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Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)

Hershey Foods Corp (HSY)
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Market News and Commentary

Hershey's Cocoa Cost Relief May Finally Show Up in the Numbers—If Volumes Cooperate

The Hershey Company reports first-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on April 30, with Wall Street expecting the confectionery giant to deliver $2.05 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion. After four consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings surprises, investors will be watching whether Hershey can sustain its momentum amid easing cocoa cost pressures and evolving consumer demand patterns. The report comes as analyst sentiment has deteriorated and the stock trades below most key moving averages, setting up a critical test for management's ability to balance pricing power with volume growth.

The Hershey Company is a leading North American manufacturer of chocolate, confectionery, and...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 38,341,032
  • 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 3.26
  • Price/Cash Flow 21.33
  • Price/Book 8.22

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 31.27% (-3.16%)
  • Historical Volatility 26.00%
  • IV Percentile 80%
  • IV Rank 61.65%
  • IV High 37.57% on 03/30/26
  • IV Low 21.13% on 12/19/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 1) 4.14 (2.24%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.89
  • Today's Volume 1,011
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 1,367
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.75
  • Today's Open Interest 29,010
  • Open Int (30-Day) 26,421
  • Expected Range 180.61 to 188.89

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 $2.05
  • Number of Estimates 8
  • High Estimate $2.09
  • Low Estimate $2.03
  • Prior Year $2.09
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) -1.91%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
181.45 +2.27%
on 04/30/26
215.19 -13.76%
on 03/31/26
-27.98 (-13.10%)
since 03/30/26
3-Month
181.45 +2.27%
on 04/30/26
239.48 -22.51%
on 03/02/26
-9.18 (-4.71%)
since 01/30/26
52-Week
150.04 +23.68%
on 05/22/25
239.48 -22.51%
on 03/02/26
+18.38 (+10.99%)
since 04/30/25

Most Recent Stories

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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 : 185.00 (-2.20%)
Hershey: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Hershey: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HSY : 185.00 (-2.20%)
Hershey’s (NYSE:HSY) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

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

HSY : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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 : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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 : 185.00 (-2.20%)
Hershey Earnings: What To Look For From HSY

Hershey Earnings: What To Look For From HSY

HSY : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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HSY : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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 : 7,137.35 (+0.02%)
XLP : 84.23 (+1.58%)
HSY : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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 : 185.00 (-2.20%)
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 : 185.00 (-2.20%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 24% 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 193.55
2nd Resistance Point 191.82
1st Resistance Point 190.49
Last Price 185.00
1st Support Level 187.43
2nd Support Level 185.70
3rd Support Level 184.37

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52-Week High 239.48
Fibonacci 61.8% 205.31
Fibonacci 50% 194.76
Last Price 185.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 184.21
52-Week Low 150.04

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