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Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.Analyst Target
Analyst consensus price target: $229.65.What is Hershey Co?
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally.
HSY · Verdict
Limited reward · moderate risk
HSY stands out on volatility and cash flow, but watch the valuation signal.
Based on 88% data coverage
HSY · Verdict
What’s working & what to watch
Strengths 2
- Volatility95/100
Top decile vs peers
- Cash flow81/100
15% free-cash-flow margin
Watchouts 4
- Valuation10/100
P/E 29.2× · PEG 48.57
- Balance sheet31/100
Net debt/EBITDA 3.1×
- Growth36/100
Rev +3.9% CAGR · earnings -18.7%
- Profitability43/100
8% net margin · 19% ROE
Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.
What is Hershey Co?
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 46.57B, and a P/E ratio of 52.9x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (37)The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.
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