HSY
Hershey Co
NYSE: HSY · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS
$189.16
+0.66% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$38.34B
P/E ratio
43.69
P/S ratio
3.28x
EPS (TTM)
$4.33
Dividend yield
2.92%
52W range
$147 – $239
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C4.5
Quality
C6.0
Profitability
B4.0
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
$224.61
+18.74%
12-Month target
$129.72
-31.42%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$200.45
Margin of safety
-15.17%
3 Strong Buy3 Buy17 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $714.87M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 15.17% above intrinsic value
- P/E 43.69x — expensive valuation
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 | $11.69B | $12.4B |
| Net income | $1.64B | $1.86B | $2.22B | $883.26M | $320.02M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.33 | $8.51 |
| Free cash flow | $1.81B | $1.55B | $1.93B | $1.75B | $714.87M | — |
| Profit margin | 15.79% | 16.68% | 19.83% | 7.55% | 7.55% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 7,017 | $188.50 |
| 2026-04-22 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 2,723 | $189.33 |
| 2026-04-22 | HERSHEY, TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL | Sale | 260 | $187.98 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hershey Co trades at $189.16. representing a P/E of 43.69x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $11.69B. with profit margins at 7.55%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $200.45.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hershey Co's stock price?
Hershey Co (HSY) trades at $189.16.
Is Hershey Co overvalued?
Smart Value Score 51/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $200.45.
What is the price target of Hershey Co (HSY)?
The analyst target price is $224.61, representing +18.7% upside from the current price of $189.16.
What is the intrinsic value of Hershey Co (HSY)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $200.45, a -15.2% margin of safety versus $189.16.
What is the future stock price of HSY by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Hershey Co could reach $824.76 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Hershey Co's revenue?
TTM revenue is $11.69B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryCONFECTIONERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.28x
ROE18.90%
Beta0.18
50D MA$211.21
200D MA$192.98
Shares out0.15B
Float0.15B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.9M
Performance
1 week-1.21%
1 month-6.77%
3 months-2.87%
YTD+3.95%
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