HSY
Hershey (HSY)
NYSE
$173.15+$2.26 (+1.32%)
Price as of Jun 23, 2026 8:05 AM EDT
  • $25.3B
    Market Cap
  • 1.66%
    1-Year Change
  • Confectioners
    Industry

Key Performance

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  • Earnings Score: 65
  • Momentum Score: 30
  • True Yield: 55
  • Financial Health Score: 5
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Latest Research & News

Campbell’s Soup Stock: Deep Value and a 7% Dividend Yield

Campbell's Soup (CPB) stock has experienced a significant multi-year decline but appears to have bottomed in 2026, presenting a value opportunity for buy-and-hold investors. The company offers a 7% dividend yield with a sustainable payout ratio, trades at attractive valuations (10X earnings, 3X 10-year forecast) compared to peers, and is expected to return to growth by mid-fiscal 2027. Institutional investors have been accumulating shares aggressively, and a partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings and premium product lines like Rao's sauces are expected to drive recovery.

06/09/2026, 7:26 AMInvesting

These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Made Investors Rich. They Can Do It Again.

Three consumer goods dividend stocks are positioned for growth: Hershey benefits from a 74% drop in cocoa prices enabling margin expansion; General Mills offers a 7% yield amid transformation and cost structure improvements; Kimberly-Clark is acquiring Kenvue to create a scaled personal-care platform with strong brands and long-term dividend durability.

05/07/2026, 8:15 AMThe Motley Fool

3 Candy Stocks Getting a Spring Sugar Rush

Candy stocks are experiencing positive momentum in 2026 driven by seasonal demand around Easter and Mother's Day. Despite elevated cocoa prices and tariffs, three major players—Hershey, Mondelez, and Tootsie Roll—are posting gains. However, all three stocks trade at premium valuations well above market averages, raising questions about whether upside potential remains.

04/03/2026, 8:25 AMInvesting

The Top 2 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Right Now

Two consumer staples stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 with gains exceeding 10% this year. Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has achieved 53 consecutive years of dividend increases and projects significantly improved 2026 earnings. Hershey (HSY) is reorganizing its brand portfolio and forecasting 30-35% earnings growth for 2026, with both stocks offering dividend yields well above the S&P 500's 1.15%.

03/21/2026, 3:15 AMThe Motley Fool

From AI to Consumer Spending: 5 Analyst Days Investors Should Track

Five major analyst days in late March and early April will provide investors with insights into AI infrastructure, energy, consumer trends, and economic health. Generac, Quanta Services, Constellation Energy, Hershey, and FedEx will present strategic initiatives and long-term financial targets, with particular focus on data center spending, household demand, and macroeconomic outlook.

03/18/2026, 12:23 PMInvesting

If President Trump Successfully Raises the Global Tariff Rate to 15%, These Stocks Could Take a Hit

President Trump's proposed 15% global tariff could significantly impact companies reliant on imported materials and goods. While tariffs are designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing, they increase costs for importers and consumers in the short term. Manufacturers in industrials, automotive, and consumer goods sectors face the greatest risk, though some sectors like real estate and financial services remain largely insulated from tariff effects.

03/15/2026, 7:10 AMThe Motley Fool

Sell the Leaders, Buy the Laggards: The Rotation Trade in Full Swing

A major rotation trade is underway in 2026, with investors selling high-growth megacap tech stocks and buying defensive/value stocks. However, the author argues that value stocks have become significantly overvalued with P/E multiples exceeding those of tech companies, despite much lower growth rates. The author suggests this rotation trade has limitations and may eventually reverse.

02/23/2026, 12:24 PMInvesting

Cupid's Arrow Hits Wallets As Valentine's Day Spending Set To Break Records— Candy Is Most Popular, But Jewelry Commands The Dollars

Americans are expected to spend a record $29.1 billion on Valentine's Day in 2026, up from $27.5 billion in 2025, with the average shopper spending nearly $200. Candy, flowers, and jewelry are the top gift choices, with jewelry commanding the highest spending at $7 billion. A record 35% of consumers plan to buy gifts for their pets. Middle- and high-income consumers are driving growth by expanding gift lists to include friends, colleagues, and pets.

