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The Hershey Company (DE:HSY)
XETRA:HSY
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HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range€0 - €0
52-Week Range€157.12 - €196.00
Previous Close€168.86
Volume177.00
Average Volume (3M)178.00
Market Cap
€34.56B
Enterprise Value€39.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.09
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2025EPS Estimate
€2.24Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 18, 2024Dividend Yield2.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding202,354,752
10 Day Avg. Volume4
30 Day Avg. Volume178
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.00077
Alpha0.03
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)11.05
Price to Sales (P/S)3.35
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.20
P/FCF Ratio15.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€171.42Price Target Upside-0.03% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering18
The Hershey Company News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Savings And InnovationHSY's cost savings initiative and innovation pipeline are expected to offset some of the gross margin pressure and topline weakness.
Earnings PotentialEstablishing 2026 EPS of $9.70 as cocoa costs normalize lower and Hershey's pricing remains stable.
Sales GrowthMid-single digit total company sales growth is expected due to factors like extra shipping days and holiday shipment shifts.
Bears Say
Cost PressuresCocoa and sugar inflation will lead to FY25 COGS inflation higher than the HSD experienced in FY24.
Financial PerformanceNorth America confection segment was a big disappointment in sales, with organic sales significantly lower than expected.
Market CompetitionManagement acknowledged market share losses in the 'take-home' business to smaller players and private label.
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Ownership Overview
0.32% Insiders
25.52% Mutual Funds
17.11% Other Institutional Investors
29.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by The Hershey Company
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HSY FAQ
What was The Hershey Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Hershey Company lowest stock price was €157.12 and its highest was €196.00 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 Jan 30, 2025 which is in 76 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported €2.197 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €2.402 by -€0.205.
Is The Hershey Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Hershey Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does The Hershey Company pay dividends?
The Hershey Company pays a Quarterly dividend of €1.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.97%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is €2.24.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
The Hershey Company has 147,741,240 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of €2.197 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €2.402. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.924%.
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:
€171.42 (-0.03% Downside)
€171.42 (-0.03% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:HSY Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
43.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.75%
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
Q3 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
€171.42
▼(-0.03% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering HSY
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1 Year Average Return
+5.15%
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