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HSY
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
May 16, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$158.56
Change
-$5.12 (-3.13%)
Capitalization
39.72B

HSY Hershey Company (The) Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space... Show more

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a Summary for HSY with price predictions
May 15, 2025

HSY's Indicator enters downward trend

The Aroon Indicator for HSY entered a downward trend on April 16, 2025. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 222 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 222 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 13, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HSY as a result. In of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for HSY turned negative on May 14, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

HSY moved below its 50-day moving average on May 12, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for HSY crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on April 10, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HSY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

HSY broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 06, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HSY advanced for three days, in of 307 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. HSY’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HSY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (9.881) is normal, around the industry mean (7.082). P/E Ratio (21.884) is within average values for comparable stocks, (27.155). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.829) is also within normal values, averaging (2.471). Dividend Yield (0.024) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.650) is also within normal values, averaging (67.840).

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published Earnings

HSY is expected to report earnings to fall 53.00% to 98 cents per share on July 24

Hershey Company (The) HSY Stock Earnings Reports
Q2'25
Est.
$0.98
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.12
Q4'24
Beat
by $0.31
Q3'24
Missed
by $0.22
Q2'24
Missed
by $0.16
The last earnings report on May 01 showed earnings per share of $2.09, beating the estimate of $1.97. With 569.86K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 39.72B.
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published Dividends

HSY is expected to pay dividends on June 16, 2025

Hershey Company (The) HSY Stock Dividends
A dividend of $1.37 per share will be paid with a record date of June 16, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of May 16, 2025. The last dividend of $1.37 was paid on March 14. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a manufacturer of chocolate, candy, chewing gum, non-confectionery products and snack foods

Industry FoodSpecialtyCandy

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Food Specialty Or Candy
Address
19 East Chocolate Avenue
Phone
+1 717 534-4200
Employees
20505
Web
https://www.thehersheycompany.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, HSY has been loosely correlated with KHC. These tickers have moved in lockstep 62% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if HSY jumps, then KHC could also see price increases.

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1D Price
Change %
HSY100%
+1.22%
KHC - HSY
62%
Loosely correlated
+1.18%
GIS - HSY
58%
Loosely correlated
+2.10%
CPB - HSY
54%
Loosely correlated
+1.89%
MDLZ - HSY
52%
Loosely correlated
+2.52%
CAG - HSY
49%
Loosely correlated
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