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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
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
19,285
Headquarters
Website
Hershey Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$38B
24.60
$7.53
0.26
$5.48
2.96%
Price and volume
Market cap
$38B
Beta
0.26
52-week high
$202.48
52-week low
$140.13
Average daily volume
1.5M
Dividend rate
$5.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.53
Quick ratio
0.599
Long term debt to equity
114.659
Total debt to equity
132.921
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.84%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,708.862
Gross margin (TTM)
40.12%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.54%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.32%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
10.78%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$590,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.69%
Return on equity (TTM)
35.89%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
24.601
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.325
Price to book
8.32
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-80.55
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
23.834
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.20%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
7.775
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.96%
Forward dividend yield
2.96%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.55%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-16.57%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.12%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.20%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.41%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.37%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
14.99%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.86%
What the Analysts think about Hershey
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hershey stock.
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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.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hershey stock?
Hershey (HSY) has a market cap of $38B as of September 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hershey stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hershey (HSY) stock is 24.6 as of September 05, 2025.
Does Hershey stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hershey (HSY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 05, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.48 and the yield is 2.96%. Hershey has a payout ratio of 70.84% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hershey dividend payment date?
The next Hershey (HSY) dividend payment is scheduled for September 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Hershey?
Hershey (HSY) has a beta rating of 0.26. 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.