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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
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HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$150.31 - $211.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume693.34K
Average Volume (3M)2.73M
Market Cap
$31.43B
Enterprise Value$44.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$296.97M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.5
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
2.38Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 18, 2024Dividend Yield3.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.68
Shares Outstanding147,741,240
10 Day Avg. Volume2,081,677
30 Day Avg. Volume2,725,019
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.16
Alpha0.00104
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.80
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)11.00
P/FCF Ratio12.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.41
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$169.13Price Target Upside9.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering19
The Hershey Company News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial ManagementThe company's balance sheet provides optionality with leverage at 1.6x, near the low end of the 1.5x-2.0x targeted range, a level that supports share repurchase and M&A.
Growth And InnovationSnacking has been one of the best growth stories in food, and Hershey has many ways to win via innovation.
Strategic ValueThe potential merger discussions highlight that Hershey holds strategic value.
Bears Say
Cocoa InflationMounting cocoa inflation is expected to be a significant headwind for Hershey's earnings in 2025.
Leadership UncertaintyHershey's CEO plans to retire, which could create uncertainty for the company's future direction.
Strategic ChallengesStrategic uncertainty is heightened following last month's reported (unsuccessful) interest in M&A by MDLZ.
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Ownership Overview
0.32% Insiders
27.65% Mutual Funds
1.11% Other Institutional Investors
42.95% 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 $150.31 and its highest was $211.92 in the past 12 months.
What is The Hershey Company’s market cap?
The Hershey Company’s market cap is $31.43B.
When is The Hershey Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Hershey Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 19 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.558 by -$0.218.
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 $5.48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.53%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is 2.38.
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 $2.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.558. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.246%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Hershey Company?
Among the largest hedge funds holding The Hershey Company’s share is Mairs & Power Inc. It holds The Hershey Company’s shares valued at 20M.
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The Hershey Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$169.13 (9.81% Upside)
$169.13 (9.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HSY Sentiment 73%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 89.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.22%
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
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Hershey's strong category resilience, successful innovation initiatives, and leadership changes while acknowledging challenges such as increased competition, cost pressures from inflation, and impacts from GLP-1 drugs. The overall sentiment reflects a balanced outlook with significant challenges that offset the positive aspects.Read More>---
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
$169.13
▲(9.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering HSY
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1 Year Success Rate
4/4 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+12.83%
assigned a sell rating 3 days ago
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