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Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)

Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)
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Market News and Commentary

What You Need to Know Ahead of Hershey’s Earnings Release

The Hershey Company (HSY), headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items. Valued at $39 billion by market cap, the company's principal products include chocolate and sugar confectionery products, gum and mint refreshment products, and pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, and beverages. The confectionery and snack giant is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, Apr. 30. 

Ahead of the event, analysts expect HSY to report a profit of $2.06 per share on a diluted basis, down 1.4% from $2.09 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 39,044,368
  • Shares Outstanding, K 202,691
  • Annual Sales, $ 11,693 M
  • Annual Income, $ 883,260 K
  • EBIT $ 1,442 M
  • EBITDA $ 1,945 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.18
  • Price/Sales 3.32
  • Price/Cash Flow 21.72
  • Price/Book 8.37

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 34.34% (-0.56%)
  • Historical Volatility 25.29%
  • IV Percentile 95%
  • IV Rank 80.35%
  • IV High 37.57% on 03/30/26
  • IV Low 21.13% on 12/19/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 4) 3.33 (1.72%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.32
  • Today's Volume 673
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 1,261
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.74
  • Today's Open Interest 22,646
  • Open Int (30-Day) 26,769
  • Expected Range 190.57 to 197.23

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Hold
Based on 24 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 03/31/26
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  • Average Estimate $2.06
  • Number of Estimates 9
  • High Estimate $2.31
  • Low Estimate $2.00
  • Prior Year $2.09
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) -1.44%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
189.65 +2.06%
on 04/17/26
217.64 -11.07%
on 03/25/26
-16.59 (-7.89%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
188.79 +2.52%
on 01/27/26
239.48 -19.18%
on 03/02/26
-5.32 (-2.68%)
since 01/20/26
52-Week
150.04 +29.00%
on 05/22/25
239.48 -19.18%
on 03/02/26
+26.96 (+16.18%)
since 04/17/25

Most Recent Stories

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What You Need to Know Ahead of Hershey’s Earnings Release

The Hershey Company is set to report its first-quarter results by the end of the month, and analysts project a low-single-digit decline in profit.

$SPX : 7,099.40 (-0.37%)
XLP : 82.41 (-0.06%)
HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Hershey to Webcast First-Quarter Conference Call

HERSHEY, Pa. , April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and hold...

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Reese's Turns Childhood Lunch Classics into Limited-Edition Peanut Butter Cups

The new Reese's Marshmallow Cup joins the returning fan‑favorite Reese's Strawberry PB&J, delivering a nostalgic take on lunchtime

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
2 S&P 500 Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We Avoid

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HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
3 Candy Stocks Getting a Spring Sugar Rush

Candy stocks are gaining momentum in 2026 as seasonal demand and pricing power help offset higher input costs, offering potential upside for investors

MDLZ : 57.13 (-0.21%)
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HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year

$SPX : 7,099.40 (-0.37%)
$DOWI : 49,371.78 (-0.15%)
$IUXX : 26,519.87 (-0.57%)
HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Shaq Is Back! Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS, A Slam Dunk Gummy Candy, Brings Big Flavor to Final Four® Weekend

Shaq-A-Licious Returns as the Official Gummy of the NCAA® Tournament for Second Straight Year

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Hershey Unveils Strategy to Lead Next Generation Snacking at 2026 Investor Day

HERSHEY, Pa. , March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is hosting its 2026 Investor Day today at the New York Stock Exchange. During the event, the Company's executive leadership...

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Reese's Turns Busted Brackets into Sweet Wins with New March Madness® Initiative, Every Bracket Busts for a Reese's

Reese's  invites fans to post their busted bracket for a chance to win Reese's or tickets to the NCAA® Men's or Women's Final Four® and championship games

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)
Hershey (NYSE:HSY): Strongest Q4 Results from the Shelf-Stable Food Group

Hershey (NYSE:HSY): Strongest Q4 Results from the Shelf-Stable Food Group

HSY : 193.49 (+0.45%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 8% Buy with a Weakest short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

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Business Summary

The Hershey Company is the manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. In addition, Hershey manufactures pantry items like baking ingredients, toppings and beverages; gum and mint refreshment products; snack bites and mixes, as well as spreads. Hershey reports its operations through three...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 200.40
2nd Resistance Point 197.66
1st Resistance Point 195.14
Last Price 193.49
1st Support Level 189.88
2nd Support Level 187.14
3rd Support Level 184.62

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52-Week High 239.48
Fibonacci 61.8% 205.31
Fibonacci 50% 194.76
Last Price 193.49
Fibonacci 38.2% 184.21
52-Week Low 150.04

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