Hershey Co Overview
HSY was traded at $169.1200 as of 2025-06-13.
Hershey Co (HSY)
Quarterly Financials
Annual Financials
Asset Type: Common Stock
Sector: MANUFACTURING
Industry: SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS
Description: 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.
Address: 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, EXTERNAL RPTG & COMPLIANCE, HERSHEY, PA, US
CIK: 47111
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Country: USA
Fiscal Year End: December
Latest Quarter: June 30, 2024
Market Capitalization: 41,115,062,000
EBITDA: 3,018,907,000
PE Ratio: 22.46
PEG Ratio: 4.275
Book Value: 19.82
Dividend Per Share: 5.12
Dividend Yield: 0.0270
EPS: 9.03
Revenue Per Share (TTM): 53.98
Profit Margin: 0.168
Operating Margin (TTM): 0.157
Return on Assets (TTM): 0.135
Return on Equity (TTM): 0.479
Revenue (TTM): 11,014,327,000
Gross Profit (TTM): 4,498,547,000
Diluted EPS (TTM): 9.03
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YOY): -0.551
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YOY): -0.167
Analyst Target Price: 203.37
Analyst Ratings (Strong Buy): 3
Analyst Ratings (Buy): 2
Analyst Ratings (Hold): 19
Analyst Ratings (Sell): 0
Analyst Ratings (Strong Sell): 0
Trailing PE: 22.46
Forward PE: 21.37
Price to Sales Ratio (TTM): 3.733
Price to Book Ratio: 10.23
EV to Revenue: 4.206
EV to EBITDA: 16.48
Beta: 0.361
52 Week High: 209.04
52 Week Low: 175.14
50 Day Moving Average: 193.99
200 Day Moving Average: 192.49
Shares Outstanding: 147,674,000
Dividend Date: Sept. 16, 2024
Ex-Dividend Date: Aug. 16, 2024
Official Website: https://www.thehersheycompany.com
Financial Analysis
Valuation Overview
The company's Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 22.46, with a forward P/E of 21.37. This suggests expected earnings growth. The Price-to-Book ratio of 10.23 indicates a premium valuation relative to its assets.
Profitability Metrics
With a profit margin of 0.168% and an operating margin of 0.157%, the company demonstrates positive profitability. The Return on Equity (ROE) of 0.479% reflects its efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.
Growth Trends
Quarterly revenue growth (YOY) stands at -0.167%, and quarterly earnings growth (YOY) is -0.551%. These figures indicate potential challenges in revenue expansion. The PEG ratio of 4.275 suggests higher growth expectations.
Dividend Profile
The company offers a dividend yield of 0.0270% with an annual dividend per share of $5.12. This makes it less appealing for income-focused investors.
Market Position
Trading at $169.1200 (within a 52-week range of $175.14 to $209.04), the stock's beta of 0.361 indicates lower volatility compared to the market. Analyst target price is $203.37, suggesting limited near-term growth.