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The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Price & Analysis

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HSY Stock Chart & Stats

€154.00€1.80(-4.02%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€140€150€160Aug 17Sep 2Sep 16Sep 28Oct 13Oct 28Nov 9
Day’s Range
EUR 153.90 - EUR 155.10
52-Week Range
EUR 138.15 - EUR 205.40
Previous Close
EUR 160.45
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
47
Market Cap
EUR 31.30B
Enterprise Value
EUR 47.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 676.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 5.13B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
19.5
Beta
0.05
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.62
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.21%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Innovation And Brand Strength

A substantially larger innovation pipeline gives Hershey more opportunities to refresh demand, extend established brands, and enter premium, salty, permissible, and functional categories. This broadens the growth engine beyond mature core products and can support market relevance over multiple periods.

Strong Profitability And Cash Generation

Healthy margins combined with substantial free cash flow provide internal funding for brand investment, innovation, automation, and shareholder commitments. Cash conversion near 92% of net income also supports financial flexibility, despite recent volatility in free cash flow growth.

Margin Recovery And Productivity

The productivity program addresses manufacturing efficiency, working capital, waste, and logistics rather than relying only on pricing. If execution continues, these initiatives can make margin recovery more durable and help offset cost pressure while supporting investment in brands and innovation.

Bears Say

Meaningful Leverage

Although leverage has improved from prior years, debt remains high relative to equity for a defensive consumer-staples company. This can reduce flexibility if demand weakens or costs rise, because more cash flow may be required for debt service rather than growth investment.

Input-Cost And Cocoa Exposure

Hershey’s profitability remains sensitive to commodities, transportation, and logistics costs that management cannot fully control. Persistent cost inflation could delay the targeted margin recovery, require further pricing, or reduce earnings if consumers resist additional increases.

Demand And Market-Share Pressure

Competitive activity and cautious consumers create a durable risk to volume, distribution, and brand momentum. Convenience-store weakness adds channel pressure, while market-share losses could require heavier media, merchandising, and innovation spending to restore Hershey’s position.

The Hershey Company News

HSY FAQ

What was The Hershey Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Hershey Company lowest stock price was €138.15 and its highest was €205.40 in the past 12 months.
What is The Hershey Company’s market cap?
The Hershey Company’s market cap is €31.30B.
When is The Hershey Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Hershey Company’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 84 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported €2.379 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.902 by €0.477.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is 1.62.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
The Hershey Company has 146,366,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of €2.379 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.902. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.126%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Hershey Company?
Hedge funds hold The Hershey Company shares: the largest hedge-fund position in The Hershey Company is 293,235,414 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 30.1K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology