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The Hershey Company Stock Analysis & AI Score

The Hershey Company (HSY) has an ST Score of 65.2 (B), driven by its Sentiment (A+) and held back by its Valuation (D). Analysts rate it Hold with a $200.29 price target (+18.1% upside).

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65.2/100B

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HSY
65.2out of 100
Grade B

The Hershey Company (HSY) has an ST Score of 65.2 (B), driven by its Sentiment (A+) and held back by its Valuation (D). Analysts rate it Hold with a $200.29 price target (+18.1% upside).

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  • SentimentA+
  • ProfitabilityA-
  • GrowthB+
  • ForecastB+
  • MomentumB-
  • Financial StrengthC
  • ValuationD
  • Piotroski8/9
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HSY stock: frequently asked questions

What is HSY's ST Score?

The Hershey Company (HSY) has an ST Score of 65.2 (B), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Is HSY a buy, hold, or sell?

Analysts rate HSY a Hold, with a price target of $200.29 (+18.1% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B (65.2/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.

What are HSY's factor grades?

Valuation D, Profitability A-, Financial Strength C, Momentum B-, Growth B+, Forecast B+, Sentiment A+.

What is HSY's valuation grade?

The Hershey Company (HSY) earns a valuation grade of D, measured against Food Confectioners peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

What is HSY's growth grade?

The Hershey Company (HSY) earns a growth grade of B+, measured against Food Confectioners peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

What is HSY's profitability grade?

The Hershey Company (HSY) earns a profitability grade of A-, measured against Food Confectioners peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

What is HSY's financial strength grade?

The Hershey Company (HSY) earns a financial strength grade of C, measured against Food Confectioners peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

What is the analyst price target for HSY?

The average analyst price target for The Hershey Company (HSY) is $200.29 from 35 analysts, which is +18.1% versus the recent price of $169.58.

What is HSY's Piotroski score?

The Hershey Company (HSY) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.