Business Description
The Hershey Co
NAICS : 311352
SIC : 2066
ISIN : US4278661081
Total Employee Number:
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HSY.USA0J4X.UKHSHY34.BrazilHSY.ArgentinaHSY.Germany1HSY.ItalyHSY.AustriaHSY.Mexico IPO Date
2025-04-28Description
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
Financial Strength
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.13 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.33 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.3 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 2.21 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 9.55 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 5/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 4.26 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.68 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 4.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -6.8 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -9.5 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -0.6 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 12.4 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 18.88 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 3.38 |
Momentum Rank
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 63.61 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 40.92 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 33.04 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -11.35 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -0.32 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -5.26 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.18 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 0.66 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.24 | |||||
Days Inventory | 79.39 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 26.39 | |||||
Days Payable | 41.93 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 3.2 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.78 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 12.3 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 3.36 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 5.97 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 0.3 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 4.73 |
Profitability Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 38.38 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 17.86 | |||||
Net Margin % | 12.24 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 22.03 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 18.27 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 21.79 | |||||
ROE % | 32.35 | |||||
ROA % | 10.83 | |||||
ROIC % | 15.87 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -78.65 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 47.4 | |||||
ROCE % | 20.18 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 8 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 6 |
GF Value Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 23.91 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 20.55 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 24.11 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 22.51 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 17.99 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 6.34 | |||||
PS Ratio | 2.93 | |||||
PB Ratio | 7.78 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 15.99 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 13.41 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 18.75 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 17.19 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 15.04 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 14.19 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 3.31 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 3.31 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 18.09 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.84 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.62 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.73 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 1.04 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.79 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 5.33 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 6.34 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 6.28 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 10,454.786 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 6.304 | ||
| Beta | - | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | - | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | - | ||
| Volatility % | 19.95 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 33.04 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 0.751147 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 153.2675 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -5.26 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 143.24 - 196.08 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 200.93 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 5 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
The Hershey Co Filings
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The Hershey Co Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-10-30 08:30 | In 91 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-30 | In 90 days | ||
| USD 1.452000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-14 | In 13 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-30 08:30 | 151.20 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-30 | 151.20 (+0.00%) | ||
| USD 1.452000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-15 | 177.55 (+0.00%) | ||
| Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum | 2026-05-12 11:25 | 177.55 (+0.00%) | ||
| General meeting for 2025 | 2026-05-05 10:00 | 177.55 (+0.00%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-04-30 08:30 | 177.55 (+0.00%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-04-30 | 177.55 (+0.00%) |
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The Hershey Co Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY)'s stock price today?
The current price of MIL:1HSY is €151.95. The 52 week high of MIL:1HSY is €196.08 and 52 week low is €143.24.
When is next earnings date of The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY)?
The next earnings date of The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY) is 2026-10-30 Est..
Does The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY) is 3.2% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY) was 0.87. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.52. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of The Hershey Co(MIL:1HSY) is 3.36%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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