Hershey Co
$ 188.71
-1.43%
21 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 38,805,185,000 USD
- Current Price $ 188.71
- High / Low $ 191.95 / 188.22
- Stock P/E 44.01
- Book Value 22.86
- EPS 4.35
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-30
- Dividend Per Share $5.48
- Dividend Yield 2.84 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.07 %
- ROE 0.19 %
- 52 Week High 239.48
- 52 Week Low 146.80
About
The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, and many more that are produced globally. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Analyst Target Price
$227.78
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-05 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-07-30 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-02-06 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-02-08 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-04-27 |
| Reported EPS | 1.71 | 1.3 | 1.21 | 1.1 | 2.69 | 2.34 | 0.89 | 3.07 | 2.02 | 2.6 | 2.01 | 2.96 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.4 | 1.06 | 1 | 2.02 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 1.32 | 2.76 | 1.96 | 2.45 | 1.91 | 2.67 |
| Surprise | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.21 | -0.92 | 0.31 | -0.21 | -0.43 | 0.31 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.1 | 0.29 |
| Surprise Percentage | 22.1429% | 22.6415% | 21% | -45.5446% | 13.0252% | -8.2353% | -32.5758% | 11.2319% | 3.0612% | 6.1224% | 5.2356% | 10.8614% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.06 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-16 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-03-14 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2023-12-15 |
| Amount | $1.452 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.192 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: HSY
2026-04-22 00:08:45
Steven Voskuil, Senior Vice President and CFO of The Hershey Co (HSY), sold 1,500 shares of the company on April 20, 2026, bringing his total ownership to 57,695 shares. Over the past year, Voskuil has sold 18,500 shares and made no purchases. The Hershey Co's stock is currently trading at $194.1, with a high price-earnings ratio of 43.48, and is considered modestly undervalued based on its GuruFocus Value of $212.35.
2026-04-21 12:55:54
Stifel has lowered its price target for Hershey Co. (NYSE: HSY) from $230 to $215, maintaining a Hold rating due to concerns over high cocoa costs and potential softening of consumption. Despite the price target cut, Hershey has consistently paid dividends for 56 years, yielding 3.03%. This comes amidst management changes and other analyst updates, with the company facing industry pressures to re-evaluate promotional spending.
2026-04-21 12:01:46
Jones Kertz & Associates Inc. has acquired a new stake in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), purchasing 6,611 shares valued at approximately $1,203,000 during the fourth quarter. Other institutional investors like Liberty One Investment Management LLC and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC also increased their holdings. The article further details analyst ratings, stock performance metrics, recent dividend increases, and insider trading activity for Hershey (HSY).
2026-04-21 02:07:24
J.M. Smucker Co (SJM) is positioned as a defensive investment due to its strong portfolio of household brands in recession-resistant categories like pet food, coffee, and spreads. The company's focus on consistent cash flows, reliable dividends, and strategic acquisitions like Hostess Brands underscores its stability in consumer staples. Analysts view Smucker as a steady pick, highlighting pet food strength and snack acquisitions, advising investors to monitor quarterly earnings for margin trajectory and competitive responses.
2026-04-20 20:15:51
Hershey Trust Co. sold approximately $3.85 million worth of Hershey (HSY) common stock in April through multiple transactions. Despite this divestment, the Trust remains a significant shareholder, holding millions of shares directly and indirectly, including convertible Class B Common Stock. This comes amid HSY shares trading lower and an InvestingPro analysis suggesting the stock is overvalued.
2026-04-20 20:04:51
Hershey Trust Company, acting as trustee for the Milton Hershey School, reported selling 20,000 shares of Hershey Co (NYSE: HSY) common stock in open-market transactions on April 16-17, 2026. The shares were sold at weighted average prices ranging from approximately $190 to $194 per share. Despite these sales, the Trust remains a significant holder, retaining over 54 million shares of Class B common stock convertible into common stock, in addition to other common stock holdings.
