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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Price & Analysis
1,897 Followers
HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$177.55 - $269.73
Previous Close$197.92
Volume1.78M
Average Volume (3M)2.13M
Market Cap
$40.07B
Enterprise Value$45.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta0.41
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. Volume2,068,357
30 Day Avg. Volume2,131,099
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.12
Alpha0.00692
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-76.05
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
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
$203.17Price Target Upside3.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering20
The Hershey Company News
PremiumStock Analysis & Ideas
VDC: Strong and Steady Consumer Staples ETF
PremiumCompany Announcements
Hershey’s 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting Webcast Announcement
PremiumPress Releases
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementThe recent decrease in cocoa futures could ease cost pressures for the company, enhancing profitability.
Market Share GrowthHSY's market share is expanding, with its North American Confectionery segment outperforming expectations.
Operational EfficiencyHSY's new 'Advancing Agility & Automation' initiative is set to streamline operations, promising significant cost savings and bolstering EBIT through 2026.
Bears Say
Commodity Price RiskCocoa prices remain elevated, significantly impacting Hershey's cost of goods sold and potentially pressuring future earnings.
Consumer Demand And Pricing PowerHershey faces challenges in raising prices to counteract high cocoa costs without affecting demand, given current market conditions and consumer sensitivity to price changes.
Financial PerformanceAnalysts have lowered earnings per share estimates for Hershey, reflecting concerns over cocoa price inflation and its impact on the company's profit margins.
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Ownership Overview
2.71% Insiders
19.86% Mutual Funds
31.44% Other Institutional Investors
45.98% 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 $177.55 and its highest was $269.73 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 77 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 1.041%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$203.17 (3.40% Upside)
$203.17 (3.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HSY Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 183.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.00%
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 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$203.17
▲(3.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HSY
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/5 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.92%
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