Hershey Co (HSY)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Confectioners
Hershey Co is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $37.29B, a trailing P/E ratio of 25.4, and a dividend yield of 3.03%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 30, 2026 | $2.35 | $2.05 | +14.6% |
| Q4 2025 | February 5, 2026 | $1.71 | $1.40 | +22.1% |
| Q3 2025 | October 30, 2025 | $1.30 | $1.06 | +22.6% |
| Q2 2025 | July 30, 2025 | $1.21 | $1.00 | +21.0% |
| Q1 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $2.09 | $1.93 | +8.3% |
| Q4 2024 | February 6, 2025 | $2.69 | $2.38 | +13.0% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 9,063,797 | 4.44% | 4.3 | -8.6% |
| June 30, 2026 | 9,916,072 | 4.85% | 3.7 | +20.4% |
| June 15, 2026 | 8,233,418 | 4.03% | 4.2 | -2.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | 8,461,484 | 4.14% | 4.5 | -19.3% |
| May 15, 2026 | 10,480,814 | 5.13% | 5.3 | +17.5% |
| April 30, 2026 | 8,918,832 | 4.37% | 4.3 | -5.4% |
| April 15, 2026 | 9,427,802 | 4.64% | 5.0 | +8.8% |
| March 31, 2026 | 8,664,199 | 4.26% | 4.3 | +13.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hershey Co's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Hershey Co (HSY) has a market capitalization of $37.29B.
What is Hershey Co's P/E ratio?
Hershey Co trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.4. Its forward P/E is 22.1.
Does Hershey Co pay a dividend?
Yes — Hershey Co pays a dividend yielding 3.03%, an annual payout of $5.64 per share.
What sector is HSY in?
Hershey Co is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Confectioners industry.
What is Hershey Co's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 9,063,797 HSY shares were sold short, or 4.44% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 4.3. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Hershey Co's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Hershey Co reported revenue of $11.69B and net income of $883.26M.
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