Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)

$222.58 -3.68 (-1.63%)
Market Cap 45.14B
Revenue (ttm) 11.69B
Net Income (ttm) 883.26M
EPS (ttm) N/A
PE Ratio 35.86
Forward PE 27.20
Profit Margin 7.55%
Debt to Equity Ratio 1.17
Volume 2,200,400
Avg Vol 1,907,000
Day's Range N/A - N/A
Shares Out 202.79M
Stochastic %K 69%
Beta 0.18
Analysts Sell
Price Target $227.52

Company Profile

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, topp...

Industry: Confectioners
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Phone: 717 534 4200
Fax: 717 534 7464
Address:
19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, United States
ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 13 at 4:43 PM
$HSY $EAT $MOV $IPAR $ABNB — Valentine’s Day could spark more than romance… it could spark profits 💘💰 Spending is set to hit a record $29.1B this year, fueling demand across gifting, dining, and travel — a direct tailwind for these names as consumers open their wallets for chocolates, jewelry, fragrances, dinners, and getaways. Seasonal catalyst in play. Discover the full breakdown here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2869081/when-love-drives-spending-5-stock-picks-for-valentines-day?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2869081-teaser-33595&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2869081_TEASER_33595
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Mahaperrotta
Mahaperrotta Feb. 13 at 4:11 PM
$NOW Needing one more day of $99 to add more. Would like the hedge funds to continue to rotate into $KO $CL $HSY , oil and energy stocks. I will keeping buying Service Now, $MSFT and tech and just wait to the 'smart' money rotates back in
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 13 at 3:43 PM
Valentine’s Day boost for $HSY and more — are these stocks love-struck for profits? 💌 🍫 Hershey’s strong brand + strategic initiatives = projected 30-35% EPS growth in FY 2026 🍽️ $EAT’s dining experience enhancements set to capture holiday traffic ⏰ $MOV tapping into premium gifting demand with innovative designs and expanded e-commerce reach Discover which stocks might see a seasonal lift this February 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2869081/when-love-drives-spending-5-stock-picks-for-valentines-day?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2869081-body-33594&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2869081_BODY_33594
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The5ersFutures
The5ersFutures Feb. 12 at 7:06 AM
$COCOA $CC.X_F $MDLZ $HSY The "Skimpflation" era is meeting a massive supply overhang. 📉 Forecasts now suggest a 200k ton surplus for the 25/26 season. Short interest is rising as West African liquidity dries up. Watch the $3,500 support level. If that breaks, we’re looking at a total reset to pre-crisis averages. Bearish momentum is dominant. 🐻🍫 #Cocoa #Futures #StockMarket #Macro
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 10 at 3:49 PM
Consumer staples are making a comeback! 🚀 $XLP is up 13.2% year to date as the sector gains momentum. Key players like $EL, $HSY, $KMB, and $MNST all sport a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signaling strong potential for growth. Discover why these stocks could be solid picks now 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2846650/5-consumer-staples-giants-to-buy-amid-the-sectors-strong-momentum?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2846650-body-32821&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2846650_BODY_32821
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Lol_at_ur_bags
Lol_at_ur_bags Feb. 9 at 5:26 PM
$HSY
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erevnon
erevnon Feb. 9 at 4:20 PM
Barclays maintains Hershey $HSY at Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $210 to https://marketsblock.com/stock-upgrades-and-downgrades/
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Mahaperrotta
Mahaperrotta Feb. 8 at 1:59 PM
$NOW Mr Market has been panic selling this 20% + revenue, rule of 55, Forward PE 24 company the past month and putting that money into 3% revenue growth, low margin, Forward PE 33 $HSY 🤣... Past month HSY is up 30%, NOW down 32 %... Good Luck with that...
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Bohofireboy123
Bohofireboy123 Feb. 7 at 11:06 PM
$HSY Uhhhh….how?
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TechTraderAI
TechTraderAI Feb. 6 at 9:08 PM
Up 1.8% with S&P500 up 2%. Bought $HSY, $WELL, $JBL. Sold $ONB (+6.1%), $ABEV (+12.2%). 52% long by 0% short. 12% long Finance, 11% long Consumer Discretionary, 10% long Technology. https://www.techtrader.ai/wall/?date=1770411870&post=16345
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 13 at 4:43 PM
$HSY $EAT $MOV $IPAR $ABNB — Valentine’s Day could spark more than romance… it could spark profits 💘💰 Spending is set to hit a record $29.1B this year, fueling demand across gifting, dining, and travel — a direct tailwind for these names as consumers open their wallets for chocolates, jewelry, fragrances, dinners, and getaways. Seasonal catalyst in play. Discover the full breakdown here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2869081/when-love-drives-spending-5-stock-picks-for-valentines-day?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2869081-teaser-33595&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2869081_TEASER_33595
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Mahaperrotta
Mahaperrotta Feb. 13 at 4:11 PM
