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HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:HSY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4278661081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

163.35  -3.78 (-2.26%)

After market: 163.35 0 (0%)

HSY Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

HERSHEY CO/THE

NYSE:HSY (5/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 163.35 0 (0%)

163.35

-3.78 (-2.26%)

Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryFood Products
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS SubIndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
Statistics
52 Week High211.92
52 Week Low140.13
Market Cap33.09B
Shares202.56M
Float147.40M
Yearly Dividend5.33
Dividend Yield3.28%
PE19.47
Fwd PE24.27
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
IPO12-01 1927-12-01


HSY short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of HSY in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 -5

HSY long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of HSY in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -10 -20 -30

The current stock price of HSY is 163.35 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -2.09%. In the past year, price decreased by -17.47%.

HERSHEY CO/THE / HSY Daily stock chart

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About HSY

Company Profile

HSY logo image The Hershey Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of chocolate, sweets, mints and confectionery products. The company is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania and currently employs 18,540 full-time employees. The firm's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The firm's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.

Company Info

HERSHEY CO/THE

19 East Chocolate Avenue, External Rptg & Compliance

Hershey PENNSYLVANIA 17033 US

CEO: Michele G. Buck

Employees: 19285

Company Website: https://www.thehersheycompany.com/

Investor Relations: https://investors.thehersheycompany.com/

Phone: 17175344200

HERSHEY CO/THE / HSY FAQ

What is the stock price of HERSHEY CO/THE today?

The current stock price of HSY is 163.35 USD. The price decreased by -2.26% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for HERSHEY CO/THE stock?

The exchange symbol of HERSHEY CO/THE is HSY and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is HSY stock listed?

HSY stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for HERSHEY CO/THE stock?

33 analysts have analysed HSY and the average price target is 167.62 USD. This implies a price increase of 2.61% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 163.35. Check the HERSHEY CO/THE stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is HERSHEY CO/THE worth?

HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) has a market capitalization of 33.09B USD. This makes HSY a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does HERSHEY CO/THE have?

HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) currently has 19285 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) stock?

HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) has a resistance level at 164.65. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of HSY support and resistance levels.


Is HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) expected to grow?

The Revenue of HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) is expected to grow by 2.24% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the HSY EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) stock pay dividends?

HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) has a dividend yield of 3.28%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 5.33. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of HSY dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) report earnings?

HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) will report earnings on 2025-07-30, before the market open.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY)?

The PE ratio for HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) is 19.47. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 8.39 and the current share price of 163.35 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for HSY.


What is the Short Interest ratio of HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) stock?

The outstanding short interest for HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY) is 5.29% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the HSY short interest.


HSY Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 10 to HSY. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, HSY turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 42.05% of all stocks.


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HSY Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HSY. While HSY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health.


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HSY Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months HSY reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 8.39. The EPS decreased by -13.51% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 19.83%
ROA 17.16%
ROE 47.11%
Debt/Equity 0.95
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-31.92%
Sales Q2Q%-13.75%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.33%

HSY Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 56% to HSY. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 33 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -33.9% and a revenue growth 2.24% for HSY


Ownership
Inst Owners86.36%
Ins Owners0.13%
Short Float %5.29%
Short Ratio4.41
Analysts
Analysts56.36
Price Target167.62 (2.61%)
EPS Next Y-33.9%
Revenue Next Year2.24%