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	2025-05-05	+2.03 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock increased by 2.03% despite recent downward adjustments to its price targets by various analysts, primarily due to a stronger-than-expected earnings report that exceeded consensus estimates. Hershey Company's stock (HSY) rose 2.03% following an upgrade of its price target from $147.00 to $155.00 by Sanford C. Bernstein, indicating a positive outlook despite some mixed ratings from other analysts. The rise can be attributed to the company's recent earnings report, which surpassed expectations, and the announcement of a quarterly dividend, boosting investor confidence.
	2025-04-23	-0.5 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock experienced a 0.5% decline due to higher cocoa prices impacting production costs, despite a recent restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency and decreasing overall costs.
	2025-04-11	+0.95 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 0.95% recently due to its strong pricing power, high operational margins, solid capital allocation, and an 8.7% increase in consolidated net sales for Q4 2024, along with a successful diversification strategy into salty snacks.
	2025-04-10	-0.04 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock recently saw a minor decline of -0.04%, influenced by several research analysts lowering their price targets on the stock, resulting in a generally negative sentiment towards its value.
	2025-03-31	+0.69 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 0.69% due to a mix of institutional investors adjusting their holdings, positive earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, and ongoing dividend payouts, indicating strong financial health and investor confidence.
	2025-03-28	-0.45 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 0.45% as it is being analyzed against other top S&P 500 dividend growth stocks, reflecting broader market sentiment and perhaps investor concerns about its competitive positioning. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) stock declined by 0.45% due to high cocoa prices negatively impacting its earnings outlook for 2025, contributing to an over 11% drop in its stock value over the past year.
	2025-03-25	-1.65 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 1.65% due to rising cocoa prices leading to an 8% increase in chocolate prices, and market uncertainties affecting investor confidence despite the company's strong financial performance and growth.
	2025-03-18	-0.63 %
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) stock declined by 0.63% amid analyst downgrades and a consensus “Reduce” rating from 21 analysts, indicating concerns over the company's valuation and potential underperformance.
	2025-03-12	-4.79 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) saw its stock decline by 4.79% amidst strategic changes in leadership, including the appointment of Stacy Taffet as Chief Growth Officer, as the company grapples with challenges such as rising cocoa costs and is attempting to diversify its product offerings. The decline in stock value is attributed to ongoing struggles with stock prices and concerns about the effectiveness of new leadership strategies to revitalize the company's performance in an evolving snack market.
	2025-03-11	-3.66 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock declined by 3.66% amid concerns over rising cocoa costs and the company's effort to revive its declining stock price through new executive hires in growth and customer leadership roles. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock dropped by 3.66% following reports of institutional investors reducing their stakes and multiple analysts downgrading their price targets on the stock, reflecting diminished investor confidence.
	2025-03-07	+2.81 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 2.81% after reporting better-than-expected earnings of $2.69 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.40, which likely boosted investor confidence in the company's financial performance. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 2.81% possibly due to positive earnings results that exceeded expectations, a forthcoming dividend payment, and ongoing investor interest despite some fluctuations in institutional holdings.
	2025-02-25	+0.46 %
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) saw its stock rise 0.46% following a significant increase in institutional investment, particularly from Venturi Wealth Management, which boosted its holdings by 464.9% in the fourth quarter, indicating strong confidence in the company's financial performance and growth prospects.
	2025-02-18	+3.24 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 3.24% likely due to strong quarterly earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations and positive institutional investor activity, despite mixed ratings from some research analysts. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 3.24% following a positive quarterly earnings report that exceeded analysts' expectations, along with increased institutional investment in the company.
	2025-02-13	+1.73 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 1.73% following a earnings report that exceeded expectations, despite analysts adjusting their FY2025 earnings estimates downward. The increase in Hershey's stock price can be attributed to the company's strong quarterly earnings results, which showed a higher earnings per share than the consensus estimate, indicating robust financial performance. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 1.73% following DA Davidson's positive Q1 2025 earnings estimates, projecting earnings per share of $1.98, which exceeded consensus expectations, despite other analysts lowering their price targets.
	2025-02-12	-0.11 %
Hershey Company's (HSY) stock decreased by 0.11% following a reduction in its price target from Barclays, which dropped from $170.00 to $160.00, indicating a cooler outlook from analysts on the stock’s performance. Hershey Company's (HSY) stock fell by 0.11% after DA Davidson downgraded its target price from $164.00 to $149.00, indicating potential downside, and several other analysts issued similar reductions and negative ratings.
