Is HSY a good investment in 2026?

Hershey Company trades at a P/E ratio of 44.5, with medium volatility (27.7% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of HSY?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.7%, HSY has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.17 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does HSY pay dividends?

Yes, Hershey Company has a dividend yield of 3.03%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$39.11B

P/E RATIO

44.5

BETA

0.17

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

3.03%

52W HIGH

$239.48

52W LOW

$150.04

VOLATILITY

27.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$220.11 → $192.96-12.34%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$166.59 → $192.96+15.8%

HSY | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	HSY	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	44.5x	21.0x	↑ 112%
Beta	0.17	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	3.03%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	27.7%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare HSY's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
HSHSY(You are here)	$192.96	$39.11B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$143.34	$334.96B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$75.43	$324.66B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$156.20	$213.52B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Hershey Company is currently trading at $192.96, which is 19.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.17, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HSY a good buy right now?

Hershey Company trades at 44.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.7% volatility.

Does HSY pay dividends?

Yes, Hershey Company offers a dividend yield of 3.03%. This translates to approximately $5.85 per share annually.

How volatile is HSY?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.7% and beta of 0.17,HSY is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.