The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items. The company operates in two segments, North America; and International and Other. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products comprising mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items, including spreads, meat snacks, bars and snack bites, mixes, popcorn and protein bars, and cookies. 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, Lancaster, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breathsavers, Bubble Yum, SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty, Oatmega, Paqui, 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.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | $183.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 2/7/2025 | $159.00 → $154.00 | Sell → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 1/31/2025 | $153.00 → $120.00 | Neutral → Underweight | Piper Sandler |
| 1/23/2025 | $184.00 → $148.00 | Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 12/23/2024 | $195.00 → $170.00 | Neutral | Mizuho |
| 12/12/2024 | $180.00 | Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 12/12/2024 | $175.00 → $160.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Wells Fargo |
| 10/22/2024 | $165.00 | Sell | Redburn Atlantic |
| 10/7/2024 | $226.00 → $209.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 10/7/2024 | $230.00 → $205.00 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | Bernstein |
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $183.00
Citigroup upgraded Hershey Foods from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $154.00 from $159.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded Hershey Foods from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $120.00 from $153.00 previously
Deutsche Bank reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $148.00 from $184.00 previously
Mizuho reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $170.00 from $195.00 previously
BofA Securities resumed coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $180.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Hershey Foods from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $160.00 from $175.00 previously
Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $165.00
UBS downgraded Hershey Foods from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $209.00 from $226.00 previously
Bernstein downgraded Hershey Foods from Outperform to Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $205.00 from $230.00 previously
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Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine HersheyPrincipal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine, 'Kitty', is officially set for production beginning in May 2025. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped Hershey's bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community
We took pretzels, packed them with Reese's peanut butter filling, and changed the snack aisle forever HERSHEY, Pa., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- You may want to sit down for this. Reese's, the No. 1 candy franchise in the US1 just dropped a new snacking sensation. Introducing Reese's Filled Pretzels – the crunchy, peanut-butter packed combo you didn't see coming but absolutely needed. (Here's a napkin, you're drooling.) We may have reached the summit of snacking with this one. Picture the center of a Reese's nestled inside a crunchy pretzel—a mouthwatering combination that p
Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey Principal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine, 'Kitty', is officially set for production beginning in May 2025. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped Hershey's bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and communi
KIT KAT's® new break protectors, the Break Brothers will hit the big screen April 7th during the NCAA Men's Championship Game HERSHEY, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it—breaks are disappearing. We're working longer, multitasking more, and finding fewer moments to actually pause. But KIT KAT® is here to change that in its first-ever standalone character-driven campaign debuting today. Enter the Break Brothers, a group serving as a four part-symbol of the iconic KIT KAT® bar, made in part to illustrate the candy brand's authority over helping fans take a true brea
HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic, delectable snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey's snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands like Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers and emerging salty snack brands including SkinnyPop, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and Pirate's Booty. "Investing in LesserEvil brings a multi-category, better-for-you sna
HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/news-an
Fans thought we were getting into the sandwich business, but the real joke? Missing out on the new Reese's PB&J Big Cups HERSHEY, Pa., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you really think we'd trade our chocolate and peanut butter goodness for bread? Please. The joke's over – now for the real treat. Today, on National PB&J Day, we're revealing the actual surprise: Reese's PB&J Big Cups are here! Everything you love about PB&Js and chocolate—now in a Reese's cup. Fans have been dreaming of a PB&J-meets- Reese's moment, so we obviously made it happen. And we had a little fun along the way.
Taste the hype and stock up while you can, these delicious bites won't be around forever! HERSHEY, Pa., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A nostalgic twist on the classic Hershey's Kisses has made its way into retailers across the U.S. with the official launch of Hershey's Kisses Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ flavored candies. If there's one thing 75%1 of Gen Z and Millennials can agree on, it's that out-of-the-ordinary flavor mashups are the snacks they're reaching for. That's why the two brands have joined forces to create the ultimate snack for the whole family to enjoy. The iconic H
Get inspired by the DIY guru's "egging" ideas and start your own chocolate-fueled ritual! HERSHEY, Pa., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget everything you thought you knew about "egging." This Easter, Reese's and Cadbury are flipping the script, turning an age-old prank into a revived tradition that's all about fun, surprises, and—of course—chocolate. So, what's "egging" you ask? We're calling on candy lovers everywhere to spread Easter cheer ahead of the holiday by "egging" neighbors, friends and family with surprise festive treats, Easter decorations and—most importantly—R
The Gummy Collab from The Hershey Company and Shaquille O'Neal Joins Hershey's NCAA Partnership HERSHEY, Pa., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company and basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal are taking game day snacking to the next level as Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies are named the Official Gummy of March Madness, which kicked off on March 16. As part of Hershey's long-standing partnership with the NCAA, Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies will now be featured throughout the tournament, bringing its larger-than-life flavors to basketball fans nationwide. The announcement of Shaq-A
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Get inspired by the DIY guru's "egging" ideas and start your own chocolate-fueled ritual! HERSHEY, Pa., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget everything you thought you knew about "egging." This Easter, Reese's and Cadbury are flipping the script, turning an age-old prank into a revived tradition that's all about fun, surprises, and—of course—chocolate. So, what's "egging" you ask? We're calling on candy lovers everywhere to spread Easter cheer ahead of the holiday by "egging" neighbors, friends and family with surprise festive treats, Easter decorations and—most importantly—R
HERSHEY, Pa., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced Stacy Taffet as its Chief Growth Officer, effective April 14, 2025. In this role, she will be responsible for driving transformative growth strategies across the company's expanding snacks portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Jolly Rancher and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. Stacy is a seasoned marketing executive with 20 years of transformative leadership experience, including 15 years in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and a distinguished PepsiCo career spanning mu
Andrew Archambault Named President of U.S. Confection Veronica Villasenor Named President of Salty Snacks HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced two leadership appointments. Andrew Archambault has been named President, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, Salty Snacks. Both appointments are effective February 3, 2025. Archambault, who joins Hershey from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), and Villasenor, who is a Hershey veteran of 22 years, will be part of Hershey's Executive Committee and will work closely with the team to continue advancing the company's priorities and play key company-wide leadership roles. Villasen
HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced the appointment of Michael Del Pozzo as President, U.S. Confection, effective September 16. In this role, Del Pozzo will lead Hershey's next phase of U.S. growth with a portfolio of iconic brands including Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Rancher. With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. In his recent r
Outlines Progress and Future Ambitions Across its Sustainability Priorities HERSHEY, Pa., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey (NYSE:HSY) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress towards business resilience and impact in its material priorities. The report outlines how the company is implementing its global sustainability strategy across its six priority areas – cocoa, responsible sourcing and human rights, environment, people, youth and community. Hershey is working toward its vision to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, and the company's responsible and sustainable practices play an integral role in its business.
HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/news-an
HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared February 5, 2025, and are payable March 14, 2025, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2025. It is the 380th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 161st consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-decla
HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its fourth-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, February 6, 2025, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/n
HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared November 6, 2024, and are payable December 16, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2024. It is the 379th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 160th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-dec
HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its third-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/n
HERSHEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared July 31, 2024, and are payable September 16, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 16, 2024. It is the 378th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 159th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-declares-
HERSHEY, Pa., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its second-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/news
HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared May 2, 2024, and are payable June 14, 2024, to stockholders of record as of May 17, 2024. It is the 377th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 158th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-declares-quarterly-d
HERSHEY, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Friday, May 3, 2024, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/news-and
HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock, an increase of 15% or $0.178 and $0.162 per share, respectively. The dividends were declared February 7, 2024, and are payable March 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of February 20, 2024. It is the 376th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 157th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock. View original content to download mult