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The Hershey Company Common Stock

HSYNYSEConsumer Defensive·US · USD
$161.99
-0.55 (-0.34%)
Prices as of October 9, 2026 · live

Price

Key statistics

Valuation
Market cap32.66B USD
Enterprise value37.48B USD
Trailing P/E21.97
Forward P/E16.31
PEG ratio0.03
Price / sales2.66
Price / book7.08
Profitability
Gross margin45.32%
Operating margin23.12%
Profit margin12.24%
Return on assets9.92%
Return on equity32.81%
Income (TTM)
Revenue12.16B USD
Gross profit4.67B USD
EBITDA2.71B USD
Net income1.49B USD
Diluted EPS$7.32
Rev. growth (YoY)6.60%
Balance sheet
Total cash791.21M USD
Total debt5.92B USD
Debt / equity129.82
Current ratio1.18
Book value / share$22.71
Cash flow (TTM)
Operating cash flow2.66B USD
Levered free cash flow1.74B USD
Shares & price
Shares outstanding200.92M
Float144.85M
Held by institutions91.37%
Beta0.09
50-day MA$175.56
200-day MA$190.67
52-week high$239.48
52-week low$156.16
Dividends
Forward rate
$5.81
Yield
3.59%
Payout ratio
77.10%
Frequency
Quarterly
Recent payments
  • 2026-08-14$1.45
Earnings (EPS)
DateEst.ActualSurprise2026-07-301.431.90+32.87%2026-06-25-0.14-0.16−14.29%2026-04-302.042.35+15.20%2026-02-051.401.71+22.14%
About The Hershey Company Common Stock

The Hershey Company Common Stock represents ownership in The Hershey Company, a leading consumer packaged goods business focused on confectionery and snack foods. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of chocolate and other confectionery products, along with salty snacks and related treats for everyday consumption. Its products are sold through grocery, convenience, mass retail, club, drug, and specialty channels, making it an important participant in the global packaged food market. The Hershey Company operates through North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International segments, reflecting its mix of branded sweets, snack offerings, and overseas distribution. Headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, The Hershey Company remains recognized for its portfolio of widely known household brands and its role in branded snacking and confectionery distribution.

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Confectioners
CEO
Mr. Kirk C. Tanner
Employees
17,550
Headquarters
Hershey, PA, United States

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