---
title: "The Hershey Company (HSY.US)"
type: "quote"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HSY.US.md"
symbol: "HSY.US"
name: "The Hershey Company"
industry: "Packaged Foods and Meats"
---

# The Hershey Company (HSY.US)

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Packaged Foods and Meats |
| Location | US Market |
| Website | [www.thehersheycompany.com](https://www.thehersheycompany.com) |

## 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. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company of...

## Financial Score

> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by [Longbridge](https://longbridge.com). This score is independently calculated by Longbridge and is not affiliated with any third-party rating agency.*
> Updated: 2026-02-20T04:30:13.000Z

**Overall: C (0.42)**

**Industry**: Packaged Foods and Meats

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 31 / 86 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Blend - Stocks in which the company has both growth and mature businesses.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

### Score Analysis

**Style Score**: 

#### Growth Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 4.38% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | -60.24% |  |

#### Value Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| P/B Ratio | 9.62 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 2.53% |  |


**Size Score**: 

#### Market Cap Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 44.59B |  |

#### Revenue Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue | 11.69B |  |


**Multi Score**: C

#### Profit Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 18.89% | A |
| Profit Margin | 7.55% | B |
| Gross Margin | 33.55% | C |

#### Growth Score: C

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 4.38% | C |
| Net Profit YoY | -60.24% | D |
| Total Assets YoY | 6.14% | B |
| Net Assets YoY | -1.65% | D |

#### Cash Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Cash Flow Margin | 1323.80% | B |
| OCF YoY | 4.38% | C |

#### Operating Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Turnover | 0.88 | B |

#### Debt Score: D

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Gearing Ratio | 66.26% | D |


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          "name": "Total Assets YoY",
          "value": "6.14%",
          "rating": "B"
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          "name": "Net Assets YoY",
          "value": "-1.65%",
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    {
      "name": "Cash",
      "grade": "B",
      "indicators": [
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          "name": "Cash Flow Margin",
          "value": "1323.80%",
          "rating": "B"
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          "name": "OCF YoY",
          "value": "4.38%",
          "rating": "C"
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    {
      "name": "Operating",
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}
```

### Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
|------|------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|------|--------|
| 01 | Cal-Maine Foods (US.CALM) | A | A | A | A | B | A |
| 02 | Vital Farms (US.VITL) | B | A | A | B | B | A |
| 03 | JBS NV (US.JBS) | B | B | A | E | B | B |
| 04 | WH Group (US.WHGLY) | B | B | A | C | B | B |
| 05 | Kerry Group (US.KRYAY) | B | C | B | C | B | B |

## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 50.47 | 38/87 | 27.21 | 24.06 | 19.10 |
| PB | 9.61 | 59/87 | 8.44 | 8.00 | 7.21 |
| PS (TTM) | 3.81 | 63/87 | 3.38 | 3.23 | 3.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% | 27/87 | 3.28% | 3.04% | 2.90% |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-02-12T05:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **25**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------|
| Buy | 3 | 12% |
| Overweight | 3 | 12% |
| Hold | 17 | 68% |
| Underweight | 1 | 4% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 220.32 |
| Highest Target | 233.00 |
| Lowest Target | 137.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HSY.US/overview.md) - Shareholders, executives, business segments
- [Financials](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HSY.US/norm.md) - Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, distribution plan
- [Topics & Discussions](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HSY.US/topics.md) - Community topics and discussions

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.