Hershey/$HSY
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About Hershey
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.
Ticker
$HSY
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
19,285
ISIN
US4278661081
Website
Hershey Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$34B
20.57
$8.12
0.28
$5.48
3.28%
Price and volume
Market cap
$34B
Beta
0.28
52-week high
$203.23
52-week low
$140.13
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
$5.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.593
Quick ratio
0.794
Long term debt to equity
110.509
Total debt to equity
134.279
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
65.72%
Interest coverage (TTM)
12.61%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,778.832
Gross margin (TTM)
42.56%
Net profit margin (TTM)
15.32%
Operating margin (TTM)
21.50%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
9.02%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$560,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.96%
Return on equity (TTM)
37.48%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.568
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.146
Price to book
7.22
Price to tangible book (TTM)
273.76
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.578
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.38%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
898.87%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.28%
Forward dividend yield
3.28%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.91%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-19.58%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.81%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.69%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
1.44%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.01%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
16.04%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.12%
What the Analysts think about Hershey
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hershey stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Hershey's North America salty snacks segment experienced a 4% rise in organic volumes in Q1 2025, indicating strong consumer demand. (reuters.com)
The company maintained its full-year outlook for 2025, demonstrating confidence in its financial stability despite market challenges. (reuters.com)
Hershey's strategic initiatives, including the Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative, are expected to generate ongoing savings of $300 million by 2026, enhancing operational efficiency. (tradingview.com)
Barclays reduced Hershey's price target to $202 due to weaker consumption and share trends observed during most of Q3 2024. (investing.com)
Analysts anticipate Hershey's gross margin to decline below 40% in 2025 from 45% in the previous year, attributed to rising cocoa prices and other supply costs. (lipperalpha.refinitiv.com)
Hershey's Q1 2025 net sales declined by 13.8% year-over-year, missing analyst expectations and indicating potential volume pressures. (finviz.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.
Hershey Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Hershey Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Hershey News
AllArticlesVideos
Penn State Health Wins 2025 IDEA Innovation Award for Groundbreaking Energy Optimization at its Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Business Wire·4 weeks ago
Hershey Company (HSY) Vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): Which Dividend Stock Is Better For Passive Income Lovers?
24/7 Wall Street·2 months ago
Hershey using ‘every lever in the toolbox' to reduce impact of cocoa tariff
Market Watch·2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hershey stock?
Hershey (HSY) has a market cap of $34B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hershey stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hershey (HSY) stock is 20.57 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Hershey stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hershey (HSY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.48 and the yield is 3.28%. Hershey has a payout ratio of 65.72% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hershey dividend payment date?
The next Hershey (HSY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Hershey?
Hershey (HSY) has a beta rating of 0.28. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.