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HSY

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The Hershey Company · Consumer Defensive · United States · $35.4B · Avg Vol: $402M/d

45
StockRank
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Q
58
V
24
M
57
P/E (TTM)
32.0x
ROE
23.2%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
3.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Hershey Company is a leading global confectionery manufacturer, producing and marketing a wide array of chocolate and non-chocolate candies, along with baking ingredients and snack products. Its dominant market share in North America is underpinned by iconic, highly recognized brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, and Kit Kat (U.S. rights), which command immense consumer loyalty. This formidable brand equity and extensive distribution network provide a significant competitive moat.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue10.4B11.2B11.2B11.7B3.9%12.0B12.2B12.6B3.8%
EPS8.229.3111.224.46-18.4%5.375.956.9725.0%
Shares205.0M204.4M202.4M202.8M-1.0%
Debt5.1B5.1B5.4B5.7B3.9%5.7B
Equity3.3B4.1B4.7B4.6B12.0%
Op CF2.3B2.3B2.5B2.3B-0.7%2.3B
Inv CF-787.4M-1.2B-960.3M-1.3B
Fin CF-1.4B-1.1B-1.3B-803.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.8%
170174177181184Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$183.91
RSI (14)
69.6
52W High
$237.65
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
13.4%67.7
ROE
23.2%87.4
GP/Assets
30.6%55.6
Op. Margin
21.3%87.9
FCF/Assets
11.1%85.9
Piotroski
412.4
Int. Cover
6.4x37.1
D/E Ratio
1.20x17.6
Current Ratio
1.24x36.6
Value
24
P/E (TTM)
32.0x17.8
EV/EBITDA
17.5x18.7
P/FCF
23.1x37.9
P/B
7.4x7.2
P/S
2.9x15.8
Div Yield
3.2%54.9
Momentum
57
52W High %
77%41.9
RS 6M
-8%53.4
SMA 50/200
0.95x42.2
EPS Rev 4W
-0.6%53.8
EPS Rev 12W
+0.0%72.7
EPS Improve
+84%68.3
Q Growth
94%86.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$35.4B
P/E (Forward)
17.4x
Gross Margin
35.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HSY are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HSYThe Hershey Company(you)$35.4B45HOLD
KTF.DEMondelez International, Inc.$79.3B47HOLD
TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.$2.8B43HOLD
ADM.DEArcher-Daniels-Midland Company$37.2B48HOLD
0R13.LChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.$30.9B47HOLD
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.$40.4B48HOLD
KR.MXThe Kroger Co.$35.4B53HOLD
0LC6.LSysco Corporation$50.5B44HOLD
0JQZ.LKimberly-Clark Corporation$44.1B52HOLD
DGDollar General Corporation$25.9B53HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.2% · P/E 21.1x · Gross margin 35.1%

The Hershey Company (HSY) — Stock Score Summary

The Hershey Company (HSY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

The Hershey Company is a leading global confectionery manufacturer, producing and marketing a wide array of chocolate and non-chocolate candies, along with baking ingredients and snack products. Its dominant market share in North America is underpinned by iconic, highly recognized brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, and Kit Kat (U.S. rights), which command immense consumer loyalty. This formidable brand equity and extensive distribution network provide a significant competitive moat.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$183.91
Market Cap$35.4B
P/E (TTM)31.97
P/E (Forward)17.39
Price/Book7.36
Return on Equity23.2%
Return on Invested Capital13.4%
Debt/Equity1.20x
Gross Margin35.0%
Operating Margin21.3%
Revenue Growth10.6%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$1.5B

The Hershey Company operates in the Confectioners industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hershey Company’s (HSY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Hershey Company (HSY) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (24), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Hershey Company have an economic moat?
The Hershey Company (HSY) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Hershey Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Hershey Company (HSY) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Hershey Company in?
The Hershey Company (HSY) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Confectioners industry (United States).