02/13/2026, 9:01 AMBenzinga

Why Hershey Stock Looks Sweet Today

Hershey stock surged up to 10% after reporting strong Q4 results and positive 2026 guidance. The company is recovering from 2025's cocoa price pressures, with gross margins improving from 31.8% in Q3 to 38.3% in Q4, expected to reach 41% for full-year 2026. Adjusted EPS is projected to increase 30-35% in 2026, supported by price increases, lower cocoa costs, and reduced tariff expenses. Management also announced a 6% dividend increase.

02/05/2026, 12:33 PMThe Motley Fool

Global Chocolate Market Trends 2031 Report: Premium Products and Health-Conscious Consumers Driving Growth, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

The global chocolate market is valued at USD 119.62 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 152.45 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.97%. Growth is driven by premiumization, flavor innovation, ethical sourcing, and gifting occasions. Europe leads the market, while Asia-Pacific represents long-term growth potential. Large multinational companies and craft chocolatiers compete through different strategies.

02/03/2026, 3:55 AMGlobeNewswire

IYK vs. PBJ: Blue-Chip Stability or Concentrated Food Bets?

IYK (iShares US Consumer Staples ETF) outperforms PBJ (Invesco Food & Beverage ETF) with lower fees (0.38% vs 0.61%), higher dividend yield (2.6% vs 1.8%), and stronger 1-year returns (7.7% vs 0.7%). IYK offers broader diversification across consumer staples and healthcare, while PBJ's concentrated food and beverage focus exposed it to sector headwinds like rising ingredient costs and private-label competition.

01/25/2026, 12:32 PMThe Motley Fool

'Tis the Season for Savings: Royal Farms Announces the Return of “12 Days of ROFO”

Royal Farms is hosting its annual '12 Days of ROFO' holiday event from December 21st to January 1st, offering exclusive deals, bonus points, and surprises for ROFO Rewards members through their mobile app and in-store experiences.

12/17/2025, 3:49 PMGlobeNewswire

Stock Market Today, Dec. 15: U.S Stocks Ease as Investors Wait for Rate Clarity

U.S. stock markets experienced a slight decline on December 15, 2025, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones showing modest losses as investors await economic data and potential Federal Reserve rate decisions.

12/15/2025, 6:20 PMThe Motley Fool

My 3 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

The article highlights three consumer staples companies with attractive dividend yields: Clorox, Hershey, and General Mills. Despite current economic challenges, these companies offer reliable dividends and strong brand management, making them potentially good long-term investments.

12/15/2025, 4:32 AMThe Motley Fool

Top 6 Dividend Stocks for 2026

The article highlights top dividend stocks for 2026, focusing on companies positioned to benefit from anticipated interest rate cuts, AI advancements, and strategic market opportunities across sectors like pharmaceuticals, utilities, and consumer goods.

12/03/2025, 7:03 AMInvesting

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Statistics

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Day Range
$167.77
$173.70
$170.89
1-Year Range
$161.95
$236.28
$170.89
Latest Close$170.89
Change
-$1.74 (-1.02%)
Volume3,288,020
Market Cap$25.3B
Shares Outstanding148.2M
P/E (TTM)31.79
Diluted EPS (TTM)$5.37
Enterprise Value$29.8B

Information as of 06/22/2026

Company Profile

$25.3B
Market Cap
$1.1B
Net Income
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Confectioners
19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States, 17033
717 534 4200

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. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company 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, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. It provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Sour Strips, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. The company markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. It exports its products in approximately 65 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Key Executives

  • Andrew Archambault
  • Kirk C. Tanner
  • Steven E. Voskuil
  • Deepak Bhatia
  • Jason R. Reiman

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions2.4B (63.81%)
  • Mutual Funds1.3B (36.03%)
  • Insiders5.7M (0.15%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)