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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Price & Analysis
2,023 Followers
HSY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$176.36 - $245.42
Previous Close$182.45
Volume1.64M
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Market Cap
$36.90B
Enterprise Value$41.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 01, 2024EPS Estimate
$1.44Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 16, 2024Dividend Yield2.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.10
Shares Outstanding202,229,200
10 Day Avg. Volume1,470,101
30 Day Avg. Volume1,721,997
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.14
Alpha0.00523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-44.03
Price to Sales (P/S)2.41
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.20
P/FCF Ratio16.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$200.29Price Target Upside8.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
The Hershey Company News
PremiumStock Analysis & Ideas
VDC: Strong and Steady Consumer Staples ETF
PremiumCompany Announcements
Hershey’s 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting Webcast AnnouncementBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
DividendsManagement has signaled confidence in its outlook with a recent 15% dividend hike.
EarningsHershey recently reported results that topped expectations for the past 16 consecutive quarters.
Market ShareHSY share is back on track with underlying North America Confection up 2% and market share above expectations.
Bears Say
Cocoa PricesThe significant recent rise in cocoa prices, which are up 90% over the last two months and 125% YTD, has led to the reduction of 2025 EPS estimates by 7.5%.
Earnings RiskHSY's EPS is projected to decrease by 5% YoY due to the substantial increase in cocoa costs.
Stock ValuationThe company's stock is trading at a ~30% premium to Packaged Food peers, which seems generous given the negative outlook for EPS in 2025.
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Ownership Overview
2.74% Insiders
22.31% Mutual Funds
25.57% Other Institutional Investors
49.38% 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 $176.36 and its highest was $245.42 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 Aug 01, 2024 which is in 30 days.
How were The Hershey Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Hershey Company released its earnings results on May 03, 2024. The company reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.761 by $0.309.
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 $1.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.79%. See more information on The Hershey Company dividends here
What is The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate?
The Hershey Company’s EPS estimate is $1.44.
How many shares outstanding does The Hershey Company have?
The Hershey Company has 147,615,690 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hershey Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hershey Company reported an EPS of $3.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.761. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.043%.
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 22M.
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The Hershey Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$200.29 (8.47% Upside)
$200.29 (8.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HSY Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 184.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
54.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.50%
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
Q1 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
$200.29
▲(8.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HSY
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
5/11 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+4.09%
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