Hershey Company (HSY) Stock

NYSE

HSY has an Alpha Score of 43 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 2, 2026 from 4 of 4 sub-scores. 17 members of Congress disclosed 41 trades in HSY since 2015: 24 purchases and 17 sales, most recently Dan Newhouse (sale, Jul 10, 2026). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported HSY in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $63.98M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 249 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 28.0 and its net margin 11.8% (key statistics as of Oct 29, 2026).

$170.00

+2.65%

Daily close on Nov 2, 2026

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Alpha Score

Weak

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Alpha Score

43 · Weak

Alpha Score of 43 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, weak quality, moderate...

Computed Nov 2, 2026

Congress

41 trades · 17 members

Latest: Dan Newhouse, sale on Jul 10, 2026.

STOCK Act disclosures

Insider Activity

-$105.7M net

0 buys and 249 sells in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026.

Form 4 · last trade Oct 28, 2026

13F Holder

Citadel

$63.98M reported position; latest action: reduced.

Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026

What is HSY's Alpha Score?

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Alpha Score of 43 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, weak quality, moderate sentiment.

Momentum

Weak

Value

Weak

Quality

Weak

Sentiment

Weak

Computed Nov 2, 2026

A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Which members of Congress traded Hershey Company (HSY)?

Members

Disclosed trades

Purchases

Sales

Most recent: Dan Newhouse (sale, Jul 10, 2026); records start Mar 20, 2015.

Politician	Trade date	Type	Amount
Dan Newhouse R-WA · House	2026-07-10	sale	$1k – $15k
Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate	2026-03-27	purchase	$1k – $15k
Scott Franklin R-FL · House	2026-02-10	sale	$50k – $100k
Scott Franklin R-FL · House	2026-02-10	sale	$1k – $15k
Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI · Senate	2025-11-21	purchase	$1k – $15k
Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House	2025-05-15	purchase	$1k – $15k
Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · House	2025-05-14	purchase	$1k – $15k
Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · House	2025-05-05	purchase	$1k – $15k

From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.

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Which hedge funds own HSY?

From 13F filings

Fund	Shares Held	Position Value	Change vs prior Q
Citadel Ken Griffin	365K	$63.98M	-50%
Millennium Management Israel Englander	227K	$39.80M	-58%
D.E. Shaw David Shaw	53K	$9.34M	+46%
Marshall Wace	35K	$6.22M	-92%
Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman	25K	$4.42M	+200%
Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio	9K	$1.52M	-40%
Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie	7K	$1.21M	-70%

13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026

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Are Hershey Company insiders buying or selling?

SEC Form 4 filings

90 days to Oct 30, 2026

Buys

Sells

249

Net $

-$105.7M

Unique insiders

Date	Insider	Role	Type	Shares	Value
Oct 28, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	1.7K	$283K
Oct 28, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	7.5K	$1.2M
Oct 28, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	716	$117K
Oct 27, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	2.3K	$376K
Oct 27, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	5.4K	$889K
Oct 27, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	2.2K	$362K
Oct 27, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	103	$17K
Oct 26, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	230	$38K
Oct 26, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	1.4K	$228K
Oct 26, 26	Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10%+ Owner	SELL	6.0K	$1.0M

SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026

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What are HSY's key statistics?

P/E Ratio

27.99

EPS (TTM)

5.00

Dividend Yield

2.49%

Beta

0.08

Net Margin

11.84%

ROE

31.30%

Debt / Equity

1.17

52W High

$239.48

52W Low

$156.16

Key statistics as of Oct 29, 2026

How does HSY's valuation compare with the Consumer Staples sector?

Metric	HSY	Consumer Staples median	Companies in median
P/E ratio	28.0	19.8	60
Net margin	11.84%	6.34%	64
Return on equity	31.30%	14.14%	64
Dividend yield (payers)	2.49%	2.68%	49

Medians over the Consumer Staples stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.

What moved HSY recently?

AI-written from the data on this page

Hershey shares slide 3.4% as revenue slump deepens

Oct 26, 2026

Hershey shares fell 3.4% to $169.64 on Friday, pushing the stock toward the lower end of its 52-week range of $156.16 to $239.48. The consumer staples company reported a 12.4% drop in revenue year over year and a 33.5% decline in EPS, with net margin at 11.8%. The stock trades at 29 times trailing earnings. Hershey's Alpha Score of 43 reflects weak momentum (41.3) and quality (38.2), with value at 44.3 and sentiment at 50. At Advertising Week, Hershey's CMO warned that legacy brands face a 'loved but not chosen' risk, underscoring the challenge of reviving growth in a 90-brand portfolio. Investors will watch next quarter's results for signs that cost cuts and marketing efforts can stem the revenue slide.

AlphaScala analysis on HSY

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Hershey's Credibility Push: Loved Brands Must Be Chosen ActivelyOct 9, 2026

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What does Hershey Company do?

The Hershey Company manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of confectionery products and pantry staples in the United States and internationally. Operating through three key segments—North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International—it produces chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and mint refreshment products including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums, protein bars, and pantry items such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups. The company also offers snack items, leveraging its strong market position in the traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery sectors, as well as grocery and snacks categories across the U.S. and Canada. Iconic brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers form the core of its offerings, catering to consumers seeking indulgent treats and everyday essentials. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, The Hershey Company plays a pivotal role in the global confectionery industry, distributing products through various retail channels.

CEO

Mr. Kirk C. Tanner

Employees

17,550

Market Cap

$32.78B

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Quick Facts

ExchangeNYSE

SectorConsumer Staples

IndustryConfectioners

Market Cap$32.78B