Hershey (HSY) closed at $192.10 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.14% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.32%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.25%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 3.64%.Shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker witnessed a gain of 2.16% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its gain of 1% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.79%.Analysts and investors alike will be keepin ...

Investing ledged Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) has said, “It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.”The Hershey Co. (HSY, Financial) is a wonderful company that I believe is trading at a fair price. While Buffett is not a shareholder, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, Financial)(BRK.B, Financial) controls See's Candies, which is engaged in a similar business. Berkshire has previously been rumored to be interested in acquiring Hershey, but such a trans ...

The latest trading session saw Hershey (HSY) ending at $191.29, denoting a +0.07% adjustment from its last day's close. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.08% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.32%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.58%.Shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker have appreciated by 4.98% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.82% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.43%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the perf ...

Hershey (HSY) closed the latest trading day at $189.97, indicating a +0.56% change from the previous session's end. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.64% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.85%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.2%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker had gained 3.21% over the past month. This has outpaced the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 0.85% and lagged the S&P 500's gain of 3.82% in that time.Market part ...

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As market volatility persists in 2024 with the presidential election on the horizon, investors look towards more stable investments. Consumer staples stocks are a reliable choice for those seeking to navigate these turbulent times. These stocks represent companies that produce and sell essential goods and services, such as food, beverages, household products and personal care items. This makes investing in the sector extremely attractive, as companies can generate consistent revenue and cash flows. Moreover ...

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 ...

In the latest market close, Hershey (HSY) reached $185.68, with a +1.6% movement compared to the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.02%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.18%.The chocolate bar and candy maker's shares have seen a decrease of 4.12% over the last month, not keeping up with the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.18% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.44%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye ...

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 ...