Hershey (HSY) to Release Earnings on Thursday
by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat GemHershey (NYSE:HSY – Get Free Report) is anticipated to release its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect Hershey to post earnings of $1.40 per share and revenue of $2.9670 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
Hershey Stock Performance
NYSE HSY opened at $197.84 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. Hershey has a twelve month low of $140.13 and a twelve month high of $201.86. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $187.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $184.90. The firm has a market cap of $40.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.57 and a beta of 0.18.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have weighed in on HSY. TD Cowen dropped their price target on Hershey from $204.00 to $200.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Argus raised shares of Hershey to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Zacks Research raised shares of Hershey from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Evercore ISI reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Hershey in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $188.00 price objective on shares of Hershey in a report on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $194.32.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on HSY
Insider Activity at Hershey
In other news, CFO Steven E. Voskuil sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $198.67, for a total value of $298,005.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 52,319 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,394,215.73. This trade represents a 2.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Kirk Tanner purchased 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was bought at an average price of $185.46 per share, with a total value of $370,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 47,860 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,876,115.60. The trade was a 4.36% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,119,450. Insiders own 0.28% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hershey
Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HSY. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Hershey by 1.0% in the third quarter. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,427 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,202,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hershey by 20.2% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 697 shares of the company’s stock worth $116,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the period. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Hershey by 13.6% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the period. Auxier Asset Management lifted its stake in shares of Hershey by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Auxier Asset Management now owns 13,560 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,250,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Glenview Trust co boosted its holdings in Hershey by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 4,463 shares of the company’s stock valued at $741,000 after acquiring an additional 129 shares during the period. 57.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Hershey Company Profile
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a leading North American chocolatier and snack manufacturer headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company develops, produces and markets a wide range of confectionery and snack products for retail, foodservice and international customers. Hershey’s business spans manufacturing, branded product marketing, packaging and distribution across grocery, convenience, mass merchant and e-commerce channels.
Hershey’s product portfolio centers on chocolate and sugar confectionery, including core brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses and Twizzlers, alongside non-chocolate snacks and confectionery brands.
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