The Hershey Company (HSY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Hershey Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Hershey Company (HSY) has returned 14.99% so far this year and 25.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HSY has returned 10.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, HSY's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Sep 2000 with a return of +26.8%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HSY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 25, 2002 with a return of +25.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -23.8%.

The Hershey Company has an annualized alpha of 9.19%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (56.42%) than losses (24.63%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HSY ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hershey Company (HSY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Hershey Company provided a 2.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 38 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Hershey Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Hershey Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Hershey Company was 49.15%, occurring on Mar 10, 2009. Recovery took 531 trading sessions.

The current The Hershey Company drawdown is 18.25%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Hershey Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Hershey Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Confectioners industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.