US · HSY
The Hershey Company
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners
- Headquarters
- Hershey, PA 17033
- Website
- thehersheycompany.com
Price · as of 2025-12-31
$182.34
Market cap 47.91B
Valuation summary
Four models, one snapshot. Upside is target ÷ current − 1.
| Valuation method | Value, $ | Upside, % |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence(AI) | $136.20 | -25.3% |
| Intrinsic Value(DCF) | $97.82 | -46.35% |
| Graham-Dodd Method(GD) | — | — |
| Graham Formula(GF) | $53.56 | -70.63% |
Valuation history
Annual price (USD per share) overlaid with each model's fair value. Y-axis is log scale.
| Year | Price | AI | DCF | Graham-Dodd | Graham Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $42.91 | $54.95 | $10.83 | $0.00 | $41.69 |
| 2012 | $62.17 | $64.19 | $19.80 | $0.00 | $49.73 |
| 2013 | $79.42 | $87.23 | $46.22 | $0.00 | $56.36 |
| 2014 | $76.71 | $72.38 | $21.57 | $0.00 | $44.77 |
| 2015 | $73.05 | $63.02 | $4.77 | $0.00 | $18.14 |
| 2016 | $87.89 | $70.18 | $4.78 | $0.00 | $29.91 |
| 2017 | $82.97 | $70.86 | $5.67 | $0.00 | $33.52 |
| 2018 | $94.54 | $84.12 | $10.68 | $0.00 | $64.90 |
| 2019 | $135.57 | $98.09 | $8.17 | $0.00 | $58.28 |
| 2020 | $135.18 | $103.50 | $12.04 | $0.00 | $61.61 |
| 2021 | $185.03 | $128.97 | $23.97 | $0.00 | $126.47 |
| 2022 | $218.78 | $143.21 | $109.35 | $0.00 | $189.07 |
| 2023 | $183.13 | $145.75 | $154.18 | $0.00 | $136.56 |
| 2024 | $179.55 | $146.45 | $84.80 | $0.00 | $93.17 |
| 2025 | $235.69 | $136.20 | $5.93 | $0.00 | $53.56 |
AI valuation
Our deep-learning model estimates The Hershey Company's (HSY) per-share fair value from quarterly fundamentals, sector trend, and historical valuation patterns.
- AI fair value
- $136.20
- Current price
- $182.34
- AI upside
- -25.3%
Methodology and confidence bands appear in the dedicated valuation theory section. The AI score is an estimate, not a recommendation.
Intrinsic value (DCF)
Open DCF calculatorThree textbook valuation models, recomputed daily from the latest financial statements. The DCF uses our Chepakovich model. Graham-Dodd and Graham Formula are conservative reference points.
DCF
$97.82
-46.35% upside
Graham-Dodd
—
— upside
Graham Formula
$53.56
-70.63% upside
Peer comparison
Same-industry comparables, ranked by market cap.
| Basic Info | Model Valuation | Core Valuation | Profitability | Leverage & Liquidity | Growth | Cash Flow | Dividends | Enterprise Value | Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap | AI Upside | DCF Upside | GD Upside | GF Upside | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | PEG | P/TBV | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin | ROE | ROIC | ROA | Debt/Equity | Interest Coverage | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Net Debt/EBITDA | EPS Growth | Sales Growth | FCF Growth | FCF Yield | Op Cash Flow Ratio | Cash ROIC | Dividend Yield | Dividend Payout | Shareholder Yield | EV/EBIT | EV/FCF | EV/Sales | Altman Z-Score |
| HSY | The Hershey Company | $182.34 | 47.91B | -25% | -46% | — | -71% | 54.30 | 10.34 | 4.10 | 36.19 | — | -57.44 | 33.27% | 12.12% | 7.55% | 18.89% | 11.12% | 6.62% | 1.17 | 6.83 | 1.19 | 0.55 | 3.09 | -6033.00% | 438.00% | -917.00% | 3.65% | 0.76 | 18.86% | 2.26% | 122.90% | 2.76% | 37.01 | 29.98 | 4.48 | 4.40 |
| ABEV | Ambev S.A. | $3.16 | 49.35B | +87% | -48% | — | -59% | 16.60 | 2.93 | 2.92 | 9.03 | 188.80 | 7.28 | 47.86% | 22.68% | 17.57% | 16.62% | 22.70% | 9.98% | 0.06 | 21.09 | 0.96 | 0.67 | -0.49 | 879.00% | -135.00% | -698.00% | 7.72% | 0.54 | 27.35% | 7.95% | 132.00% | 8.70% | 12.11 | 12.20 | 2.75 | 3.80 |
| ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co… | $69.04 | 33.22B | -60% | -60% | -60% | -93% | 31.40 | 1.48 | 0.42 | 13.47 | — | 2.11 | 6.27% | 1.77% | 1.34% | 4.78% | 3.87% | 2.44% | 0.37 | 2.33 | 11.20 | 1.31 | 2.43 | -3890.00% | -615.00% | 24262.00% | 12.48% | 6.83 | 13.36% | 2.93% | 92.00% | 13.41% | 28.83 | 9.77 | 0.51 | 4.47 |
| EL | The Estée Lauder Companie… | $109.47 | 39.52B | -31% | -65% | — | — | -28.05 | 8.22 | 2.22 | 198.43 | — | -15.66 | 73.89% | 6.70% | -7.93% | -24.69% | 8.66% | -5.45% | 2.44 | 2.37 | 1.30 | 0.82 | 33.77 | -39167.00% | -846.00% | -5350.00% | 2.11% | 0.23 | 6.06% | 1.94% | -54.50% | 2.05% | 39.98 | 57.16 | 2.68 | 2.99 |
| JBS | JBS N.V. | $16.89 | 37.46B | — | — | — | +6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.06% | 5.70% | 2.31% | 21.82% | 12.41% | 4.20% | 3.01 | 14.43 | 1.47 | 0.80 | 2.83 | -151435.00% | 1461.00% | 28620.00% | — | 0.33 | 11.19% | — | 46.10% | — | — | — | — | — |
| K | Kellanova | $83.44 | 29.03B | -21% | -55% | — | -74% | 20.42 | 7.33 | 2.17 | 14.04 | 50.32 | -9.27 | 36.78% | 15.86% | 10.53% | 39.02% | 17.52% | 8.68% | 1.68 | 5.71 | 0.81 | 0.48 | 2.38 | 4058.00% | -284.00% | 1694.00% | 4.09% | 0.38 | 12.01% | 2.80% | 57.20% | 4.98% | 16.49 | 29.45 | 2.61 | 3.43 |
| KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | $30.28 | 41.14B | +28% | -53% | — | -19% | 19.58 | 1.60 | 2.45 | 13.31 | 42.83 | -2.21 | 52.41% | 21.97% | 12.52% | 8.36% | 6.91% | 3.82% | 0.63 | 4.84 | 0.64 | 0.33 | 3.60 | 4571.00% | 816.00% | -912.00% | 3.70% | 0.24 | 3.69% | 3.07% | 60.10% | 7.14% | 15.30 | 37.09 | 3.36 | 1.41 |
| KHC | The Kraft Heinz Company | $24.61 | 29.13B | -25% | -60% | — | — | -4.97 | 0.70 | 1.17 | -12.67 | — | -1.61 | 33.31% | -18.72% | -23.44% | -12.87% | -7.47% | -6.88% | 0.46 | -4.93 | 1.15 | 0.68 | -4.73 | -31814.00% | -350.00% | 1585.00% | 12.58% | 0.51 | 5.86% | 6.52% | -32.50% | 14.34% | -9.58 | 12.22 | 1.79 | 0.49 |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporatio… | $111.44 | 36.99B | -22% | -61% | — | — | 17.84 | 24.34 | 2.12 | 13.85 | — | -88.30 | 35.61% | 14.46% | 11.74% | 174.98% | 24.20% | 12.13% | 4.77 | 9.72 | 0.75 | 0.36 | 2.09 | -1960.00% | -1417.00% | -3478.00% | 4.48% | 0.39 | 20.86% | 4.54% | 81.00% | 6.06% | 17.29 | 26.26 | 2.50 | 3.54 |
| KVUE | Kenvue Inc. | $19.12 | 36.63B | +85% | -56% | -77% | -76% | 24.63 | 3.36 | 2.39 | 14.88 | 60.47 | -4.87 | 58.13% | 17.88% | 9.72% | 14.39% | 11.19% | 5.58% | 0.79 | 7.13 | 0.96 | 0.18 | 2.54 | 4074.00% | -214.00% | 2899.00% | 4.76% | 0.37 | 9.69% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.52% | 16.15 | 25.36 | 2.89 | 2.20 |
| SYY | Sysco Corporation | $91.16 | 43.66B | -43% | -64% | — | -54% | 21.71 | 21.69 | 0.49 | 12.84 | — | -8.86 | 18.40% | 3.80% | 2.25% | 99.08% | 15.92% | 7.07% | 7.92 | 4.86 | 1.21 | 0.66 | 3.25 | -411.00% | 320.00% | -1743.00% | 4.49% | 0.27 | 12.13% | 2.52% | 54.70% | 5.67% | 17.20 | 29.82 | 0.65 | 5.15 |
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, meat snacks, bars and snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and protein bars. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- CEO
- Kirk C. Tanner
- Employees
- 18.54K
- Beta
- 0.17
Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Upside computed as ($97.82 ÷ $182.34) − 1 = -46.35% (DCF, example).