The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE: HSYConsumer StaplesSpecialty FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 161.10 +0.47%
HSY stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $32.22B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.90
- Forward P/E
- 16.26
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.32
- Dividend yield
- 3.52% ($5.64)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 156.16 – 239.48
- Day range
- 159.75 – 162.48
- Volume / Avg
- 944.01K / 1.48M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 146.31M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
HSY stock today
On Oct 7, HSY ended the session at $160.34, shedding $0.46 (0.29%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, HSY sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $156.16 to $239.48: 33.0% below the high, set on Mar 2, 2026 and 2.7% above the low. HSY is down 11.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 17.5%.
At 21.9x trailing earnings, Hershey trades below the peer-group median of 30.0x. Its forward P/E of 16.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Hershey's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026. Hershey pays an annual dividend of $5.64 per share, a 3.52% yield at the current price.
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About Hershey
Company profileThe Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels.
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Specialty Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Kirk C. Tanner
- Headquarters
- Hershey, PA
- Employees
- 17,550
- Website
- thehersheycompany.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Hershey generated $11.69 billion in revenue, up 4.4% from fiscal 2024, its 10th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $883.3 million (-60.2% year over year), for a net margin of 7.6% versus a median of 16.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 33.5% (down from 47.3%) and operating margin 12.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.69B | $11.20B | $11.16B | $10.42B | $8.97B |
| Growth | +4.38% | +0.33% | +7.16% | +16.14% | +10.08% |
| Net income | $883.26M | $2.22B | $1.86B | $1.64B | $1.48B |
| EPS (diluted) | — | — | — | — | — |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (23 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$203.14+26.69%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 6
- Hold 14
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.11
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $5.64
- Dividend yield
- 3.52%
- Last payment
- $1.45
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
HSY news
All HSY newsHershey peers
Consumer Staples sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | 16.96 | -1.28% | $10.24B | vs HSY |
| TRTootsie Roll Industries Inc. | 36.91 | -0.97% | $2.77B | vs HSY |
| JJSFJ & J Snack Foods Corp. | 79.33 | -0.14% | $1.48B | vs HSY |
| JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. | 67.95 | +0.28% | $794.57M | vs HSY |
| MAMAMama's Creations Inc. | 12.86 | +1.02% | $606.32M | vs HSY |
| WYHGWing Yip Food Holdings Group Limited ADR | 3.63 | -4.47% | $129.16M | vs HSY |
| BRIDBridgford Foods Corporation | 5.39 | -3.06% | $48.92M | vs HSY |
| RMCFRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. | 1.02 | +12.09% | $9.63M | vs HSY |
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Hershey stock FAQ
What is Hershey's stock price today?
HSY last traded at $160.34 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.29% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Hershey pay a dividend?
Yes. Hershey pays $5.64 per share annually, a 3.52% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.45 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
When is Hershey's next earnings date?
Hershey is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.11.
What is HSY's P/E ratio?
HSY trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.90 and a forward P/E of 16.26, compared with a median of 30.0 for its closest peers.
Is Hershey in the S&P 500?
Yes. Hershey (HSY) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Hershey's CEO?
Mr. Kirk C. Tanner is the chief executive officer of The Hershey Company, which has about 17,550 employees.
Has HSY ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent HSY stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 16, 2004, one of 4 splits on record.