Hershey Co's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 16/96 in the Food & Tobacco industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 188.47.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Hershey Co's Score
Industry at a Glance
Industry Ranking
16 / 96
Overall Ranking
113 / 4585
Industry
Food & Tobacco
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
25
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
188.472
Target Price
+4.25%
Upside Space
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Hershey Co Highlights
StrengthsRisks
The Hershey Company is a snacks company. The Company's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The Company's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 11.20B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 48.85%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 48.85%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PE is 28.06, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 139.04M shares, increasing 5.30% quarter-over-quarter.
The Hershey Company is a snacks company. The Company's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The Company's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
Ticker SymbolHSY
CompanyHershey Co
CEOTanner (Kirk C)
Websitehttps://www.thehersheycompany.com/
FAQs
What is the current price of Hershey Co (HSY)?
The current price of Hershey Co (HSY) is 188.250.
What is the symbol of Hershey Co?
The ticker symbol of Hershey Co is HSY.
What is the 52-week high of Hershey Co?
The 52-week high of Hershey Co is 199.000.
What is the 52-week low of Hershey Co?
The 52-week low of Hershey Co is 140.130.
What is the market capitalization of Hershey Co?
The market capitalization of Hershey Co is 38.17B.
What is the net income of Hershey Co?
The net income of Hershey Co is 2.22B.
Is Hershey Co (HSY) currently rated as Buy, Hold, or Sell?
According to analysts, Hershey Co (HSY) has an overall rating of Hold, with a price target of 188.472.
What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Hershey Co (HSY)?
The Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Hershey Co (HSY) is 6.706.