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The Hershey Company ( (HSY) ) has issued an announcement.
On July 6, 2025, The Hershey Company announced the appointment of Kirk Tanner as its new President and CEO, effective August 18, 2025, succeeding Michele Buck who will retire but continue as a special advisor until June 2026. Tanner, with extensive experience from PepsiCo and Wendy’s, is expected to drive Hershey’s growth and innovation, leveraging his expertise in global brand management and operational excellence to further the company’s ambition of being a leading snacking powerhouse.
The most recent analyst rating on (HSY) stock is a Hold with a $204.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on The Hershey Company stock, see the HSY Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HSY Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HSY is a Outperform.
The Hershey Company’s overall stock score reflects a robust financial performance with strong profitability and efficient cash flow management. However, challenges from tariff impacts and rising Cocoa costs weigh on the outlook, as indicated by recent earnings call insights. Technical analysis and valuation present a mixed picture, with short-term bullish trends tempered by longer-term caution. Despite these challenges, the company’s international growth and market position in sweets and salty snacks provide a foundation for future recovery.
To see Spark’s full report on HSY stock, click here.
More about The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is a leading snacks company known for its iconic chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, and Kit Kat, as well as popular salty snacks like SkinnyPop and Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels. Operating in approximately 70 countries, Hershey generates over $11.2 billion in annual revenues and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. The company has a longstanding commitment to responsible operations and community support, including educational initiatives through the Milton Hershey School.
Average Trading Volume: 1,697,654
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $35.57B
See more insights into HSY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.