What’s the current market cap for Hershey stock?

Hershey (HSY) has a market cap of $36bn as of June 28, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Hershey stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hershey (HSY) stock is 33.34 as of June 28, 2026.

Does Hershey stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Hershey (HSY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 28, 2026, the dividend rate is $5.644 and the yield is 3.24%. Hershey has a payout ratio of 100.69% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next Hershey dividend payment date?

The next Hershey (HSY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.

What is the beta indicator for Hershey?

Hershey (HSY) has a beta rating of 0.07. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

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About Hershey

Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. 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, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.

Ticker

$HSY

Sector

Consumer Essentials

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

18,573

Headquarters

Hershey, United States

Website

www.thehersheycompany.com

Hershey Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$36bn

33.34

$5.37

0.07

$5.64

3.24%

What the Analysts think about Hershey

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

Bulls say / Bears say

Full-year guidance for 2026 projects net sales growth of 4%–5% versus analysts’ 2.69% estimate and EPS of $8.20–$8.52 compared with $7.15 expected, demonstrating confidence in demand and pricing power. (Reuters)

Sales in the North America salty snacks unit jumped 28% in Q4 2025, driven by SkinnyPop and Dot’s Pretzels, underscoring successful diversification beyond core confectionery. (Reuters)

Pricing rose 9% in Q4 2025 while volumes declined only 3%, reflecting strong ability to pass through surging input costs without proportionate volume loss. (Reuters)

North America confectionery volumes fell 4% in Q1 2026 and 5% in Q4 2025, indicating persistent consumer resistance in the core chocolate segment. (Reuters)

The gross margin contracted by 17 percentage points to 37% in Q4 2025 due to record cocoa prices, highlighting vulnerability to commodity cost spikes. (Reuters)

Management’s Q1 2026 guidance implies a deceleration in the remainder of the year, suggesting potential headwinds as pricing pressures and macroeconomic strain weigh on demand. (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2026.

Hershey Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

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%

-

Hershey News

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Forbes·4 weeks ago

Got “Ozempic breath?” Hershey sees GLP-1 lift for mints, gum

Bloomberg Markets and Finance·2 months ago

America's protein obsession rages on. Chipotle, Hershey and others are capitalizing.

Market Watch·2 months ago

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