AlphaStocks
5.3
Consider Buy

HERSHEY CO (HSY)

Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods & Meats

S&P 500

$186.42

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#470out of 1126 in Consumer Staples

Is HERSHEY CO a Good Investment in 2026?

HERSHEY CO (HSY) scores 5.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates HERSHEY CO as Attractive (5/9). However, the Lynch model rates it Caution — PEG 3.1 · Fast Grower. HERSHEY CO currently trades above its estimated fair value of $130, suggesting limited upside at current prices. HERSHEY CO ranks #470 out of 1126 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E42.9ROE16.1Market Cap38BDiv Yield2.9

Estimated Fair Value

$129.7644% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 43x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -60% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 3.1 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top 25% (rank 15%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HERSHEY CO (HSY) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, HERSHEY CO (HSY) scores 5.3 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 43x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -60% may not justify the premium.
What is HERSHEY CO's Piotroski F-Score?
HERSHEY CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is HSY overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $130, HSY appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 44% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 43x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -60% may not justify the premium.
How does HSY compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
HERSHEY CO ranks #470 out of 1126 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 42% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about HSY?
AlphaStocks evaluates HSY using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.3/10.

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