HSThe Hershey Company HSY · NYSE
$169.63 -3.42% (-$6.01)
- Market cap
- $35.3B
- Enterprise value
- $40.1B
- P/E
- 23.7x
- Forward P/E
- 20.5x
- PEG
- -
- P/S
- 2.9x
- P/FCF
- 13.9x
- EV/EBITDA
- 15.4x
- ROIC
- 14.3%
- Gross margin
- 38.1%
- Net margin
- 12.2%
- Dividend yield
- 3.26%
- Payout ratio
- 77.3%
- Net debt/EBITDA
- 1.8x
- Beta
- 0.09
- Free float
- 98.1%
About the company
The Hershey Company (Ticker: HSY) is an American company operating in the food industry and is one of the leading confectionery manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1894, and its headquarters is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Hershey Company is well-known for its iconic products, such as Hershey's chocolate bars, Reese's peanut butter cups, Hershey's Kisses chocolates, and many other delightful treats. The company has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, and its brands are beloved worldwide. The Hershey Company not only focuses on producing and selling confectioneries but also invests in innovation, sustainability, and supporting community projects. Its commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility makes it an appealing choice for consumers and investors alike. Investors may be attracted to the stable returns and promising development of The Hershey Company, making the shares (HSY) an attractive investment opportunity in the food industry.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Confectioners
CEO
Kirk C. Tanner
Employees
18,573
Headquarters
Hershey
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