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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
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HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$178.82 - $211.92
Previous Close$185.68
Volume982.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
$37.56B
Enterprise Value$42.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.6
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Nov 07, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.61Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 16, 2024Dividend Yield2.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.01
Shares Outstanding202,287,788
10 Day Avg. Volume1,102,606
30 Day Avg. Volume1,322,569
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.15
Alpha0.00196
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)9.50
Price to Sales (P/S)3.41
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)28.80
P/FCF Ratio40.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$194.67Price Target Upside5.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering18
The Hershey Company News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cocoa CostsThe potential for cocoa costs to fall.
Innovation And GrowthHSY's confidence in sequential improvement from innovation, more merchandising, and continued seasonal strength; 2 extra shipping days also beneficial yr/yr.
Stock ResilienceThe stock has been so resistant to downward pressure lately, even as consensus estimates (and HSY’s outlook) trend lower.
Bears Say
Cocoa Inflation ImpactCocoa inflation is expected to drive a higher rate of inflation for HSY in 2025, pressuring earnings.
Consumer Demand And Sales DeclineNielsenIQ measured retail sales for HSY’s US confectionery business have declined roughly -2.5% YOY for the first 10 weeks of the quarter.
Sales And Margin PressureGross margins are expected to be down 350-400bps in 3Q, reflecting lower sales.
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Ownership Overview
0.32% Insiders
25.83% Mutual Funds
1.58% Other Institutional Investors
44.97% 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?
The Hershey Company lowest stock price was $178.82 and its highest was $211.92 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 Nov 07, 2024 which is in 16 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on Aug 01, 2024. The company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.437 by -$0.167.
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 2.85%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is $2.61.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
The Hershey Company has 147,674,270 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of $1.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.437. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.086%.
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 28M.
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The Hershey Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$194.67 (5.42% Upside)
$194.67 (5.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HSY Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 57.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
47.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.72%
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
Q2 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 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$194.67
▲(5.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HSY
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
2/2 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+3.00%
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