Hershey Co（HSY）股票分析HSYHershey Co

The Hershey Company is a snacks company. The Company's segments include North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for its traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes its business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes its retail operations. The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for its salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks. The Company's portfolio includes chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, LesserEvil, Shaq-a-licious alongside salty snacks, including SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. It operates in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector (SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS industry).

Hershey Co is currently trading at $162.74, with a forward P/E of 17.76, indicating potential value, but the recent downgrades from analysts suggest caution. The company has a strong dividend yield of 3.65% and has paid dividends for 96 consecutive years, which supports long-term investment. However, the risk of rising cocoa prices, which surged to $5,670 per metric ton, poses a significant threat to profit margins, making it prudent to hold rather than buy at this time.

19 analysts cover HSY: 5 rate it Buy, 12 Hold and 2 Sell. The average price target is 196.27.