Hershey (HSY) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this chocolate bar and candy maker have returned -9.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Food - Confectionery industry, which Hershey falls in, has lost 5.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?While me ...

In the latest trading session, Hershey (HSY) closed at $185.80, marking a -1.95% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.46%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 1.24%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.63%.Coming into today, shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker had lost 2.85% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 2.75%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Hershey in its upco ...

In the latest market close, Hershey (HSY) reached $189.50, with a -1.32% movement compared to the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.74% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.68%.Heading into today, shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker had lost 1.97% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.8% in that time.The investment community wi ...

The Hershey Company (HSY) is reaping benefits from a favorable pricing environment. The leading snacks company undertakes strategic buyouts to enhance its portfolio. The company regularly brings innovation to its core brands. However, Hershey is not immune to a rising cost environment.Let’s delve deeper.What’s Working in Hershey’s Favor?Hershey is undertaking strategic pricing initiatives to improve its performance. The trend continued in the fourth quarter of 2023, with net sales rising 0.2% and a 6.5-poin ...

Cocoa prices are still pushing aggressively higher, and may still have room to run. Recently passing $10,000, cocoa is up about 120% this year. All thanks to harsh weather conditions, black pod disease, swollen shoot virus, underinvestment and supply shortages. These factors have led investors to look at some of the top cocoa stocks to sell.Hershey (HSY)Source: George Sheldon / Shutterstock.comSince topping out mid-2023 at around $270, Hershey (NYSE:HSY) now trades around $194. All thanks to inflation, fear ...

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $193.74, moving -1.13% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.11% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.8%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.24%.Coming into today, shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker had gained 1.78% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 3.94%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.48%.The investment community will be paying close attention to ...

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Hershey (HSY) . This company, which is in the Zacks Food - Confectionery industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.This chocolate bar and candy maker has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two qu ...

Home to the ninth-lowest beta in the S&P 500 index, snacking juggernaut The Hershey Company (HSY 0.41%) dispels the notion that "safe" stocks can't generate life-changing returns. While its 0.34 beta -- which measures the company's share price movements compared to the broader market -- signifies extremely stable operations, Hershey has tripled the total returns of the S&P 500 since 2000. However, a rare amalgamation of challenges over the last year has sent Hershey's shares down 30% from their 52-week high ...

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $197.99, moving -0.66% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.17%.Shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker have appreciated by 2.98% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.07% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 5.34%.The investment community will be closely monitoring ...

The latest trading session saw Hershey (HSY) ending at $195.89, denoting a -0.3% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.19% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.54%.The chocolate bar and candy maker's stock has climbed by 0.84% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.18%.Market participants will be closely following the financial ...