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Top line accelerating.
+4.4% YoY versus +0.3% prior. 3y CAGR +3.9%.
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The Hershey Company HSY
Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $36.8B
$172.63▼ 2.68 (1.53%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $36.8B
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
Yes — The Hershey Company's 19.1% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.96 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — The Hershey Company's 19.1% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.96 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: HSY is rated BUY by the 1 legendary model, but earns a C sector grade (46/100) in Consumer Staples. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+4.4% YoY versus +0.3% prior. 3y CAGR +3.9%.
+4.4%Net margin 7.6% versus 19.8% prior (−12.3pp). Operating 12.1%.
7.6%P/E 34.4x — 23% above the 5y median of 27.9x. Forward 20.4x hints at EPS expansion next year.
34.4xThe Question
How does HSY compare?
HSY's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
HSY is in the Consumer Staples sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate HSY a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
The Hershey Company's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
HSY trades at 47.5x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
HSY and ADM differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full HSY vs ADM compare matrix.
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Sign in to see the rankingHSY sits at #44 in Consumer Staples with a C grade (46/100).
