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The Hershey Company (GB:0J4X)
LSE:0J4X
The Hershey Company (0J4X) Share Price & Analysis
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0J4X Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$177.59 - $270.58
Previous Close$184.42
Volume990.00
Average Volume (3M)2.35K
Market Cap
$37.73B
Enterprise Value$42.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.4
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
May 03, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.76Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 16, 2024Dividend Yield2.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.06
Shares Outstanding203,949,956
10 Day Avg. Volume11
30 Day Avg. Volume2,350
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.01
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-71.09
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.50
P/FCF Ratio11.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$204.90Price Target Upside11.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering21
The Hershey Company News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Savings InitiativesHershey's 'Advancing Agility & Automation' initiative is set to significantly reduce costs and improve EBIT through 2026, enhancing the company's investment attractiveness.
Earnings GrowthAnalysts expect Hershey's consistent operating profit growth and potential pricing increases to drive profits up in the coming years.
Financial StrategyHSY has a history of successful pricing strategies to offset inflation, which indicates a potential for recovery as commodity prices stabilize.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceEstimated earnings per share (EPS) for HSY are lowered due to anticipated lower volume and margins despite pricing adjustments.
Inflation ImpactCocoa, HSY's largest commodity, is at an all-time high with prices surging over 200%, potentially affecting demand and margins.
Market ValuationThe 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
19.83% Mutual Funds
26.35% Other Institutional Investors
51.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by The Hershey Company
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
0J4X FAQ
What was The Hershey Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Hershey Company lowest share price was $177.59 and its highest was $270.58 in the past 12 months.
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 May 03, 2024 which is in 10 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on Feb 08, 2024. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.951 by $0.069.
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 2.59%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is $2.76.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
The Hershey Company has 149,336,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of $2.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.951. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.982%.
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:
$204.90 (11.11% Upside)
$204.90 (11.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0J4X Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.71%
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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0J4X Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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0J4X Net sales Breakdown
81.71% North America Confectionery
9.79% North America Salty Snacks
8.50% International
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0J4X Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$204.90
▲(11.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
The Hershey Company
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