Book7.42
Price-to-Sales (TTM)2.75
EV/Revenue3.204
EV/EBITDA20.08
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)631.00%
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)6.60%
Shares Outstanding$146.31M
Float$144.80M
% Insiders0.32%
% Institutions91.44%

Historical Volatility

HV 10-Day
14.19%
HV 20-Day
14.23%
HV 30-Day
18.82%
HV 60-Day
22.42%
HV Rank
2.0%

Volatility is currently contracting

Analyst Ratings

Consensus ($205.52 target)
2
Strong Buy
6
Buy
14
Hold
1
Sell

Latest News

Cadbury Brings Together Style and Generosity with "There's Magic in More"

The new campaign steps out in style with LUAR, New York-based fashion brand, proving that chocolate is even better when there's more to share HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadbury believes life's most memorable moments often begin with a little extra thought, generosity and chocolate.

PRNewsWire9/10/2026Neutral
Hershey: The Bitter Environment Is Creating A Sweet Opportunity (Upgrade)

I upgrade The Hershey Company to Buy as its valuation now offers a more attractive risk-reward amid macro uncertainty. HSY delivered a strong Q2, beat estimates, raised guidance, and maintained a robust balance sheet with manageable long-term debt. Despite cocoa price spikes and consumer weakness, HSY's portfolio is positioned for evolving health trends and resilient snacking demand.

Seeking Alpha9/8/2026Positive
THE HERSHEY COMPANY NAMES DAVE HULAYS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Hulays Succeeds Steve Voskuil, Who Will Support Strategic Priorities and the Leadership Transition Through Early 2027 HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Dave Hulays has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil.

PRNewsWire9/2/2026Neutral

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Data last updated: 9/28/2026