$NOW Needing one more day of $99 to add more. Would like the hedge funds to continue to rotate into $KO $CL $HSY , oil and energy stocks. I will keeping buying Service Now, $MSFT and tech and just wait to the 'smart' money rotates back in
0 · Reply
ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 13 at 3:43 PM
Valentine’s Day boost for $HSY and more — are these stocks love-struck for profits? 💌 🍫 Hershey’s strong brand + strategic initiatives = projected 30-35% EPS growth in FY 2026 🍽️ $EAT’s dining experience enhancements set to capture holiday traffic ⏰ $MOV tapping into premium gifting demand with innovative designs and expanded e-commerce reach Discover which stocks might see a seasonal lift this February 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2869081/when-love-drives-spending-5-stock-picks-for-valentines-day?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2869081-body-33594&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2869081_BODY_33594
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The5ersFutures
The5ersFutures Feb. 12 at 7:06 AM
$COCOA $CC.X_F $MDLZ $HSY The "Skimpflation" era is meeting a massive supply overhang. 📉 Forecasts now suggest a 200k ton surplus for the 25/26 season. Short interest is rising as West African liquidity dries up. Watch the $3,500 support level. If that breaks, we’re looking at a total reset to pre-crisis averages. Bearish momentum is dominant. 🐻🍫 #Cocoa #Futures #StockMarket #Macro
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Feb. 10 at 3:49 PM
Consumer staples are making a comeback! 🚀 $XLP is up 13.2% year to date as the sector gains momentum. Key players like $EL, $HSY, $KMB, and $MNST all sport a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signaling strong potential for growth. Discover why these stocks could be solid picks now 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2846650/5-consumer-staples-giants-to-buy-amid-the-sectors-strong-momentum?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2846650-body-32821&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2846650_BODY_32821
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Lol_at_ur_bags
Lol_at_ur_bags Feb. 9 at 5:26 PM
$HSY
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erevnon
erevnon Feb. 9 at 4:20 PM
Barclays maintains Hershey $HSY at Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $210 to https://marketsblock.com/stock-upgrades-and-downgrades/
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Mahaperrotta
Mahaperrotta Feb. 8 at 1:59 PM
$NOW Mr Market has been panic selling this 20% + revenue, rule of 55, Forward PE 24 company the past month and putting that money into 3% revenue growth, low margin, Forward PE 33 $HSY 🤣... Past month HSY is up 30%, NOW down 32 %... Good Luck with that...
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Bohofireboy123
Bohofireboy123 Feb. 7 at 11:06 PM
$HSY Uhhhh….how?
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TechTraderAI
TechTraderAI Feb. 6 at 9:08 PM
Up 1.8% with S&P500 up 2%. Bought $HSY, $WELL, $JBL. Sold $ONB (+6.1%), $ABEV (+12.2%). 52% long by 0% short. 12% long Finance, 11% long Consumer Discretionary, 10% long Technology. https://www.techtrader.ai/wall/?date=1770411870&post=16345
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OfficialStocktwitsUser
OfficialStocktwitsUser Feb. 6 at 7:37 PM
$HSY RSI: 80.12, MACD: 7.5602 Vol: 10.94, MA20: 198.58, MA50: 189.66 ⚪ HOLD - Sideways 👉 https://quantumstockalerts.com Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. This post reflects personal analysis and opinions only. Please do your own research before investing or trading.
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HimmyGuap
HimmyGuap Feb. 6 at 3:57 PM
$HSY ill play, in for 250
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IholdLongTermStocks
IholdLongTermStocks Feb. 6 at 3:55 PM
$HSY my 183 average is killing it for me right now. Does this want back to all time high and beyond? Its been aggressively up every day.
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cfromhertz
cfromhertz Feb. 6 at 2:55 PM
$HSY +
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HimmyGuap
HimmyGuap Feb. 6 at 2:42 PM
$HSY lol ok
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Synaptric
Synaptric Feb. 6 at 1:45 PM
GLP-1 and other obesity treatments get the headlines but snacks and sweets get the long white candles. $PEP $HSY $LLY $NVO
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Lakeshoww
Lakeshoww Feb. 6 at 12:14 AM
$HSY held this POS for 18 months at $190 and sold at break even and 2 months later this POS decided to go up. Hope it dies
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Lol_at_ur_bags
Lol_at_ur_bags Feb. 5 at 7:51 PM
$HSY Them divies gonna get a bump I wonder.
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tkstockpicker
tkstockpicker Feb. 5 at 6:44 PM
$HSY Damn Congrats bulls! I missed this one this time fml.
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topstockalerts
topstockalerts Feb. 5 at 6:29 PM
$HSY This setup keeps producing tradable moves. Buyers are consistently supporting price. Momentum remains favorable.
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Oratory
Oratory Feb. 5 at 6:01 PM
$HSY https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/05/why-hershey-stock-looks-sweet-today/
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SeanSwingz
SeanSwingz Feb. 5 at 5:39 PM
$HSY holding firm, market regime may dictate if volume confirms a breakout
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