The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Overview
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Confectioners
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The…
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
The Hershey Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Confectioners industry group. It is listed on the NYSE exchange.
The Hershey Company at a Glance
| Company | The Hershey Company |
| Ticker | HSY |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Currency | USD |
| Price | $171.42 |
| Market cap | $34.77B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 31.92 |
| EPS (trailing) | $5.37 |
| 52-week high | $239.48 |
| 52-week low | $161.43 |
| Dividend yield | 3.39% |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Confectioners |
| Employees | 17,550 |
| Country | United States |
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What is The Hershey Company's P/E ratio?
The Hershey Company (HSY) has a trailing P/E ratio of 31.92 as of our latest data snapshot.
What is The Hershey Company's market cap?
The Hershey Company's market capitalisation is $34.77B based on the most recent snapshot.
What is HSY's 52-week range?
Over the past 52 weeks, HSY has traded between $161.43 and $239.48.
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