The Hershey Company (HSY)

NYSE: HSY · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
254.41
+1.12 (0.44%)
At close: Mar 31, 2023, 4:00 PM
254.89
+0.48 (0.19%)
After-hours: Mar 31, 2023, 7:03 PM EDT
0.44%
Market Cap 51.85B
Revenue (ttm) 10.42B
Net Income (ttm) 1.64B
Shares Out 203.79M
EPS (ttm) 7.45
PE Ratio 34.15
Forward PE 26.67
Dividend $4.01 (1.58%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 16, 2023
Volume 764,011
Open 254.16
Previous Close 253.29
Day's Range 253.33 - 255.05
52-Week Range 201.42 - 255.05
Beta 0.31
Analysts Buy
Price Target 260.96 (+2.58%)
Earnings Date Apr 27, 2023

About HSY

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. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising s... [Read more]

Industry Confectioners
Founded 1894
Employees 16,620
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HSY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2022, HSY's revenue was $10.42 billion, an increase of 16.14% compared to the previous year's $8.97 billion. Earnings were $1.64 billion, an increase of 11.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 27 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $260.96, which is an increase of 2.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$260.96
(2.58% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hershey (HSY) Looks Appetizing on Pricing & Strategic Buyouts

Hershey (HSY) is undertaking strategic pricing initiatives to improve its performance. The company's focus on buyouts is yielding.

19 hours ago - Zacks Investment Research

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2 days ago - CNBC Television

4 Stocks to Buy on Rebound in March Consumer Confidence

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2 days ago - Zacks Investment Research

Buy These 3 Top Ranked Stocks to Survive the Banking Crisis

Financial stocks and any other businesses sensitive to interest rates are a no go right now

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1 week ago - Zacks Investment Research

Final Trades: Bunge, Hershey, Gilead & more

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1 week ago - CNBC Television

Fed Policy Pause & Yellen's Assurance Buoy Wall Street: 5 Picks

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1 week ago - Zacks Investment Research

Is Hershey (HSY) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Staples Peers This Year?

Here is how Hershey (HSY) and Marine Harvest ASA (MHGVY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

1 week ago - Zacks Investment Research

Hershey Widens Lead in Sweets Despite Competition From Private Label

As many food companies lose share to lower-priced competitors, Hershey candy is gaining ground. The company shared in an Investor Day presentation Wednesday (March 22), in addition to reaffirming its ...

1 week ago - PYMNTS

Hershey CEO Michele Buck discusses bullish outlook and stock nearing all-time high

Michele Buck, The Hershey Co., president and CEO, joins CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" to discuss her outlook on the company's snack offerings, and how inflation has been affecting business.

1 week ago - CNBC Television

3 Highly Ranked Stocks to Buy for Balanced Returns

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1 week ago - Zacks Investment Research

Hershey affirms guidance provided a month ago, with adjusted profit expected to rise 9% to 11%

Hershey Co. HSY, -0.55% affirmed on Wednesday its 2023 guidance ranges for sales growth and profit, as the chocolate and snacks giant hosts its investor day in Hershey, Penn. The company expects sales...

1 week ago - Market Watch

Hershey Reaffirms 2023 Guidance in Advance of Investor Day

HERSHEY, Pa. , March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is reaffirming its financial guidance for fiscal year 2023 in conjunction with its Investor Day, being held today in Hersh...

1 week ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey: A Quality Market Champion Trading at a Premium

The Hershey Co. ( HSY , Financial) overcame supply chain disruptions and macroeconomic headwinds to report strong fiscal 2022 results, with a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue to $10.4 billion.

1 week ago - GuruFocus

Big Stocks Making New Highs Despite Everything

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1 week ago - Forbes

Hershey Company (The) (HSY) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Hershey (HSY) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

2 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

4 Grocery Stocks to Buy on Soaring Online Sales

Grocery stocks The Hershey Company (HSY), Post Holdings, Inc. (POST), General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) are poised to grow in the coming days.

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2 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

4 Consumer Staple Stocks to Buy Amid Growing Market Volatility

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2 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

3 Stocks Tailored for a Defensive Approach

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5 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy as Volatility Grips Markets

We have narrowed our search to five consumer staples stocks with strong potential for 2023. These are: CLX, GIS, KO, HSY and CHWY.

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3 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

Is Hershey (HSY) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?

Here is how Hershey (HSY) and Lamb Weston (LW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

3 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

Hershey Announces Investor Day

HERSHEY, Pa. , March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 9 - 11 a.m.

3 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey unveils plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars that cost more

The chocolates are made with oats instead of milk, Hershey said.

3 weeks ago - New York Post

Hershey launches vegan Reese's

Vegan Reese's are happening. Hershey, which makes Reese's along with Hershey bars, Kisses and other chocolates and candies, announced two new dairy-free products on Tuesday: Reese's plant-based peanut...

3 weeks ago - CNN Business

Hershey (HSY) Flat As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Hershey (HSY) closed at $238.40 in the latest trading session, marking no change from the prior day.

1 month ago - Zacks Investment Research