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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Price & Analysis
1,888 Followers
HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$191.61 - $199.06
52-Week Range― - ―
Previous Close$195.88
Volume3.40M
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$40.37B
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)N/A
BetaN/A
Next Earnings
Jul 25, 2024EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 16, 2024Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares OutstandingN/A
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Standard DeviationN/A
R-SquaredN/A
AlphaN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$203.53Price Target Upside2.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering20
The Hershey Company News
PremiumPress Releases
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Management And SavingsHershey's 'Advancing Agility & Automation' initiative is projected to yield significant cost savings, enhancing the company's financial efficiency and attractiveness to investors.
Financial PerformanceAnalyst raises the Target Price on Hershey, reflecting confidence in the company's strong fourth quarter results and financial outlook.
Innovation And Market StrategyAnalyst recommends Hershey's planned 35% increase in innovation and market share gains as positive steps towards business growth.
Bears Say
Cost Inflation And DemandCocoa cost inflation expected in '25 from cocoa but magnitude unknown, potentially affecting Hershey's demand and margins.
Earnings ImpactEstimated earnings per share (EPS) for Hershey are lowered due to anticipated lower volume and margins despite pricing adjustments.
Market SentimentThe company's stock is trading at a ~30% premium to Packaged Food peers, which seems generous given the negative outlook for EPS in 2025.
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Ownership Overview
2.71% Insiders
19.86% Mutual Funds
30.92% Other Institutional Investors
46.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by The Hershey Company
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
HSY FAQ
What was The Hershey Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Currently, no data Available
What is The Hershey Company’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is The Hershey Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Hershey Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 25, 2024 which is in 81 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on May 03, 2024. The company reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.761 by $0.309.
Is The Hershey Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Hershey Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Hershey Company pay dividends?
The Hershey Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of $3.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.761. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.041%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Hershey Company?
Among the largest hedge funds holding The Hershey Company’s share is Bridgewater Associates, LP. It holds The Hershey Company’s shares valued at 42M.
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The Hershey Company Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$203.53 (2.83% Upside)
$203.53 (2.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HSY Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 183.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
54.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Hershey Company
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Co. is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. The company manufactures and markets chocolate and sugar confectionery products such as cookies, cakes, milkshakes, drinks, and many more that are produced globally. Its brands include Hershey's, Reese's, and Kisses. The company operates through two geographical segments: North America and International and Other.
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HSY Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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HSY Net sales Breakdown
81.71% North America Confectionery
9.79% North America Salty Snacks
8.50% International
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HSY Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$203.53
▲(2.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HSY
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/5 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-2.54%
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