Hershey Company, The

Hershey Company, The

The Hershey Company is a snacks company. The Company's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The Company's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend holding Hershey's stock with a target price of $190.18, indicating potential growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Hershey is performing well with strong profits and cash flow, signaling solid business performance.

Average

Dividend

Hersheyโ€™s dividend yield of 3.05% provides a decent return for investors seeking income. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $30.50 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why Youโ€™ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Steady Revenue Streams

Well-known brands and wide retail reach can support consistent sales, though margins may fluctuate with commodity and input costs.

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Global Expansion Potential

International growth and premiumisation offer upside, balanced by distribution challenges and varying consumer preferences across markets.

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Margins and Costs

Input prices (cocoa, sugar, packaging) and logistics are key profit drivers; cost pressure can dent earnings despite pricing power.

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