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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 - $269.64
Previous Close$198.28
Volume893.00
Average Volume (3M)2.44K
Market Cap
$40.37B
Enterprise Value$45.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Jul 25, 2024EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 16, 2024Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.10
Shares Outstanding203,949,956
10 Day Avg. Volume11
30 Day Avg. Volume2,435
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.01
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-76.05
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.30
P/FCF Ratio12.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda30.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$203.79Price Target Upside2.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering20
The Hershey Company News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Hershey’s 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting Webcast Announcement
PremiumPress Releases
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementRecent dip in cocoa futures could be beneficial for the company's cost pressures.
Financial PerformanceHSY topped Q1 sales/op profit expectations by approx. 4%/12%, as a planned inventory build ahead of ERP implementation boosted total/NA confection sales growth.
Strategic InitiativesNew savings initiative 'Advancing Agility & Automation' significantly reduces downside risk and supports EBIT through 2026.
Bears Say
Commodity Price InflationCocoa, HSY's largest commodity, is at an all-time high with prices surging over 200%, leading analysts to predict a total Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) inflation of +14.5% in 2025 for HSY, marking the highest inflation in the past decade.
Demand And Pricing PressureHSY will need to implement significant pricing strategies due to increased inflation in 2025, potentially affecting demand and margins, while tough consumer demand and retailer backdrop make it difficult for Hershey to raise prices further without negatively impacting volumes.
Earnings And Valuation ConcernsThe company's stock is trading at a ~30% premium to Packaged Food peers, which seems generous given the negative outlook for EPS in 2025, with analysts lowering estimates and target price due to mounting cocoa inflation and anticipated lower volume and margins despite pricing adjustments.
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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
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 $269.64 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 Jul 25, 2024 which is in 78 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 2.42%. 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?
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 $3.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.761. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.744%.
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:
$203.79 (2.78% Upside)
$203.79 (2.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0J4X Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
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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0J4X Earnings Call
Q1 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 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$203.79
▲(2.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
The Hershey Company
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1 Year Average Return
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