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| Hershey (HSY) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts | Hershey (HSY) closed down 2.24% and underperformed the S&P 500. The company is expected to report earnings on October 29, 2026, with predicted EPS growth of 63.08% and revenue growth of 2.29% for the quarter. However, the stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 20.16, trading at a premium to its industry average. The Food-Confectionery industry ranks in the bottom 13% of all industries. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| 5 Dividend Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows That I'd Hold for the Next 5 Years. | Five consumer goods stocks trading near 52-week lows offer attractive dividend yields (3.6%-7.6%) despite market headwinds from tariffs and shifting consumer behavior. PepsiCo and Hershey present turnaround opportunities, while General Mills appeals to patient income investors. Clorox and Kraft Heinz carry sustainability risks due to cash flow concerns and debt levels. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 18, 2026 | bullish | 0.4 | 1 |
| In 1918, Milton Hershey Quietly Put About $60 Million In Stock Into A Trust. Over 100 Years Later, That Trust Still Exists And Holds About $23.6 Billion In Assets. Wealthy Donors Still Use A Similar Strategy, And The Legal Work To Set One Up Starts At A Few Th - 24/7 Wall St. | In 1918, Milton Hershey Quietly Put About $60 Million In Stock Into A Trust. Over 100 Years Later, That Trust Still Exists And Holds About $23.6 Billion In Assets. Wealthy Donors Still Use A Similar Strategy, And The Legal Work To Set One Up Starts At A Few Th 24/7 Wall St. | View source ↗ | 24/7 Wall St. | Oct 17, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| How to Find Strong Consumer Staples Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings Surprises | The article explains how to identify stocks poised for positive earnings surprises using the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which compares the most accurate analyst estimates to consensus estimates. When combined with a Zacks Rank #3 or better, stocks with positive ESP have historically produced positive surprises 70% of the time with 28.3% average annual returns. Two consumer staples examples highlighted are Hershey (HSY) with a +0.31% ESP and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) with an +18.48% ESP. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 16, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| How to Find Strong Consumer Staples Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings Surprises | The article explains how to identify stocks poised for positive earnings surprises using the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which compares the most accurate analyst estimates to consensus estimates. When combined with a Zacks Rank #3 or better, stocks with positive ESP have historically produced positive surprises 70% of the time with 28.3% average annual returns. Two consumer staples examples highlighted are Hershey (HSY) with a +0.31% ESP and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) with an +18.48% ESP. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 16, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Hershey (HSY) Climbed, But What Is Drawing Fresh Attention? - Simply Wall Street | Hershey (HSY) Climbed, But What Is Drawing Fresh Attention? Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey Company Share Price - HSY, RNS News, Articles, Quotes, & Charts (NYSE:HSY) - Proactive financial news | Hershey Company Share Price - HSY, RNS News, Articles, Quotes, & Charts (NYSE:HSY) Proactive financial news | View source ↗ | Proactive financial news | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey (HSY) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know | Hershey (HSY) rose 2.7% to $168.68 in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.33% gain. However, the stock has declined 3.83% over the past month. The company is projected to report earnings of $2.11 per share on October 29, 2026, representing 62.31% year-over-year growth, with full-year earnings expected at $8.49 per share. Hershey currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio of 19.35, trading at a premium to its industry average. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Hershey (HSY) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know | Hershey (HSY) rose 2.7% to $168.68 in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.33% gain. However, the stock has declined 3.83% over the past month. The company is projected to report earnings of $2.11 per share on October 29, 2026, representing 62.31% year-over-year growth, with full-year earnings expected at $8.49 per share. Hershey currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio of 19.35, trading at a premium to its industry average. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Hershey (HSY) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know - Yahoo Finance | Hershey (HSY) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Price Target Cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co. - MarketBeat | Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Price Target Cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co. MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Why Hershey (HSY) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again | Hershey (HSY) is highlighted as a stock with strong potential for another earnings beat, having exceeded consensus estimates in its last two quarters with an average surprise of 22.83%. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +1.51% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a high probability of beating earnings expectations in its next report expected on October 29, 2026. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Why Hershey (HSY) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again | Hershey (HSY) is highlighted as a stock with strong potential for another earnings beat, having exceeded consensus estimates in its last two quarters with an average surprise of 22.83%. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +1.51% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a high probability of beating earnings expectations in its next report expected on October 29, 2026. