Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Hershey Co., alongside its numerous affiliated entities, stands as a prominent producer and purveyor of sweet treats, candies, and various household food provisions, serving consumers throughout the United States and globally. The enterprise's operational framework is segmented into three distinct divisions: its North America Confectionery unit, the North America Salty Snacks division, and its International segment. Its diverse product portfolio features both chocolate and non-chocolate confections, alongside refreshing gums and mints, such as chewing and bubble gums. Beyond these, Hershey supplies an extensive selection of pantry essentials, including baking ingredients, dessert toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups. The company also offers a wide array of snack foods, from spreads and bars to snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. Many of these popular offerings are marketed under widely recognized brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, SkinnyPop, and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, among a host of others. The distribution strategy involves a broad spectrum of sales channels, reaching wholesale partners, major grocery outlets, mass merchandise retailers, drug store chains, vending operators, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, the corporation's headquarters are located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA, reasonab
Target Price
The average target price of HSY is 228 and suggests 26% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase