HSY
Hershey Co
NYSE: HSY · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS
$189.23
+1.02% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$36.85B
P/E ratio
33.77
P/S ratio
3.07x
EPS (TTM)
$5.38
Dividend yield
3.08%
52W range
$155 – $238
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
69
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B4.3
Quality
C7.0
Profitability
B+4.0
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
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Altman Z-Score
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$216.94
+14.64%
12-Month target
$129.72
-31.45%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$187.44
Margin of safety
-23.16%
4 Strong Buy5 Buy14 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 23.11% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $354.21M — positive
+ Revenue growth 10.60% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 23.16% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.42B | $11.16B | $11.20B | $11.69B | $11.99B | $12.4B |
| Net income | $1.64B | $1.86B | $2.22B | $883.26M | $435.11M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $5.38 | $8.51 |
| Free cash flow | $1.81B | $1.55B | $1.93B | $1.75B | $354.21M | — |
| Profit margin | 15.79% | 16.68% | 19.83% | 7.55% | 9.13% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 2,579 | $183.25 |
| 2026-06-03 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 2,521 | $182.63 |
| 2026-06-03 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 2,000 | $187.54 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hershey Co trades at $189.23. representing a P/E of 33.77x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 69/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $11.99B. with profit margins at 9.13%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $187.44.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hershey Co's stock price?
Hershey Co (HSY) trades at $189.23, on a P/E of 33.8x and a P/S of 3.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Hershey Co overvalued?
Hershey Co carries a Smart Value Score of 69/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $187.44 against the $189.23 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Hershey Co's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Hershey Co (HSY)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $216.94, about 14.6% above the current $189.23. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of HSY by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $824.76, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of Hershey Co (HSY)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $187.44, a -23.2% margin of safety versus today's $189.23. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Hershey Co's revenue?
Hershey Co's trailing twelve-month revenue is $11.99B, and our model projects it reaching about $14.10B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryCONFECTIONERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.07x
ROE23.11%
Beta0.08
50D MA$190.63
200D MA$193.93
Shares out0.15B
Float0.15B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.9M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month-1.28%
3 months-14.32%
YTD+1.43%
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