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The Hershey Company Stock Analysis & AI Score

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ST Score
66.7/100B

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SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryFood Confectioners
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HSY
66.7out of 100
Grade B

The Hershey Company (HSY) holds an ST Score of 66.7 out of 100 (B), with its strongest factor being Sentiment (A+) and its weakest Valuation (D+). Analysts rate HSY Hold across 35 ratings with a $204.62 average price target (+0.2% vs the current $169.79).

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SentimentA+
Weakest
ValuationD+
All factor grades
  • 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 66.7 out of 100, an overall grade of B. 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, sell, or hold?

Wall Street's consensus rating on HSY is Hold based on 35 analyst ratings. Our own ST Score grades it B (66.7/100). This is data, not investment advice — always do your own research.

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 $204.62 from 35 analysts, which is +0.2% versus the recent price of $169.79.

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.