The Hershey Company(HSY)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosThe Hershey Company (HSY) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company offers a 3.0% dividend yield, the current P/E of 41.27 and the significant volatility in quarterly earnings growth suggest that the stock is currently priced for a recovery that remains fundamentally unproven.
The Hershey Company (HSY) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
The Hershey Company (HSY) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $2.35vs $2.04+15.2% | $3.1Bvs $3.0B+2.5% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.71vs $1.40+22.1% | $3.1Bvs $3.0B+3.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $1.30vs $1.07+21.5% | $3.2Bvs $3.1B+2.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $1.21vs $0.99+21.9% | $2.6Bvs $2.5B+3.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for The Hershey Company (HSY)
Hershey TodayHSYHershey$180.25 +4.80 (+2.74%) As of 12:17 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$160.07▼$239.48Dividend Yield3.22%P/E Ratio33.56Price Target$217.50Add to WatchlistAfter a sweet run-up in its stock back in February, Hershey NYSE: HSY is now trading 3.8% below its year-start price.
The latest trading day saw Hershey (HSY) settling at $179.11, representing a +1.38% change from its previous close.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Hershey (HSY) stood at $183.04, denoting a +2.1% move from the preceding trading day.
Hershey's salty snacks sales surge in Q1, with LesserEvil boosting growth as Dot's, Reese's Filled Pretzels and snack mix gains add momentum.
Seasoned Commercial Leader Brings More Than 20 Years of Sales and Operations Experience to the Role HERSHEY, Pa., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026.
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $175.95 | $35.66B | 40.54 | 4.38% | 7.55% | 18.89% | 3.03% | |
| $60.22 | $77.3B | 31.86 | 5.75% | 6.65% | 10.03% | — | |
| $38.45 | $2.89B | 28.07 | 1.29% | 13.55% | 10.77% | — | |
| $1.08 | $8.37M | -1.93 | -7.04% | -16.58% | -75.71% | — | |
| $52.22 | $14.04B | 17.82 | 1.73% | 22.05% | 24.41% | — | |
| $37.10 | $19.8B | -231.88 | -5.45% | -0.48% | -0.98% | — |
The Hershey Company (HSY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
The Hershey Company (HSY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
Apr 14, 2026·SEC
Mar 31, 2026·SEC
Feb 17, 2026·SEC
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The Hershey Company (HSY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Hershey Company (HSY) reported $11.99B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 201% increase from $3.99B in 1996.
The Hershey Company (HSY) grew revenue by 4.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, The Hershey Company (HSY) is profitable, generating $1.09B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.6% net margin).
Yes, The Hershey Company (HSY) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.03%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
The Hershey Company (HSY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.9%. This is reasonable for most industries.
The Hershey Company (HSY) generated $2.17B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
