Company Overview - Hershey (HSY) closed at $189.97, reflecting a +0.56% change from the previous session, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 0.64% [1] - Over the past month, Hershey's shares increased by 3.21%, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 0.85% but lagging behind the S&P 500's gain of 3.82% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Hershey is set to announce its earnings on August 1, 2024, with an expected EPS of $1.44, indicating a 28.36% decline year-over-year [1] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $2.31 billion, down 7.09% from the same period last year [1] Annual Forecast - The Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $9.59 per share and revenue of $11.44 billion for the entire year, showing no change in earnings and a +2.43% increase in revenue compared to the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Changes in analyst estimates for Hershey are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations [2] - The Zacks Rank system, which includes estimate changes, currently ranks Hershey at 4 (Sell) [3] Valuation Metrics - Hershey has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.7, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 19.92, suggesting it is trading at a discount [3] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.23, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 3.33, indicating a higher expected earnings growth trajectory relative to its price [3] Industry Context - The Food - Confectionery industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 226, placing it in the bottom 11% of all industries [4] - The strength of industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [4]

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Newly formed team to service U.S. CMG, salty and protein business units HERSHEY, Pa., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has selected a newly created team, MiltonONE, from Publicis, as the agency of record for the company's U.S. candy, mint, gum (CMG), salty and protein business units. This completes a comprehensive review of all media and solidifies the opportunity to centralize integrated media responsibilities. The review did not include media for Hershey's international market ...

The Hershey Company (HSY) maintains a robust lineup of established brands through prudent acquisitions. As a leading snacks company, it actively invests in its brands and capabilities to foster growth. Management is effectively executing strategic pricing strategies. However, HSY encounters challenges posed by the current high-cost environment.Let’s delve deeper.Gains From BuyoutsHershey is undertaking buyouts to augment portfolio strength and boost revenues. In April 2023, the company signed an agreement t ...

Company Performance - Hershey's stock closed at $185.68, reflecting a +1.6% increase compared to the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.02% [1] - Over the last month, Hershey's shares decreased by 4.12%, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.18% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.44% [1] - The upcoming earnings report on August 1, 2024, is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $1.45, a 27.86% decrease from the same quarter last year, with net sales expected to be $2.31 billion, down 7.09% year-over-year [1] Analyst Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates for Hershey are earnings of $9.59 per share and revenue of $11.44 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of 0% and +2.43%, respectively [2] - Recent modifications to analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [2] Valuation Metrics - Hershey currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.05, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.4 [3] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.09, compared to the Food - Confectionery industry's average PEG ratio of 3.23 [3] Industry Context - The Food - Confectionery industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 229, placing it within the bottom 10% of over 250 industries [4] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [4]

mphillips007 Hershey Co. (NYSE:HSY) is an American multinational confectionery and snack food company. Founded in 1894, it is now a $37 billion (by market cap) confectionary principal that employs nearly 20,000 people. The company reports results across three segments: North America Confectionery, 82% of FY 2023 sales; North America Salty Snacks, 10%; and International, 8%. To put Hershey’s size and dominance into perspective, the company controls approximately 100 different brands. These brands include ...

HERSHEY, Pa., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its second-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details.If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below in ...

HERSHEY, Pa., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it has updated its 2030 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets against the latest standards. A detailed accounting of the company's footprint and science-based targets are foundational to the company's strategy to drive progress on emissions reduction. "At Hershey, our business depends on ingredients grown around the world and the health of those ecosystems," said Rachel Grunberg, senior manager of e ...

— Five AI-related Sessions from Topflight Vendors, 50+ Exhibits, and Extensive Training Mark its First Full-Scale, National THREAD for 2024 — HARRISBURG, Pa., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D&H Distributing, a leading provider of technology solutions to the North American channel, announces that its first full-day THREAD Technology Conference in the US for 2024 will convene on June 18 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA. This national event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., featuring ...