Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hershey Buy (7.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is HSY's P/E ratio?

Hershey trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.7.

When does HSY report earnings?

Hershey's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.79.

What is the HSY price target?

The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $173.00, with a range of $154.00 – $230.00.

Is HSY Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hershey as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does HSY pay a dividend?

Yes — Hershey's dividend yield is 3.3%.

Nama Insights

Hershey (HSY)

Consumer Defensive · Confectioners · NYSE

S&P 500

Hershey (HSY) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Confectioners industry. It has a market capitalization of $35.79B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of 4.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 4.4% and free cash flow per share fell 9.1%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 7.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 7.5/10

Clearly positive, short of the top band. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -4.3% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-35.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$35.79B
Trailing P/E	20.7
Price / book	7.3
Price / sales	2.9
FCF yield	4.8%
Dividend yield	3.3%
Gross margin	42.0%
Operating margin	20.8%
Net margin	14.6%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+4.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+3.9%
EPS growth (YoY)	-32.7%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-9.1%
Beta	0.1
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Confectioners

HSY earnings

Next report: Feb 4, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.79). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 29, 2026	$2.64	$2.11	+25.1%	$3.28B
Q2 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$1.90	$1.43	+32.9%	$2.79B
Q1 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$2.35	$2.04	+15.2%	$3.10B
Q4 2025	Feb 5, 2026	$1.71	$1.40	+22.1%	$3.09B

HSY analyst price target

Median target $173.00 from 21 analysts, ranging $154.00 – $230.00.

Confectioners peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MDLZ	Mondelez International	$83.57B	22.8
TR	Tootsie Roll Industries	$2.93B	52.7

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Recent Congressional trades

Hershey trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Thomas H Tuberville	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 5, 2026
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Dan Newhouse	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 17, 2026
Scott Scott Franklin	House	Sell	$50,001 - $100,000	Feb 23, 2026
Scott Scott Franklin	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 23, 2026
Scott Scott Franklin	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 23, 2026
Scott Scott Franklin	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 3, 2025
Rob Bresnahan	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 31, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 19, 2025
Dan Newhouse	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 16, 2025
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 14, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 6, 2025

HSY FAQ

Is HSY a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hershey Buy (7.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is HSY's P/E ratio?: Hershey trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.7.
When does HSY report earnings?: Hershey's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.79.
What is the HSY price target?: The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $173.00, with a range of $154.00 – $230.00.
Is HSY Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hershey as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does HSY pay a dividend?: Yes — Hershey's dividend yield is 3.3%.