Hershey Future Growth
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Hershey is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 6.6% and 3.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 36.3% in 3 years.
Key information
6.6%
Earnings growth rate
6.5%
EPS growth rate
| Food earnings growth | 9.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.8% |
| Future return on equity | 36.3% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 02 May 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Hershey: Inflated Cocoa/ Sugar Prices & Intensified Tariff War Trigger Headwinds
Apr 12Many Would Be Envious Of Hershey's (NYSE:HSY) Excellent Returns On Capital
Mar 22
Hershey: Cocoa Price Turbulence Continues
Mar 11Hershey: Upgrade To Hold, Near Dog Collar Range Post-Earnings
Feb 07Hershey: A Top Long-Term Buy For Dividend Growth Investors
Jan 27Is Hershey (NYSE:HSY) A Risky Investment?
Jan 27Hershey: Yes, It Can Get Worse, Sell Rating
Jan 06Is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Trading At A 45% Discount?
Dec 31Hershey: Short-Term Downside From Stagnating Sales And Margin Erosion
Dec 05Earnings Not Telling The Story For The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)
Nov 29Hershey: A Deep Dive Into A Confectionery Giant Facing Headwinds
Nov 21The Hershey Company Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Nov 11Hershey Q3 Earnings Preview: After Absorbing Inflation, A New Chapter Begins
Nov 04Hershey: Sweeter Than Mondelez This Halloween
Oct 23Why You Should Care About Hershey's (NYSE:HSY) Strong Returns On Capital
Oct 01Hershey: The Big Picture Is Still Fine
Sep 18Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Appoints New U.S. Confection President Amid Strong Dividend Growth and Product Innovations
Sep 16Is Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 13Is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Trading At A 40% Discount?
Aug 28Headwinds Are Piling Against Hershey
Aug 17The Hershey Company: Valuation Remains High, But Costs Should Come Down (Upgrade)
Aug 09Hershey: Stagnant Performance With Strong Fundamentals Presents An Opportunity
Jul 16The Hershey Company's (NYSE:HSY) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Jul 15Hershey: Strong Brand Power And Dividend Growth
Jul 01Shareholders Are Optimistic That Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Will Multiply In Value
Jun 17Hershey: Three And A Half Reasons Why I Just Added It To My Portfolio
Jun 03Is Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 03Hershey: Cocoa Inflation Is Here To Stay, But That May Not Hurt Demand
May 26The Hershey Company Just Beat EPS By 43%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 07Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Has Announced A Dividend Of $1.37
May 06Hershey's Sweet Success: Q1 Results Exceed Expectations With 8.9% Sales Growth
May 03Hershey: My 'Dark' Hypothesis On The Cocoa Market Boom (Rating Upgrade)
Apr 25Hershey: Dependable Dividend Stock Despite Weak Outlook
Apr 15Hershey: Priced For Growth It Can't Deliver
Mar 19Hershey: A Great Stock For Taking Advantage Of The Cocoa Shortage
Mar 12Hershey: Q4 And Full-Year Results Highlight Solid Growth Despite A Tough Macro Environment
Feb 21The Hershey Company: A Sweet Deal With 30% Upside
Feb 08Hershey And Its Real Value
Jan 23Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2027 | 12,075 | 1,739 | 1,550 | N/A | 13 |
| 12/31/2026 | 11,772 | 1,451 | 1,339 | N/A | 20 |
| 12/31/2025 | 11,432 | 1,206 | 1,374 | N/A | 20 |
| 3/30/2025 | 10,755 | 1,648 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 11,202 | 2,221 | 1,926 | 2,532 | N/A |
| 9/29/2024 | 10,972 | 1,774 | 1,654 | 2,348 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 11,014 | 1,846 | 1,384 | 2,168 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 11,430 | 2,072 | 1,329 | 2,137 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 11,165 | 1,862 | 1,552 | 2,323 | N/A |
| 10/1/2023 | 11,160 | 1,909 | 1,625 | 2,333 | N/A |
| 7/2/2023 | 10,858 | 1,790 | 1,655 | 2,264 | N/A |
| 4/2/2023 | 10,741 | 1,699 | 1,872 | 2,427 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 10,419 | 1,645 | 1,808 | 2,328 | N/A |
| 10/2/2022 | 10,093 | 1,584 | 1,731 | 2,239 | N/A |
| 7/3/2022 | 9,725 | 1,630 | 1,670 | 2,179 | N/A |
| 4/3/2022 | 9,342 | 1,615 | 1,607 | 2,130 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 8,971 | 1,478 | 1,587 | 2,083 | N/A |
| 10/3/2021 | 8,830 | 1,433 | 1,511 | 2,008 | N/A |
| 7/4/2021 | 8,690 | 1,436 | 1,620 | 2,103 | N/A |
| 4/4/2021 | 8,408 | 1,403 | 1,606 | 2,063 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 8,150 | 1,279 | 1,258 | 1,700 | N/A |
| 9/27/2020 | 8,033 | 1,195 | 1,492 | 1,866 | N/A |
| 6/28/2020 | 7,947 | 1,073 | 1,371 | 1,699 | N/A |
| 3/29/2020 | 8,007 | 1,116 | 1,355 | 1,680 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 7,986 | 1,150 | 1,446 | 1,764 | N/A |
| 9/29/2019 | 7,906 | 1,279 | 1,377 | 1,701 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 7,851 | 1,218 | 1,307 | 1,676 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 7,836 | 1,132 | 1,217 | 1,578 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 7,791 | 1,178 | N/A | 1,600 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 7,743 | 1,022 | N/A | 1,516 | N/A |
| 7/1/2018 | 7,696 | 1,031 | N/A | 1,517 | N/A |
| 4/1/2018 | 7,608 | 1,008 | N/A | 1,367 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 7,515 | 783 | N/A | 1,250 | N/A |
| 10/1/2017 | 7,546 | 719 | N/A | 1,189 | N/A |
| 7/2/2017 | 7,516 | 673 | N/A | 980 | N/A |
| 4/2/2017 | 7,491 | 615 | N/A | 978 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 7,440 | 720 | N/A | 1,013 | N/A |
| 10/2/2016 | 7,379 | 817 | N/A | 1,070 | N/A |
| 7/3/2016 | 7,336 | 744 | N/A | 1,097 | N/A |
| 4/3/2016 | 7,278 | 498 | N/A | 1,225 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 7,387 | 513 | N/A | 1,256 | N/A |
| 10/4/2015 | 7,487 | 502 | N/A | 1,052 | N/A |
| 7/5/2015 | 7,488 | 571 | N/A | 1,159 | N/A |
| 4/5/2015 | 7,488 | 839 | N/A | 900 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 7,422 | 847 | N/A | 844 | N/A |
| 9/28/2014 | 7,368 | 830 | N/A | 952 | N/A |
| 6/29/2014 | 7,260 | 840 | N/A | 1,011 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: HSY's forecast earnings growth (6.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).
Earnings vs Market: HSY's earnings (6.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.9% per year).
High Growth Earnings: HSY's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: HSY's revenue (3.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: HSY's revenue (3.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: HSY's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (36.3%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/02 03:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Hershey Company is covered by 45 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Andrew Lazar | Barclays |