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Forecast

The analysts' average price target is €176.98 (+20.54%). The median is €171.29 (+16.67%).

Buy	9
Hold	23
Sell	3

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Hershey resumes dividend growth after nearly two-year freeze

Hershey increased its quarterly dividend to $1.452 starting February 2026 after holding it flat at $1.37 for five quarters, signaling renewed confidence in forward cash flow. The company suffered a sharp earnings decline in 2025—net income fell to $883 million from $2.22 billion—due to record cocoa costs and tariff expenses, but Q1 and Q2 2026 results and guidance point to a recovery. Full-year 2026 guidance targets adjusted EPS of $8.36–$8.52, implying 32–35% growth vs. 2025, while management expects cocoa deflation and noted margin pressure in salty snacks as key drivers. Investors should watch cocoa prices, snacking margins, and the next dividend declaration to judge whether dividend growth is sustainable. » More on finance.yahoo.com
Hershey unveils two-stage plan to restore profitability and growth strategy

At the Barclays conference Hershey announced a two-stage plan: restore profitability in 2026–2027 and pursue balanced growth from 2028 onward. Second-quarter organic sales and EPS beat expectations, yet the full-year outlook remains conservative due to consumer pressure, higher fuel costs and intense competition. Growth will be supported by innovation, seasonal and cultural activations, expansion of salty and functional snacks and an international focus; lower cocoa prices, improved marketing returns and productivity gains are expected to further help in 2027. Hershey also emphasized share buybacks and its dividend and plans increased media spending to support product launches and seasonal campaigns. » More on de.investing.com
Hershey posts strong Q2 gains and leans on pricing power ahead of Halloween season

Hershey reported Q2 net sales up 6.6% year over year and adjusted EPS up 57% despite cocoa costs rising more than 120% over the past six months, reflecting notable pricing power. Management is rolling out its largest-ever Halloween lineup, "Hersheyween," to capture early seasonal demand for chocolate, gummies and sour candy. The stock yields 3.2%, trades below its 52-week high and is relatively flat year to date, making the company appealing for income-focused investors even though it was not included in the Motley Fool Stock Advisor top 10 list. » More on finance.yahoo.com

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In 2026, Hershey has already paid €3.77 in dividends. The last payout was in September.

Financials

In the last quarter, Hershey had revenue of €2.45B and net profit of €401.95M

(EUR)	June 2026	YoY
Revenue	2.45B	9.79%
Gross profit	1.11B	63.40%
Net profit	401.95M	651.55%
EBITDA	680.07M	141.51%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€30.65B
Number of shares	200.93M
52-week high/low	€215.33 - €140.41
Dividend yield	3.33%
Dividends TTM	€4.94
Beta	0.09
P/E ratio	22.99
PEG ratio	-10.21
P/B ratio	7.39
P/S ratio	2.80

Company profile

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. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, meat snacks, bars and snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and protein bars. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Name	Hershey
CEO	Kirk C. Tanner
Headquarters	Hershey, pa USA
Website	thehersheycompany.com
Sector	Consumer Staples
Industry	Food Products
IPO	02/15/2019
Employees	18,573