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HERSHEY CO/THE

HSYNYSE
πŸ† #398 by market capEarnings Oct 22 Β· PreUS Equity
$161.75β–Ό $2.62 (βˆ’1.62%)
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30dβ–Ό 9.7%
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1yβ–Ό 12.1%
🏦Market Cap
$32.80B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+4.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
38.1%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
20.9%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.8x
Cheap
Otter Score
76
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$161.04 – $163.36
52-Week Range
$161.43 – $239.48
Volume
$1.81B
Avg Volume
$2.39B
Shares Outstanding
202.8M
Next Earnings
Oct 17, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$11.69B
Last Q Revenue
$2.79B
P/E Ratio
22.5
P/S Ratio
2.8x
EPS (TTM)
$7.50
Dividend Yield
3.44%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’0.1%

Why Investors Own HSY

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +29.6% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 35% gross margin and 20% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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HERSHEY CO/THE

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$11.7Bβ–² +4.4% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
33.3%β–Ό βˆ’29.7% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.4Bβ–Ό βˆ’51.1% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$1.7Bβ–Ό βˆ’9.2% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
203.3Mβ–Ό βˆ’0.1% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$4.5Bβ–² +$240M YoY
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About HERSHEY CO/THE

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
76/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Hold
28 analysts
Strong Buy2
Buy9
Hold16
Sell1
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·9h ago

Can Hershey's Innovation & Brand Investments Strengthen Demand?

Hershey ramps up brand investment, innovation and seasonal programs in the second half of 2026 to support demand from value-focused consumers.

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·23h ago

Hershey (HSY) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Hershey (HSY) closed at $164.41 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.18% move from the prior day.

24/7 Wall StreetΒ·2d ago

Hershey vs. Mondelez: Same Cocoa Problem, Two Very Different Dividends

Both Hershey and Mondelez buy the same cocoa, face the same cost squeeze, and just beat earnings four quarters in a row, yet investors are treating them like completely different assets in 2026.

24/7 Wall StreetΒ·4d ago

P&G vs. Hershey: One Dividend Has a Major Advantage When Costs Surge

Both P&G and Hershey have paid dividends for decades, but one of them proved dangerously vulnerable when a single commodity turned against it, and that difference matters enormously for any retiree counting on steady inc

Fool - Investing NewsΒ·6d ago

3 High-Yield Stocks Near Their 52-Week Lows That Dividend Income Investors Are Sleeping On

These industry leaders are now offering tempting yields.

The Motley FoolΒ·6d ago

Hershey Trust Sells 20,000 Shares for $3.4 Million

The disposed shares represent 2% of the entity's total equity holdings prior to the filing. The firm maintains direct ownership of ~766,000 shares and indirect ownership of 39,630 shares through the Milton Hershey School