HSY — The Hershey Company stock price, charts and financials

QT37The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Food Confectioners industry. QuoTrend tracks its price, financials, earnings, analyst ratings and insider trades.

Latest market price
181.92
-0.43-0.24%
HSYQT37The Hershey Company·NYSE
181.92-0.24%
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IndexS&P 500P/E24.54EPS (ttm)7.43Insider Own1.02%Shs Outstand202.81MPerf Week4.17%
Market Cap36.98BForward P/E18.38EPS next Y9.92Insider Trans-42.92%Shs Float199.01MPerf Month6.23%
Enterprise Value41.80BPEG-EPS next Q2.17Inst Own52.94%Short Float4.55%Perf Quarter-2.52%
Income1.52BP/S3.04EPS this Y189.63%Inst Trans-Short Ratio4.29Perf Half Y-18.73%
Sales12.16BP/B7.94EPS next Y16.88%ROA10.66%Short Interest9.06MPerf YTD0.20%
Book/sh-P/C13.64EPS next 5Y9.06%ROE32.20%52W High238.93 -23.86%Perf Year-3.31%
Cash/sh-P/FCF14.53EPS past 3/5Y-18.31% -6.61%ROIC14.34%52W Low161.05 12.96%Perf 3Y-21.80%
Dividend Est.5.81 (3.19%)EV/EBITDA16.01Sales past 3/5Y3.92% 7.49%Gross Margin38.11%Volatility2.12% 2.45%Perf 5Y1.94%
Dividend TTM5.64 (3.10%)EV/Sales3.44EPS Y/Y TTM-73.22%Oper. Margin17.58%ATR (14)4.55Perf 10Y63.76%
Dividend Ex-DateAug 14, 2026Quick Ratio0.66Sales Y/Y TTM8.58%Profit Margin12.24%RSI (14)56.62Recom2.86
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y12.26% 11.68%Current Ratio1.18EPS Q/Q57.02%SMA203.44%Beta0.11Target Price208.77
Payout75.00%Debt/Eq1.23Sales Q/Q6.58%SMA502.21%Rel Volume0.51Prev Close182.35
Employees19,595LT Debt/Eq1.01EarningsOct 29SMA200-4.88%Avg Volume2.02MPrice181.92
IPO DateMar 17, 1980Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.33.27% 5.84%Net Debt/EBITDA1.85Volume1,026,898Change-0.24%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Aug-03-26ReiteratedBarclaysEqual Weight$208$200
Jul-31-26ReiteratedBernsteinMarket Perform$250$201
Jul-31-26ReiteratedD.A. DavidsonNeutral$208$190
Jul-31-26ReiteratedDeutsche BankHold$190$191
Jul-31-26ReiteratedWells FargoEqual Weight$182$190
Jul-23-26ReiteratedEvercore ISI GroupOutperform$255$225
Jul-21-26ReiteratedBarclaysEqual Weight$220$208
Jul-16-26ReiteratedJefferiesNeutral$181$190
Jul-09-26ReiteratedPiper SandlerOverweight$249$200
May-27-26UpgradeEvercore ISI GroupIn LineOutperform$250$255
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Company

The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Ownership
Total institutional ownership52.94%

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue12,16311,69311,202
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A7,5287,8035,901
Gross Profit4,6363,8905,301
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other2,4902,4552,263
Research and Development
000
Other Operating Expense818140
Operating Income2,1391,4172,898
Interest Expense215207174
Unusual Expense
Non-Operating Income (Expense)-25-250
Net Income Before Taxes1,9231,2142,474
Income Taxes435331253
Consolidated Net Income1,4898832,221
Net Income From Continuing Operations1,4898832,221
Net Income1,4898832,221
EPS (Recurring)7.434.4010.97
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)7.434.4010.97
EPS (Diluted)7.324.3410.94
EBITDA2,6111,9533,104
Other After Tax Adjustments
Stock Option Compensation Expense
Price To Earnings Ratio24.8541.9315.48
Price To Sales Ratio2.983.163.07
Gross Margin38.1233.2747.32
Operating Margin17.5912.1225.87
Net Margin12.247.5519.83
Shares Outstanding199203203
Market Capitalization36,20236,94234,378
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$247.62$223.05$198.49$173.92$149.35 Close Price0.00M9.72M19.44M29.16M38.89MUSD Trades VolumeAugSepOctNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
McCalman JenniferVP, Chief Accounting OfficerAug 06 '26Sale180.78710128,3543,586Aug 07
Voskuil Steven ESVP, Chief Financial OfficerAug 05 '26Sale180.00950171,00052,245Aug 06
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerAug 05 '26Sale178.9510,0001,789,5361,076,119Aug 05
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerAug 04 '26Sale177.7510,0001,777,5391,086,119Aug 05
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerAug 03 '26Sale177.4610,0001,774,5731,096,119Aug 05
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 31 '26Sale175.3510,0001,753,4871,106,119Aug 03
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 30 '26Sale179.1210,0001,791,1831,116,119Aug 03
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 29 '26Sale184.7910,0001,847,9071,126,119Jul 29
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 28 '26Sale183.0010,0001,830,0181,136,119Jul 29
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 27 '26Sale179.3710,0001,793,6891,146,119Jul 29
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 24 '26Sale174.4510,0001,744,4831,156,119Jul 27
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 23 '26Sale171.3010,0001,713,0381,166,119Jul 27
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 22 '26Sale172.0310,0001,720,2881,176,119Jul 22
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 21 '26Sale170.3610,0001,703,5651,186,119Jul 22
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% OwnerJul 20 '26Sale171.1210,0001,711,2081,196,119Jul 22
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