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Why Hershey (HSY) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again - Yahoo Finance | Why Hershey (HSY) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| HSY Oct 2026 190.000 call (HSY261009C00190000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo! Finance Canada | HSY Oct 2026 190.000 call (HSY261009C00190000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey's Dip Buying Opportunity Is Here - Demand/Margin Risks Entering H2'26 (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:HSY) - Seeking Alpha | Hershey's Dip Buying Opportunity Is Here - Demand/Margin Risks Entering H2'26 (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:HSY) Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $203.00 According to Analysts - MarketBeat | Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $203.00 According to Analysts MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| 12,891 Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Woodstock Corp - MarketBeat | 12,891 Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Woodstock Corp MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo and The Hershey | With U.S. consumer sentiment hitting rock bottom in October amid economic concerns, rising inflation, and potential further rate hikes, Zacks analysts recommend four defensive consumer staples stocks: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo, and The Hershey Company. These low-beta stocks offer stability during market volatility while maintaining growth potential. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo and The Hershey | With U.S. consumer sentiment hitting rock bottom in October amid economic concerns, rising inflation, and potential further rate hikes, Zacks analysts recommend four defensive consumer staples stocks: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo, and The Hershey Company. These low-beta stocks offer stability during market volatility while maintaining growth potential. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| 4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Grab on Declining Consumer Sentiment | With U.S. consumer sentiment hitting rock bottom in October due to inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, analysts recommend four defensive consumer staples stocks: ADM, DOLE, DEO, and HSY. These companies offer low beta exposure and dividend yields, providing stability during market volatility and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| KHC, CLX, HSY Stocks In Focus: Consumer Staples Lag The Market, But Analyst Sees Potential In These Three Names - TradingView | KHC, CLX, HSY Stocks In Focus: Consumer Staples Lag The Market, But Analyst Sees Potential In These Three Names TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| HSY Nov 2026 160.000 put (HSY261106P00160000) Stock Historical Prices & Data - Yahoo! Finance Canada | HSY Nov 2026 160.000 put (HSY261106P00160000) Stock Historical Prices & Data Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 11, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| HSY May 2027 145.000 put (HSY270521P00145000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo! Finance Canada | HSY May 2027 145.000 put (HSY270521P00145000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 11, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Want to Retire on Dividends? Here Are 4 Stocks to Buy Now and Never Sell. | The article recommends four consumer staples companies as long-term dividend investments: Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Hershey. All four have decades of consistent dividend payments, strong brand portfolios, and generate sufficient free cash flow to sustain and grow their dividends through economic cycles. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 10, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Hershey Stock Eyes Rebound After Reaffirming 2026 Outlook, Flags Longer-Term Recovery - Stocktwits | Hershey Stock Eyes Rebound After Reaffirming 2026 Outlook, Flags Longer-Term Recovery Stocktwits | View source ↗ | Stocktwits | Oct 10, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| 62,730 Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Douglas Lane & Associates LLC - MarketBeat | 62,730 Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Douglas Lane & Associates LLC MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Third-quarter results are set for Oct. 29. Hershey's analyst call starts at 8:30 a.m. ET. - Stock Titan | Third-quarter results are set for Oct. 29. Hershey's analyst call starts at 8:30 a.m. ET. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey (HSY) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know | Hershey stock rose 1.37% to $162.54 on October 8, 2026, outperforming the broader market decline. The company is expected to report strong earnings with EPS up 62.31% year-over-year and revenue growth of 2.3%. Hershey holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with a Forward P/E of 18.89, slightly above its industry average. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Hershey (HSY) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know | Hershey stock rose 1.37% to $162.54 on October 8, 2026, outperforming the broader market decline. The company is expected to report strong earnings with EPS up 62.31% year-over-year and revenue growth of 2.3%. Hershey holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with a Forward P/E of 18.89, slightly above its industry average. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Hershey (HSY) Stock May Be 46% Undervalued On Cash Flow - Yahoo Finance | Hershey (HSY) Stock May Be 46% Undervalued On Cash Flow Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Three baseball honorees will get $8,000 each; Hershey will donate another $8,000 per honoree. - Stock Titan | Three baseball honorees will get $8,000 each; Hershey will donate another $8,000 per honoree. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey: Chance To Buy A Premium Brand At A Discount - Seeking Alpha | Hershey: Chance To Buy A Premium Brand At A Discount Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey Trust Co. sells $4.8 million in Hershey (NYSE:HSY) shares - Investing.com | Hershey Trust Co. sells $4.8 million in Hershey (NYSE:HSY) shares Investing.com | View source ↗ | Investing.com | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey (HSY) Stock May Be Trading At A Discount On Its 16% Slide - Simply Wall Street | Hershey (HSY) Stock May Be Trading At A Discount On Its 16% Slide Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions - Simply Wall Street | Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Wells Fargo & Company Has Lowered Expectations for Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Price - MarketBeat | Wells Fargo & Company Has Lowered Expectations for Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Stock Price MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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