Hershey/$HSY

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About Hershey

Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.

Ticker

$HSY

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

19,285

Hershey Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$38B
24.60
$7.53
0.26
$5.48
2.96%

What the Analysts think about Hershey

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hershey stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

In Q2 2025, Hershey’s net sales of $2.61 billion exceeded the $2.52 billion consensus while adjusted EPS of $1.21 topped estimates of $0.99 and sales volume rose 21%, reflecting strong demand across its portfolio (Reuters)
Hershey demonstrated pricing power by implementing roughly 5% price increases in Q2 to offset soaring cocoa costs, without impairing volume growth (Reuters)
The North America salty snacks segment reported 8.8% net sales growth in Q2 as brands like SkinnyPop and Dot’s Pretzels gained market share, diversifying revenue beyond confectionery (MarketWatch)
Hershey forecasts 2025 adjusted EPS of $6.00–$6.18, well below analysts’ $7.34 estimate, as record-high cocoa prices have nearly tripled raw material costs and will “put significant pressure” on earnings (Reuters)
The company expects $170 million–$180 million in full-year tariff expenses, representing a substantial headwind to net income amid elevated trade costs (Reuters)
Hershey’s full-year adjusted earnings are now forecast to decline 36%–38%, underscoring margin stress despite top-line growth and cost-mitigation efforts (MarketWatch)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.

Hershey Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Hershey Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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