Hershey Company stock trades at EUR 142.83 in trading
Published on 09/30/2026 at 11:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hershey Company (ISIN US4278661081) was trading at EUR 142.83 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 11:14 a.m. CEST, plus 0.35 percent versus the prior close of EUR 142.33. The latest quarterly comparison shows adjusted earnings improving sharply, while analysts still frame the stock as a Hold.
Adjusted EPS beats prior year
Hershey's Q2 2026 revenue reached USD 2.79 billion, up 6.6 percent from the prior-year quarter, according to Financial Report Insights. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to USD 1.90 from USD 1.21 in Q2 2025, a 57.00 percent increase, while GAAP diluted EPS was USD 2.26 for the three months ended June 28, 2026.
The earnings mix matters. The Q2 analysis attributes the improvement to pricing, lower commodity costs and productivity, while reported volume pressure shows that higher prices remain central to the growth story.
Guidance stays at USD 8.36
Hershey's fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is USD 8.36-8.52, according to MarketBeat. At the September 9, 2026 Barclays consumer conference, management described 2026 and 2027 as profit-restoration years and retained a cautious full-year framework, as reported by Investing.com.
MarketBeat reported on September 29, 2026 that analysts held a consensus rating of Hold and an average 12-month price target of USD 204.78. The same report said Bank of America and Piper Sandler had reduced their targets to USD 200.00, keeping valuation expectations well above the reported NYSE share price of USD 161.04 at the 52-week low.
Stock remains near yearly low
The NYSE 52-week range was USD 161.43 to USD 239.48 on September 30, 2026, while Hershey's market capitalization was USD 32.7 billion as of September 29, 2026. The combination of a 6.6 percent revenue increase and a 57.00 percent adjusted EPS gain gives the stock a stronger earnings comparison, but the analyst consensus still reflects pressure on volumes and consumer demand.
Hershey Company stock in trading
Hershey Company stock was trading at EUR 142.83 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 11:14 a.m. CEST, plus 0.35 percent versus the prior close of EUR 142.33. The reference price is an intraday indication for investors in Germany.
Hershey Company stock facts
- Company: The Hershey Company
- ISIN: US4278661081
- WKN: 851297
- Ticker: HSY
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of September 30, 2026, 11:14 a.m. CEST): EUR 142.83
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.35 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (September 29, 2026): EUR 142.33
- Market capitalization: USD 32.7 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 161.43-USD 239.48 (as of September 30, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Food Confectioners
