HSY - The Hershey Company
| Previous Close | 110.01 |
| Open | 109.65 |
| Bid | 94.27 x 800 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 107.61 - 110.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 89.10 - 115.82 |
| Volume | 992,513 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,199,796 |
| Market Cap | 22.632B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.03 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 22.30 |
| EPS (TTM) | 4.84 |
| Earnings Date | Jan 30, 2019 - Feb 4, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.89 (2.65%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-11-20 |
| 1y Target Est | 101.47 |
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Markit•5 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Hershey Co.
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- Insider Monkey•5 days ago
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- GlobeNewswire•9 days ago
Recent Analysis Shows Moody's, Hershey, NovoCure, Mohawk Industries, La-Z-Boy, and Lockheed Martin Market Influences — Renewed Outlook, Key Drivers of Growth
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Market Realist•16 days agoWhy Wall Street Is Still Optimistic about Kraft Heinz
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- Zacks•20 days ago
Hershey Gains on Buyouts & Innovation, Cost Inflation a Worry
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Markit•last monthSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Hershey Co.
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McCormick (MKC) has outperformed its peers with its margin performances in the past several quarters and has managed to expand its margins at an exceptional rate despite higher freight costs.
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Market Realist•last monthWhy Did Tyson Miss the Fourth-Quarter Sales Expectation?
Tyson Foods (TSN) posted net sales of $10.0 billion in the fourth quarter. The company’s net sales fell short of analysts’ expectation of $10.3 billion and declined 1.4% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis. Tyson Foods’ top line also declined sequentially.
Markit•last monthSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Hershey Co.
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- GlobeNewswire•last month
The Hershey Company Agrees to Purchase Common Stock From Hershey Trust Company
The Hershey Company (HSY) announced today that it has agreed to purchase 450,000 shares of its common stock from Hershey Trust Company, as Trustee for the Milton Hershey School Trust, for approximately $48 million, or $106.30 per share. "Hershey regularly buys back shares as part of its stock replenishment program,” said Michele Buck, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hershey Company. The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed.
