The Hershey Company
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $34.39B
- P/E (TTM)
- 23.10
- Forward P/E
- 24.65
- Dividend yield
- 3.26%
- 52-week range
- $156.16$239.48
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.50M
The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $168.94 - $175.15 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $239.48 |
| 52-Week Low | $156.16 |
| Open | $174.47 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.86M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.50M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 12.16B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.49B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 2.15B |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.32 |
| Profit Margin | 12.24% |
| Operating Margin | 17.81% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 32.64% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.21 |
| Annual Dividend | $5.73 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
| Payout Ratio | 78.23% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 34.39B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 202.75M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.10 |
| Forward P/E | 24.65 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.83 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 7.54 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
| 50-Day MA | $172.54 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $189.72 |
| 1-Year Change | −3.27% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Hershey Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Hershey Company (HSY) has a market capitalization of $34.39B. The stock trades at 23.1× trailing earnings, 24.6× forward earnings and 2.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.49B on revenue of $12.16B (a 12.2% profit margin) and generated $2.15B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $791.21M in cash and securities against $5.54B of debt, a net debt position of $4.74B.
The Hershey Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $5.73 per share a year, a 3.26% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 78% payout ratio.
The share price is down 3.3% over the past year. At $169.64 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $156.16 to $239.48, below its 200-day moving average of $189.72.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $191.92, 13.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hershey Company
What is the current stock price for HSY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, HSY stock trades at $169.64. The 52-week range is $156.16–$239.48, with a day range of $168.94–$175.15.
What is the P/E ratio for HSY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Hershey Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 23.1, meaning investors pay $23.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 24.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Hershey Company operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does HSY pay dividends?
Yes, The Hershey Company pays a 3.26% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($5.73 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 78.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HSY?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HSY is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $191.92, a 13.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $169.64.
What is the market cap of HSY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Hershey Company's market capitalization is $34.39B, classifying it as a large-cap company. The Hershey Company operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Confectioners industry.