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Hershey Co

Hershey Co

HSY

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Hershey Co

HSY

NYSE
$165.633.34% (+5.35)
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$165.633.34% (+5.35)
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Consumer Defensive

Confectioners

Large Cap

With a market cap of $32.9B the stock is ranked 456

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

PE TTM
PE TTM

Close price divided by the earnings per share for the trailing twelve months

22.28
PB
PB

Close price divided by the book value per share at the end of the most recent quarter

7.24
EPS TTM
EPS TTM

Net profit earned per share over the trailing twelve months (sum of the last 4 quarters)

$7.35
PEG Ratio
PEG Ratio

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio divided by the forecasted annual earnings per share (EPS) growth rate over the next five years

0.82
Profit Margin
Profit Margin

Net profit divided by the total revenue for the most recent financial year

12.24%
Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share for the trailing twelve months divided by the close price

3.43%

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Detailed Forecast Detailed Forecast 

Based on 23 analysts reports

Buy
8 analysts
Hold
14 analysts
Sell
1 analyst

Price Upside

+20.71%

Earnings Growth

+34.34%

Rev. Growth

+5.04%

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Company Profile

Company Profile

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. It provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Sour Strips, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. The company markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. It exports its products in approximately 65 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. It provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Sour Strips, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. The company markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. It exports its products in approximately 65 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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Forecast

Forecast

Price

Revenue

Earnings

Price Forecast

Price Forecast

Higher price growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The 12-month consensus target implies 20.71% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of -2.68%.

2026
Current$160.28Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$193.48+20.71%

All values in $

202220232024202520262027$166.92$189.58$212.25Target+20.71%
2026
Current$160.28Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$193.48+20.71%

All values in $

Revenue Forecast

Revenue Forecast

Higher revenue growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies 5.04% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of 3.92%.

2025
Current$11.69Baseline
Forecast for Dec 2026
High$12.36+5.73%
Average$12.28+5.04%
Low$12.19+4.32%

All values in $ Billion

2021202220232024202520268.9710.4111.1611.2011.69Low+4.32%Average+5.04%High+5.73%
2025
Current$11.69Baseline
Forecast for Dec 2026
High$12.36+5.73%
Average$12.28+5.04%
Low$12.19+4.32%

All values in $ Billion

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Higher earnings growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies 34.34% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of -9.52%.

2025
Current$6.31Baseline
Forecast for Dec 2026
High$8.59+36.13%
Average$8.48+34.34%
Low$8.36+32.41%

All values in $

2021202220232024202520267.188.529.599.376.31Low+32.41%Average+34.34%High+36.13%
2025
Current$6.31Baseline
Forecast for Dec 2026
High$8.59+36.13%
Average$8.48+34.34%
Low$8.36+32.41%

All values in $

Financials

Financials

Income

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

3.1
0.2
3
0.3
3.1
0.4
2.7
0.4
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Revenue
Net Income
Financial YearQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Q2 2026
Total Revenue3.252.072.982.882.802.613.183.093.102.78
Net Income0.790.180.440.790.220.060.270.320.430.45
Net Profit Margin24.51%8.71%14.93%27.58%7.99%2.39%8.68%10.35%14.01%16.41%
See CostsAll values in $ Billion

Peers

Peers & Comparison

Peers & Comparison

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Valuation

Returns

Forecast

ScreenerCompare valuation on Screener
StockPE TTMPE TTMPBPBPEG RatioPEG Ratio
Hershey Co 22.287.240.82
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company21.151.590.93
Bunge Global SA20.071.221.70
ScreenerCompare valuation on Screener

Price Comparison

Price Comparison

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Hershey Co (HSY) share price today is $165.63 as of October 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM IST. The stock touched a day high of $165.66 and a day low of $162.13.

  2. Hershey Co stock trades on NYSE under the ticker symbol HSY.

  3. Hershey Co's market capitalization is $32.9B as of October 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM IST.

  4. Hershey Co's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 22.28 as of November 1, 2026.

  5. Hershey Co's price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 7.24 as of November 1, 2026.

  6. Yes, Hershey Co pays a dividend, with a current dividend yield of 3.43%.

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  8. Indian investors can buy Hershey Co shares in three steps: 1. Search Hershey Co on the Tickertape app and tap Invest. 2. Complete your one-time digital KYC. 3. Fund your account and buy from as low as $1 via fractional shares.

  9. Since Hershey Co trades in USD, an Indian investor's INR returns depend on both the stock's price movement and the USD-INR exchange rate. If the rupee depreciates against the dollar, INR returns are boosted beyond the stock's USD return; if the rupee appreciates, INR returns are reduced.

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