The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Institutional Ownership: 42.45% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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MEX:HSY The Hershey Co MEX:HSY
69 GF Score
Price MXN3,080.00
GF Value MXN3,805.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Hershey Co Institutional Ownership?

The Hershey Co MEX:HSY 69 Institutional Ownership is 42.45% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,805.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, The Hershey Co's institutional ownership is 42.45%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, The Hershey Co's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, The Hershey Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 62.42%.

The Hershey Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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The Hershey Co Institutional Ownership Chart

The Hershey Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Hershey Co can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 47.22 46.69 46.74 47.14 47.70 47.62 41.42 41.61 41.95 42.45
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The Hershey Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 42.45% mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Institutional Ownership of 42.45% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors.
Is The Hershey Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
The Hershey Co's current Institutional Ownership is 42.45%. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Institutional Ownership compare to TR and SOWG?
The Hershey Co's Institutional Ownership of 42.45% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current Institutional Ownership is 42.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,805.89, compared to a current price of MXN3,080.00 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 42.45%. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Institutional Ownership is 42.45% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,080.00 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,805.89. GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:

  • Institutional Ownership: 42.45%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,805.89 vs. price of MXN3,080.00 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Hershey Co Business Description

Address 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033
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.
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