The Hershey Company (HSY)
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Key financial summary
Financials in USD| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $bn | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Operating profit | $bn | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Net profit | $bn | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| EPS reported | $ | 4.34 | 7.32 | ||||||
| Operating cashflow per share | $ | 11.20 | 13.37 | ||||||
| Capex per share | $ | 2.60 | 0.56 | ||||||
| FCF per share | $ | 8.61 | 12.81 | ||||||
| Free cash flow | $bn | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Net debt | $bn | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Book value equity | $bn | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Book value per share | $ | 22.81 | 22.34 | ||||||
| Number of shares | m | 203.27 | 204.27 | ||||||
| DPS (TTM paid) | $ | 5.48 | 5.73 |
Financial summary
Financials in USD| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
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| Value | |||||||||
| P/E TTM | x | 41.93 | 22.73 | ||||||
| P/B LTM | x | 7.98 | 8.11 | ||||||
| P/S LTM | x | 3.16 | 3.04 | ||||||
| P/FCF LTM | x | 21.15 | 14.54 | ||||||
| EV/EBITDA LTM | x | 21.24 | 15.88 | ||||||
| EV/Sales LTM | x | 3.55 | 3.47 | ||||||
| Earnings Yield LTM | % | +2.38% | +4.40% | ||||||
| FCF Yield | % | +4.73% | +6.88% | ||||||
| Quality | |||||||||
| ROE | % | +19.05% | +32.20% | ||||||
| ROIC | % | +9.00% | +14.34% | ||||||
| Operating margin | % | +12.12% | +17.58% | ||||||
| Gross margin | % | +33.27% | +38.11% | ||||||
| FCF/Sales | % | +14.96% | +20.92% | ||||||
| Growth and momentum | |||||||||
| EPS Growth YoY | % | -60.33% | -33.09% | ||||||
| Sales Growth YoY | % | +4.38% | +8.58% | ||||||
| Net Income Growth YoY | % | -60.24% | -32.96% | ||||||
| FCF Growth | % | -9.17% | +32.15% | ||||||
| Operating Profit Growth | % | -51.11% | -26.22% | ||||||
| Dividend and capital structure | |||||||||
| Dividend Yield | % | +2.93% | +3.11% | ||||||
| Dividend Growth | % | 0.00% | +4.49% | ||||||
| Payout Ratio | % | +123.03% | +74.86% | ||||||
| FCF/Debt | x | 0.32 | 0.45 | ||||||
| Net Debt/EBITDA | x | 2.29 | 1.85 | ||||||
| EBIT/Net interest | x | 6.83 | 9.96 | ||||||
| Net debt/market cap | % | +14.61% | +13.67% | ||||||
| Net debt/Equity | x | 0.97 | 1.06 | ||||||
| Gross debt/equity | x | 1.17 | 1.23 | ||||||
Price target estimates
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Company overview
The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Based on consensus from external analysts. Not Kvantra's opinion.
The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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