HSY

Hershey Co
NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVECONFECTIONERS

Key Statistics

Market Cap
$35.38B
P/E Ratio
32.78
EPS
$5.32
Beta
0.10
52W High
$237.65
52W Low
$156.60
50-Day MA
$184.21
200-Day MA
$193.27
Dividend Yield
3.16%
Profit Margin
9.13%
Forward P/E
21.98
PEG Ratio
1.05

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)$11.99B
Gross Profit (TTM)$4.20B
EBITDA$2.26B
Operating Margin21.30%
Return on Equity23.20%
Return on Assets7.84%
Revenue/Share (TTM)$59.06
Book Value$23.34
Price-to-Book7.80
Price-to-Sales (TTM)2.95
EV/Revenue3.482
EV/EBITDA18.73
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)93.60%
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)10.60%
Shares Outstanding$148.23M
Float$146.19M
% Insiders0.30%
% Institutions87.40%

Historical Volatility

HV 10-Day
36.20%
HV 20-Day
35.83%
HV 30-Day
36.46%
HV 60-Day
30.88%
HV Rank
98.4%

Volatility is currently contracting

Analyst Ratings

Consensus ($216.43 target)
3
Strong Buy
5
Buy
14
Hold
1
Sell

Latest News

Hershey to Webcast Second-Quarter Conference Call

HERSHEY, Pa., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its second-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m.

PRNewsWire7/9/2026Neutral
REESE'S PIECES Unveils New Chocolate Cookie Candy Nationwide

The first U.S. REESE'S PIECES innovation in 10 years adds a Chocolate Cookie center to the poppable peanut butter candy fans love HERSHEY, Pa., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The REESE's PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie.

PRNewsWire7/8/2026Neutral
Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases

Hershey TodayHSYHershey$180.25 +4.80 (+2.74%) As of 12:17 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$160.07▼$239.48Dividend Yield3.22%P/E Ratio33.56Price Target$217.50Add to WatchlistAfter a sweet run-up in its stock back in February, Hershey NYSE: HSY is now trading 3.8% below its year-start price.

MarketBeat7/1/2026Positive
The Hershey Company Names Heather Hoytink President, US

Seasoned Commercial Leader Brings More Than 20 Years of Sales and Operations Experience to the Role HERSHEY, Pa., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026.

PRNewsWire6/24/2026Neutral
Hershey: Margins Rebound And The Company Is Back On Track

Hershey is showing renewed optimism and growth after two challenging years of commodity inflation. HSY's Q1 2026 earnings highlight a pivotal moment: rapid margin recovery and renewed investment for long-term growth. The company is leveraging the easing of input cost pressures to strengthen both profitability and future expansion.

Seeking Alpha6/16/2026Positive

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Data last updated: 7/9/2026