HSY - Hershey Company Stock Analysis
Hershey Company (HSY) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Confectioners industry, part of the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of 36.34B, generates annual revenue of 11.49B, and reports net income of 1.36B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 179.20 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is below 1, which may indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (3.02%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.29), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 63.36%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -1.27%, trading within a 52-week range of 140.13 - 208.03.
HSY - Hershey Company
179.20
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.29
HSY – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 18
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 28
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 26.81 | EPS (ttm): | 6.68 | Insider Own: | 28.31% | Shs Outstand: | 148.16M | Perf Week: | 5.03% |
| Market Cap: | 36.34B | Forward P/E: | 26.86 | EPS next Y: | 6.67 | Insider Trans: | -0.22% | Shs Float: | 145.38M | Perf Month: | -4.07% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.36B | PEG: | - | EPS next Q: | 1.39 | Inst Own: | 63.36% | Short Float: | 4.97% | Perf Quarter: | 0.45% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 11.49B | P/S: | 3.16 | EPS this Y: | -36.12% | Inst Trans: | 2.31% | Short Ratio: | 4.68 | Perf Half Y: | 13.07% |
| Book/sh: | 22.51 | P/B: | 7.96 | EPS next Y: | 11.45% | ROA: | 10.38% | Short Interest: | 7.23M | Perf Year: | -1.27% |
| Cash/sh: | 5.74 | P/C: | 31.25 | EPS next 5Y: | -6.20% | ROE: | 31.01% | 52W Range: | 140.13 - 208.03 | Perf YTD: | 5.82% |
| Dividend Est.: | 5.42 (3.02%) | P/FCF: | 19.74 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 15.35% 14.88% | ROIC: | 14.25% | 52W High: | 208.03 -13.86% | Beta: | 0.17 |
| Dividend TTM: | 5.48 (3.06%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.83 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 7.68% 7.00% | Gross Margin: | 35.90% | 52W Low: | 140.13 27.88% | Perf 5Y: | 19.69% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Nov 17, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 1.36 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -23.03% | Oper. Margin: | 15.42% | RSI (14): | 52.15 | Volatility: | 2.75% 2.67% |
| Employees: | 18540 | Debt/Eq: | 1.26 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 4.71% | Profit Margin: | 11.84% | Recom: | 2.75 | Target Price: | 187.00 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.09 | EPS Q/Q: | -38.23% | Payout: | 50.20% | Rel Volume: | 1.03 | Prev Close: | 178.14 |
| Sales Surprise: | 2.04% | EPS Surprise: | 21.86% | Sales Q/Q: | 6.49% | Earnings: | Oct 30 BMO | Avg Volume: | 1.54M | Price: | 179.20 |
| SMA20: | 2.14% | SMA50: | -2.56% | SMA200: | 3.29% | Overbought: -4.35% | Volume: | 1,594,775 | Change: | 0.60% | |
Graham Classic formula value: -23.39
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 10.8
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 86.44
Average value: 24.62
About Hershey Company
The Hershey Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of chocolate, sweets, mints and confectionery products. The firm operates through the following segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment 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 North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for the salty snack products in the United States. The International 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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