Hershey Future Growth
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Hershey is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 2.7% and 2.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 43.1% in 3 years.
Key information
2.7%
Earnings growth rate
3.0%
EPS growth rate
| Food earnings growth | -1.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.9% |
| Future return on equity | 43.1% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 21 Nov 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 11,759 | 1,921 | 2,035 | 2,567 | 15 |
| 12/31/2025 | 11,444 | 1,730 | 1,675 | 2,365 | 22 |
| 12/31/2024 | 11,163 | 1,873 | 1,825 | 2,549 | 21 |
| 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 | 1,271 | 1,600 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 7,743 | 1,022 | 1,167 | 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 |
| 3/30/2014 | 7,190 | 831 | N/A | 1,099 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 7,146 | 820 | N/A | 1,191 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: HSYD's forecast earnings growth (2.7% per year) is below the savings rate (8.7%).
Earnings vs Market: HSYD's earnings (2.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the AR market (10.5% per year).
High Growth Earnings: HSYD's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: HSYD's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the AR market (12.1% per year).
High Growth Revenue: HSYD's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: HSYD's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (43.1%).