Global stock

NYSEUSD

Hershey Company

HSY

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Financial healthLong-term stability

63/ 100

Overall score·HSY

Current price

168.23USD

26/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Neutral

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Forward P/E 17,2 a PEG 0,88 naznačují přijatelnější ocenění, zatímco P/B 7,47 je vysoké; celkově je hodnota mírně příznivá, nikoli jednoznačně nízká. Silné provozní marže a růst tržeb vyvažují zadlužení, rizika drahých surovin a cenu pod 200denním průměrem.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

Probably yes

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 57%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Metrics summary

A quick look at Hershey Company (HSY) combining financial health, the short-term signal, valuation, DCF, management quality and operating metrics. It is analytical context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

63/100

The overall score is based mainly on long-term fundamentals, complemented by the current signal and the available qualitative rating of the company.

42/100

Slightly negative signal based on current news, price action and the economy.

60/100

A lower score means the stock is expensive relative to the company's earnings and assets.

2% above fair value

An estimate of what the stock should be worth based on the company's future cash.

+7%

How fast the company's revenue grows year on year.

78/100

How much the company earns from each unit of revenue and from invested capital.

65/100

Debt level, share-price volatility and how resilient the company is in bad times.

48/100

AI estimate of management quality, execution and capital allocation.

85/100

AI estimate of the company's durable competitive advantage.

§ Context and events

Management

Kirk C. Tanner je prezident, CEO a člen představenstva. Deepak Bhatia zastává funkci technologického ředitele; Steven E. Voskuil vede oblast strategických projektů a Jason R. Reiman oblast modernizace dodavatelského řetězce. Firma se zaměřuje na své cukrovinkářské značky; uvedené funkce zároveň ukazují důraz na technologie a modernizaci dodavatelského řetězce.

Articles about Hershey Company, in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

29 October 2026

in 2 days

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Hershey Company (HSY)?

Hershey Company (HSY) is a global stock traded on NYSE. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Hershey Company price today?

As of 26 October 2026, Hershey Company trades at about 168.23 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Hershey Company?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Hershey Company pay a dividend?

Hershey Company either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Hershey Company a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Hershey Company as slightly negative (score 42/100). Financial health comes out at 63/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. The DCF model currently puts the price about 2 % above its model fair value. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ How to buy Hershey Company

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Slightly negative

Earnings in 2 days

On 29 October 2026 the company publishes its quarterly results. This period tends to bring large price moves.

News summary

Older news

Signal 25/10, 23:01

Hershey podle zprávy čelí poklesu objemu prodeje: cena loni ve čtvrtletí přidala 12 bodů, objem klesl o 8; stabilizace objemu by tlak zmírnila.

Slabší objem a pokles akcií od začátku roku zatěžují krátkodobý výhled. Mírný růst za 30 dní, rostoucí trend a RSI 52 jsou protiváhou; dlouhodobý obraz zůstává smíšený.

Risks: Další propad objemu nebo slabý výhled na výsledcích 29. října by negativní pohled posílil; obrat objemu a tržeb by jej oslabil.

More about the signal

Slabší objem a pokles akcií od začátku roku zatěžují krátkodobý výhled. Mírný růst za 30 dní, rostoucí trend a RSI 52 jsou protiváhou; dlouhodobý obraz zůstává smíšený.

Risks: Další propad objemu nebo slabý výhled na výsledcích 29. října by negativní pohled posílil; obrat objemu a tržeb by jej oslabil.

Signal history· 2

23/1023:0247 · Neutral
Čtyři komentáře z 23. října zpochybňují ocenění a fundamenty Hershey, zatímco jeden z nich upozorňuje na optimismus před výsledky; další vývoj závisí na číslech 29. října.
22/1023:0260 · Slightly positive
Dot’s podle Food Dive prodal za poslední rok 626 mil. USD a rostl o 9,3 %, což podporuje expanzi Hershey do slaných snacků; další růst potvrdí úspěšné rozšíření značky.

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§ Model fair value (DCF)

Fairly valued2% above fair value

164.16

range 129.0 – 215.2

Current price

168.23 USD

26 Oct 26

PriceFair value range (DCF)UndervaluedOvervalued

What the calculation is based on

Model

164.16 USD

range 129.0 USD – 215.2 USD

: 5.0%
: 8.5%
: 8.62 USD

Růst FCF 5 % p.a. představuje konzervativní předpoklad pro zavedenou spotřebitelskou společnost; růst tržeb 7 % podporuje mírně kladný výhled, ale neznamená automaticky stejný růst FCF. Diskontní sazba 8,5 % zohledňuje stabilní charakter podnikání a současně zachovává opatrnost vzhledem k zadlužení. Terminální růst 2,5 % odpovídá dlouhodobému tempu po období výslovné projekce.

DCF terms explained+

DCF (discounted cash flow) estimates how much cash the company will generate in the future and converts it into today's value per share.

Free cash flow (FCF) is the money left after running the business and investing. “12 m” means the last 12 months.

The discount rate expresses risk: the riskier the company, the higher the rate and the lower the fair value.

Fair value is a model estimate — not the market price and not an investment recommendation.

With Premium you can adjust growth, the discount rate and free cash flow, and the fair value recalculates live.

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§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 18 of 18

Valuation score

3/ 6

5/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

2.5% above the DCF midpoint.

2. Well below DCF value

Discount = below the range or at least 15% below the midpoint.

3. Price vs. the last year

13% above the 1-year low (157.6 USD to 236.3 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

No sector sample with P/E is available.

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 0.9; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

17.1% vs. the current price, 21 analysts.

Price vs DCF

Current price

168.2 USD

Low 129.0 USDHigh 215.2 USD

Current priceDCF midpoint: 164.2 USD

Price vs analyst target

Current price

168.2 USD

Low 170.0 USDHigh 250.0 USD

Current priceAverage: 197.1 USD

DCF gap

within range

The price is within the model range of 129.0 USD to 215.2 USD.

Analyst target

+17.1%

Average target 197.1 USD vs. price 168.2 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

170.0 USD - 250.0 USD

Coverage

21 analysts

Analyst consensus

2.5 / 5

Changes 180 d

+2 / -0

EPS next year

16.0%

Revenue next year

2.5%

Valuation multiples

23.2

17.2

7.5

2.8

14.4

0.9

52-week range13% above the low

157.6 USD236.3 USD

631.0%

7.0%

12.2%

32.8%

Price vs 50D-2.1%

Price vs 200D-11.3%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 26/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

mixed

Skóre snižují nepříznivá hodnocení governance, zejména v oblasti práv akcionářů, a zvýšené zadlužení. Expanze výroby a rozšíření portfolia ukazují na aktivní strategické kroky.

strong

Hershey těží ze silných značek, široké distribuce a dlouhodobé přítomnosti v kategorii cukrovinek. Tyto výhody podporují loajalitu zákazníků, i když konkurence a změny spotřebitelských preferencí představují omezení.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: HSY
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Potravinářství a cukrovinky
: 23.2x
: 34.1B USD
: 129.8 %
: 0.09

§ Risk profile

Výsledek může výrazně ovlivnit cena kakaa a dalších surovin; zdražování vstupů nemusí firma vždy plně přenést na zákazníky. Český investor navíc nese měnové riziko USD/CZK.

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