HSY
The Hershey Company
NYSE · usd
The Hershey Company (HSY) trades at $166.04 (-2.12%) as of 2:24:08 PM EDT on Oct 26, 2026, -0.24% over the past month. Market cap is $34.09B, with 5.6 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How The Hershey Company (HSY) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- -2.16%
- 1W
- -0.62%
- 1M
- -0.24%
- YTD
- -8.80%
- 1Y
- -8.53%
- 52-wk range
- $156.16 – $239.48
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for HSY: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $165.96 – $168.83
- Open
- $167.37
- Prev close
- $169.64
- Volume
- 911.95K
- Market cap
- $34.09B
- Shares out
- 146.31M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for The Hershey Company: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 30.56
- P/S
- 2.80
- P/B
- 7.47
- P/FCF
- 15.30
- ROE
- 24.4%
- ROA
- 8.0%
- Debt/Equity
- 1.23
- Div yield
- 3.28%
As of Oct 23, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events The Hershey Company has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Executive compensation changeSep 2, 2026
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Hulays agreed to an offer letter with the Company (the "Offer Letter"), which provides for the following compensation arrangements: an annual base salary of $725,000; participation in the annual incentive program ... with a target 2026 annual incentive award opportunity ... of 85% of his base salary until the effective date of his appointment and 100% of his base salary thereafter; and participation in the long-term incentive program ... at a target equal to $2 million.
- Director appointmentJun 9, 2026
Upon the recommendation of its Governance Committee, appointed Joe Park to serve as a member of the Board, effective June 29, 2026. Mr. Park will serve as a member of the Audit and Finance and Risk Management Committees of the Board. Mr. Park has over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, technology strategy, and innovation across global consumer and service organizations.
- Executive officer appointmentMay 28, 2026
Mitchell Arends as the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026.
- Executive officer departureApr 14, 2026
Andrew Archambault, President, US of The Hershey Company (the "Company") will be leaving the Company effective May 1, 2026. The Company has begun a search for his replacement.
- Investor presentationMar 31, 2026
The Company will be discussing its financial outlook and its strategic plans during its previously announced 2026 Investor Day to be held via live webcast. A copy of the presentation materials to be utilized during the meeting is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
Dividend history and stock splits
The Hershey Company's recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $1.45ex-div Aug 14, 2026
- $1.45ex-div May 15, 2026
- $1.45ex-div Feb 17, 2026
- $1.37ex-div Nov 17, 2025
Splits
- 2-for-1Jun 16, 2004
HSY short interest
How heavily HSY is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 5.6
- Short interest
- 8.97M
- Avg volume
- 1.6M
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
HSY news
The latest news and headlines about The Hershey Company (HSY).
- Dutch Bros vs. Hershey: Which Stock Is the Better Buy Before 2027?positiveThe Motley Fool· Oct 25, 2026
- Hershey (HSY) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key FactsneutralZacks Investment Research· Oct 19, 2026
- 5 Dividend Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows That I'd Hold for the Next 5 Years.positiveThe Motley Fool· Oct 18, 2026
- Will Hershey's Halloween Week Earnings Trick or Treat Investors?neutralThe Motley Fool· Oct 18, 2026
- How to Find Strong Consumer Staples Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings SurprisespositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the The Hershey Company (HSY) stock price today?
The Hershey Company (HSY) is trading at $166.04 (-2.12% on the day) as of 2:24:08 PM EDT on Oct 26, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is The Hershey Company?
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (in a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling more than 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands,…
What is the short interest in HSY?
As of Sep 30, 2026, HSY has 8.97M shares short and 5.6 days to cover.
Does The Hershey Company (HSY) pay a dividend?
Yes. The Hershey Company (HSY)'s most recent dividend was $1.45 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026. Full HSY dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is HSY listed on?
The Hershey Company (HSY) trades on NYSE in USD, in the SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS industry.
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