The Hershey Company HSY
Composite 48/100; the shares have moved about 28% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it.
Quality ranks 69/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Income ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it. Momentum ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 45/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does The Hershey Company manufactures and sells confectionery and pantry items globally under brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, and SkinnyPop. Its segments include North America Confectionery, Salty Snacks, and International, with a portfolio spanning chocolate, snacks, and pantry staples.
Key financials Hershey reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 32.8%, ROA 9.9%, and ROCE 19.6%. Gross, operating, and net margins stand at 38.4%, 23.1%, and 12.2%, respectively. Revenue grew 4.4%, but EPS declined -60.2%. The balance sheet shows debt/equity at 1.30 and interest coverage of 9.71x.
Stock health Sideravia scores show average quality (68.3) but weak momentum (29.0) and growth (25.4). The stock is down -20.45% over 6 months and -23.10% from its 52-week high, with RSI(14) at 48.80. Dividend yield is 3.2% with a payout ratio of 78.9%.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount of 13.50%** versus the analyst mean target of 205.81 (Zacks). - Q2 margin rebound questioned amid pricing pressures (Zacks) - Earnings rebound noted but valuation still flagged as high (Zacks) - Mondelez acquisition speculation surfaces (Investing.com) - Rival Oreo’s innovation cited as competitive pressure (Food Dive)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 21.79 and PEG of 1.54 suggest moderate valuation relative to growth. Analysts highlight margin recovery risks and competitive dynamics, while dividend sustainability remains supported by strong cash flows. Momentum remains a near-term headwind.
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