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Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)

Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)
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Market News and Commentary

Hershey Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Pennsylvania-based Hershey Company (HSY) is one of the largest confectionery and snack food companies in North America, best known for its chocolate brands, candies, and salty snacks. The company has a market capitalization of $37.8 billion, and it has built a dominant presence in the U.S. sweets market through a portfolio of widely recognized consumer brands.

Shares of the company have surged 10.9% over the past 52 weeks and 2.8% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 30.3% over the past year and risen 7.2% in 2026.

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 37,688,364
  • Shares Outstanding, K 202,691
  • Annual Sales, $ 11,693 M
  • Annual Income, $ 883,260 K
  • EBIT $ 1,713 M
  • EBITDA $ 2,217 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.07
  • Price/Sales 3.24
  • Price/Cash Flow 21.23
  • Price/Book 8.01

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 27.06% (-0.29%)
  • Historical Volatility 24.52%
  • IV Percentile 47%
  • IV Rank 36.06%
  • IV High 37.57% on 03/30/26
  • IV Low 21.13% on 12/19/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 5) 5.25 (2.83%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 2.03
  • Today's Volume 1,234
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 1,585
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.92
  • Today's Open Interest 31,834
  • Open Int (30-Day) 26,991
  • Expected Range 180.69 to 191.19

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Hold
Based on 24 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 06/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $1.44
  • Number of Estimates 9
  • High Estimate $1.62
  • Low Estimate $1.36
  • Prior Year $1.21
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +19.01%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
180.18 +3.20%
on 05/01/26
211.09 -11.91%
on 04/10/26
-23.05 (-11.03%)
since 04/08/26
3-Month
180.18 +3.20%
on 05/01/26
239.48 -22.36%
on 03/02/26
-45.59 (-19.69%)
since 02/06/26
52-Week
150.04 +23.93%
on 05/22/25
239.48 -22.36%
on 03/02/26
+15.82 (+9.30%)
since 05/08/25

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Hershey to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 12, 2026

HERSHEY, Pa. , May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Steve Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat session at the Goldman...

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Hershey has struggled to keep up with the S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s prospects.

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XLP : 84.18 (+0.24%)
HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
The 5 Most Interesting Analyst Questions From Hershey’s Q1 Earnings Call

The 5 Most Interesting Analyst Questions From Hershey’s Q1 Earnings Call

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
HSY Q1 Deep Dive: Volume Decline Offset by Pricing and Premium Expansion Initiatives

HSY Q1 Deep Dive: Volume Decline Offset by Pricing and Premium Expansion Initiatives

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

HERSHEY, Pa. , April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B...

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Hershey: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey’s (NYSE:HSY) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

Hershey’s (NYSE:HSY) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

HERSHEY, Pa. , April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026 and reaffirmed its 2026 sales and...

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)
Hershey's Cocoa Cost Relief May Finally Show Up in the Numbers—If Volumes Cooperate

Barchart Research What to Expect from HSY Earnings HSY Generated April 29, 2026 Current Price $189.16 EPS Estimate $$2.05 Consensus Rating Hold Average Move 2.70% Hershey's Cocoa Cost Relief May Finally...

HSY : 185.94 (-0.60%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 40% Sell with a Average 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 190.56
2nd Resistance Point 189.16
1st Resistance Point 187.55
Last Price 185.94
1st Support Level 184.54
2nd Support Level 183.14
3rd Support Level 181.53

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52-Week High 239.48
Fibonacci 61.8% 205.31
Fibonacci 50% 194.76
Last Price 185.94
Fibonacci 38.2% 184.21
52-Week Low 150.04

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