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
Hershey Co (HSY) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
6 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+18.5%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+7.0%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-36.4%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+3.1%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+12.5%
2026-02-05
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | $1.71 | +22.1% | $205.79 | $231.53 | +12.5% |
| 2025-10-30 | $1.30 | +22.6% | $175.28 | $169.63 | -3.2% |
| 2025-07-30 | $1.21 | +21.0% | $186.23 | $186.13 | -0.1% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.40 | $1.71 | +22.1% | $3.09B | +7.0% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.06 | $1.30 | +22.6% | $3.18B | +6.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.00 | $1.21 | +21.0% | $2.61B | +26.0% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.93 | $2.09 | +8.3% | $2.81B | -13.8% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.38 | $2.69 | +13.0% | $2.89B | +8.7% |
| 2024-09-30 | $2.55 | $2.34 | -8.2% | $2.99B | -1.4% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.45 | $1.27 | -12.4% | $2.07B | -16.7% |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.76 | $3.07 | +11.2% | $3.25B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.96 | $2.02 | +3.1% | $2.66B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.45 | $2.60 | +6.1% | $3.03B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.91 | $2.01 | +5.2% | $2.49B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $8.51 | $12.4B | +6.1% | 16 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $9.93 | $12.8B | +2.8% | 16 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $11.35 | $13.2B | +3.1% | 16 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $12.95 | $13.6B | +3.4% | 16 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $14.75 | $14.1B | +3.7% | 16 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Hershey Co beaten earnings estimates?
Hershey Co has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +18.5% over the last 4 quarters.
How does HSY stock react to earnings?
HSY stock has moved an average of +3.1% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Hershey Co's revenue growth rate?
Hershey Co reported year-over-year revenue growth of +7.0% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing -36.4% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for HSY in 2026?
Analysts expect Hershey Co to report EPS of $8.51 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $12.4B, based on estimates from 16 analysts.