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The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock

Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners · US
$176.43 +1.43%
Last updated Nov 12, 2026 09:20 UTC

HSY Key Statistics

Market Cap$35.46B
P/E (TTM)19.96
P/S (TTM)2.89
P/B (TTM)7.28
Revenue (TTM)$12.26B
EPS (TTM)$8.84
Dividend Yield2.76%
ROE (TTM)38.14%
Net Margin14.63%
Gross Margin41.95%
52W High$239.23
52W Low$156.16
Analyst ViewHold
Price Target$188.17
Employees18,573
Volume3,214,961

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

CEO: Kirk C. Tanner. Company website

HSY — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSY stock price today?

The Hershey Company (HSY) trades at $176.43, up 1.43% on the day, as of Nov 12, 2026 09:20 UTC.

What is The Hershey Company's market cap?

The Hershey Company has a market capitalisation of $35.46B, calculated from the live HSY share price and shares outstanding.

What is the P/E ratio of HSY?

HSY trades at a trailing P/E of 19.96, from earnings per share of $8.84 over the last twelve months.

How much revenue does The Hershey Company make?

The Hershey Company generated revenue of $12.26B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 2.89 times sales.

Does HSY pay a dividend?

Yes. The Hershey Company pays a dividend yielding 2.76% on the current share price.

What is the 52-week range for HSY?

HSY has traded between $156.16 and $239.23 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 26.3% below that high.

Is The Hershey Company profitable?

Yes. The Hershey Company keeps 14.63% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.

What is the analyst price target for HSY?

Wall Street analysts rate HSY Hold, with an average price target of $188.17, 6.7% above the current price.

What sector is The Hershey Company in?

The Hershey Company is classified under the Consumer Defensive sector and the Food Confectioners industry, and is domiciled in US.

Who is the CEO of The Hershey Company?

Kirk C. Tanner is the chief executive of The Hershey Company, which employs 18,573 people.

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ETFs holding HSY

MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF 2.43% XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF 1.46% SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF 0.62% HDV iShares Core High Dividend ETF 0.42% USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF 0.21% RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF 0.20% DGRW WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund 0.20% VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF 0.10% VTV Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF 0.09% SCHV Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF 0.09% IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 0.06% QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF 0.05% FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF 0.05% IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF 0.04% SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF 0.04% SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF 0.04% SCHB Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF 0.04% IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF 0.04% FB ProShares S&P 500 Dynamic Buffer ETF 0.04% VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03% VTI Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF 0.03% ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF 0.03% UPRO ProShares - UltraPro S&P500 0.02% VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF 0.02% IWF iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF 0.01% SPXL Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares 0.01%

Largest institutional holders of HSY

BlackRock, Inc. BLK 13,131,312 shares
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 9,683,520 shares
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 7,271,155 shares
STATE STREET CORP STT 7,227,295 shares
MORGAN STANLEY MS 5,646,902 shares
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 4,760,502 shares
Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P. 4,760,502 shares
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 4,304,222 shares
Capital World Investors 3,500,000 shares
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA RY 2,891,678 shares

HSY insiders on other boards

KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation Mahlan Deirdre BJRI BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Brandt Christopher W AIG American International Group, Inc. Perez Juan R. VMRK Vivmark Residential Haben Mary Kay MCK McKesson Corporation Ozan Kevin M EQR Equity Residential Haben Mary Kay BBWI Bath & Body Works, Inc. Voskuil Steven E FRMI Fermi Inc. Common Stock Robbin-Coker Cordel VFC V.F. Corporation Tanner Kirk KHC The Kraft Heinz Company Palmer Anthony J. WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Perez Juan R. JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. Buck Michele