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The Hershey Company

Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners

$169.79

Up+$1.46 (+0.87%)

Updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:41 PM

SID Score

4.6/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

58/100

Neutral

Market cap
36.83B
P/E ratio
27.18
Dividend yield
3.23%
52-week range
$167.77 – $239.48
Volume
4.29M
Avg. volume
1.67M

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Company profile

Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% 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 and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.

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Average target
$193.78
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HSY recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 21, 2026RBC CapitalSector Perform
Aug 3, 2026BarclaysEqual-Weight
Jul 31, 2026JP MorganNeutral
Jul 31, 2026Wells FargoEqual-Weight
Jul 31, 2026UBSNeutral
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Yahoo · Sep 12, 2026

Hershey’s Dividend Is Finally Growing Again After a Nearly 2-Year Freeze

Hershey froze its quarterly dividend for five straight cycles, and shareholders who only watched the yield number missed the warning buried in the income statement. Now that the payment is moving again, the real question is whether this resumption signals a genuine turn or just a temporary reprieve.

Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026

Cadbury Brings Together Style and Generosity with "There's Magic in More"

Cadbury believes life's most memorable moments often begin with a little extra thought, generosity and chocolate. To celebrate the launch of its new "There's Magic in More" campaign, Cadbury is bringing that belief to New York Fashion Week through a collaboration with fashion designer LUAR, debuting a crystal-covered clutch designed to hold and share Cadbury XL Bars. The limited-edition accessory offers a delightfully unexpected first look at the brand's largest U.S. campaign to date, a multi-ye

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