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The Hershey Company (HSY)
$181.58+2.47 (+1.38%)
After Hours$181.58+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Hershey Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $181.58 with a market capitalization of $37.2B. Wall Street consensus targets $216.23 (22 analysts), implying a +19.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 24% below its 52-week high of $239.48, remaining 5.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 80/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +19.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.10B↑ | $3.09B↓ | $3.18B↑ | $2.61B↓ | $2.81B |
| Gross Profit | $1.22B↑ | $1.14B↑ | $1.04B↑ | $796.27M↓ | $944.27M |
| Operating Income | $646.69M↑ | $446.67M↑ | $436.79M↑ | $193.07M↓ | $385.60M |
| Net Income | $435.11M↑ | $320.02M↑ | $276.32M↑ | $62.72M↓ | $224.20M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North Ameri...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$37.16B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
34.05
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.07
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.31%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
23.11%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.34M
Recent News
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Is Hershey (HSY) Quietly Redefining Its US Playbook With New Leadership And Protein Snacking?
The Hershey Company recently named longtime PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as President, U.S., and earlier launched the ONE x Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Protein Bar, which combines Reese’s-inspired flavor with 18g of protein and only 2g of sugar for on-the-go snacking. Together, the leadership change and expansion into higher-protein snacking highlight how Hershey is pairing seasoned commercial expertise with brand-led innovation in salty and better-for-you categories. With...
Hershey (HSY) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Hershey (HSY) settling at $179.11, representing a +1.38% change from its previous close.
Hershey taps PepsiCo executive for US president role
Heather Hoytink will join the US-based confectionery and salty snacks group in July.
Hershey (HSY) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
In the closing of the recent trading day, Hershey (HSY) stood at $183.04, denoting a +2.1% move from the preceding trading day.