Hershey (HSY) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Hershey Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $183.44
High: $187.40
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $140.13
High: $208.03
on February 5, 2025
on December 9, 2024
All-Time High: $276.88 on May 1, 2023
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$37.4B
EPS
7.54
P/E Ratio (TTM)
24.44
Forward P/E
21.94
P/B Ratio
8.27
PEG Ratio
21.94
Div. Yield
2.42%
ROE
35.89%
Beta
0.261
Debt to Equity
132.92
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
30.45%
Operating Margin
7.63%
Profit Margin
13.54%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
10.47%
Return on Equity (TTM)
35.89%
EBITDA
$2.6B
Net Income (TTM)
$1.5B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$55.81
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
26.00%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-65.30%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$4.11
Current Dividend Yield
2.42%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.60%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$4.07
3-Year Total Dividends
$12.20
Ex-Dividend Date
February 14, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey HSY | 37.36B Large-cap | -2.51% | 8.44% | 8.32% | 19.29% | 9.17% | -8.55% | -18.38% | 26.15% |
| Mondelez MDLZ | 80.00B Large-cap | -3.28% | -9.33% | -8.02% | 5.64% | 3.92% | -11.32% | -3.69% | 10.17% |
| Tootsie Roll TR | 1.62B Small-cap | 3.49% | 12.54% | 16.10% | 29.97% | 22.74% | 40.14% | 21.40% | 39.53% |
| Rocky Mountain RMCF | 11.69M Micro-cap | -10.84% | -9.76% | 16.54% | -20.00% | -44.57% | -14.45% | -78.30% | -54.74% |
| Sow Good SOWG | 9.25M Micro-cap | -6.90% | 1.25% | 30.65% | -70.97% | -70.86% | -95.02% | -70.55% | -87.73% |
| Walmart WMT | 827.81B Mega-cap | 5.32% | 6.84% | 6.47% | 0.79% | 15.26% | 52.66% | 135.38% | 134.68% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.34%
Institutional Ownership
85.23%
Shares Short
10M
Short Ratio
5.41
Short % of Shares Outstanding
8.18%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
2M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HSY's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Hershey reached a high of $208.03 (on December 9, 2024) and a low of $140.13 (on February 5, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for HSY?
- Curious about Hershey's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 37.36B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 24.44, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 21.94.
- Does HSY pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Hershey is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.42%, and the company has paid an average of $4.07 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Hershey's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Hershey, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Mondelez
MDLZ80.00B Consumer Defensive Confectioners -11.32% -3.69% Tootsie Roll
TR1.62B Consumer Defensive Confectioners 40.14% 21.40% Rocky Mountain
RMCF11.69M Consumer Defensive Confectioners -14.45% -78.30% Sow Good
SOWG9.25M Consumer Defensive Confectioners -95.02% -70.55% Walmart
WMT827.81B Consumer Defensive Discount Stores 52.66% 135.38% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Hershey Co.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Hershey's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 35.89%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 132.92, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 30.45%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for HSY?
- Looking at Hershey's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $11B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 26.00%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -65.30%.
- How much of HSY stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Hershey stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.34% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 85.23%.
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