	2025-02-07	+1.7 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 1.7% following the announcement of its quarterly earnings results, where the company exceeded analysts' expectations by reporting earnings of $2.69 per share, significantly higher than the forecasted $2.40. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) stock rose 1.7% following a significant increase in institutional investment, highlighted by Spire Wealth Management's 53.4% boost in holdings, as well as better-than-expected quarterly earnings, which surpassed consensus estimates. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 1.7% following the announcement of better-than-expected quarterly earnings, which beat analysts' expectations and contributed to a positive market response. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 1.7% last night, likely due to positive market sentiment or investor confidence, despite facing ongoing challenges in the business.
	2025-02-05	+0.82 %
The Hershey Company (NYE: HSY) stock rose by 0.82% due to ongoing interest and adjustments from institutional investors, despite recent analyst downgrades and a generally cautious market sentiment around the stock. Hershey's (HSY) stock rose by 0.82% ahead of its upcoming earnings announcement due February 6, where analysts anticipate strong earnings and revenue performance, contributing to positive investor sentiment.
	2025-02-03	-0.98 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 0.98% due to several institutional investors reducing their holdings and analysts lowering their price targets for the company, indicating concerns over its valuation and performance.
	2025-01-31	-1.9 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 1.9% following multiple analysts downgrading their price targets and ratings for the stock, contributing to a more cautious sentiment among investors.
	2025-01-30	+1.95 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock increased by 1.95% due to recent changes in institutional holdings and potential factors influencing investor sentiment, despite mixed ratings and price target revisions from various analysts. The stock may have risen as investors reacted positively to the company's reported growth in institutional interest, possibly reflecting confidence in its future performance despite lowered target prices from analysts. The article discusses the Hershey Company's (HSY) stock, which rose by 1.95%, amid contentious Senate hearings involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that highlighted political donations from the health care and pharmaceutical industries, possibly sparking interest and confidence in food-related stocks like Hershey's. The stock's increase may be attributed to investor optimism stemming from the ongoing discussions about health policies and potential regulatory impacts on the food and beverage sector.
	2025-01-27	+2 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 2.0% despite a consensus recommendation of "Reduce" from research firms, following a series of downgrades in target prices by various brokerages, as it appears investor interest may be bolstered by recent institutional activity and the company's respectable dividend yield. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 2.0% despite a price target reduction by Stifel Nicolaus from $180.00 to $170.00, primarily due to investors responding positively to the stock's dividend yield of 3.64% and increased institutional investment in the company.
	2025-01-24	+0.55 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 0.55% due to various institutional investors adjusting their holdings, including a significant increase in ownership by Grove Bank & Trust and continued interest from other hedge funds, indicating positive investor sentiment despite some mixed analyst ratings.
	2025-01-23	-0.81 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock decreased by 0.81% due to several hedge funds adjusting their positions and multiple analysts lowering their price targets and ratings for the stock, indicating a bearish outlook. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock decreased by 0.81% following a downgrade of its price target from $150.00 to $134.00 by Jefferies Financial Group, which has set an "underperform" rating and indicates potential further downside in the stock's value.
	2025-01-17	-0.75 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock dipped by 0.75% following the announcement that Hershey's Canada is discontinuing its Cherry Blossom candy, which may have caused concerns among investors regarding consumer demand and product offerings.
	2025-01-10	-2.48 %
Hershey's stock (HSY) fell by 2.48% following a reduced price target from TD Cowen from $190 to $172, alongside multiple downgrade ratings from various analysts, causing concern among investors. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 2.48% due to significant selling by institutional investors, including a 59.6% reduction in shares by Nordea Investment Management AB, and analysts downgrading the stock's price targets.
	2025-01-06	-1.35 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock declined by 1.35% due to a combination of lowered target price ratings from several brokerages, a generally cautious outlook from analysts, and fluctuations in institutional investment activity. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock decreased by -1.35% due to the market's negative reaction following the company's rejection of a low offer from Mondelez, raising concerns about its valuation and future prospects.
	2024-12-31	+0.4 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 0.4% partly due to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent purchase of its shares, signaling potential investor confidence and interest in the company's stock.
	2024-12-24	+0.88 %
The Hershey Company's stock (HSY) rose by 0.88% despite a recent target price cut by Mizuho from $195 to $170, indicating that investors may be reacting positively to the company's dividend announcement and the performance of its shares within a generally stable trading range.
	2024-12-20	+0.78 %
The Hershey Company's stock (HSY) rose by 0.78% last night, partly due to significant portfolio increases from institutional investors like Wellington Management Group, which boosted its holdings by 49.1%, signaling confidence in the company's future performance despite analysts issuing mixed ratings and price targets.
	2024-12-09	+10.85 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose 10.85% following reports that Mondelez is considering a potential acquisition of Hershey, which could lead to the creation of a major global candy company. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock surged by 10.85% due to speculation about a potential takeover by Mondelez International Inc., which is reportedly in early discussions about acquiring the candy maker, suggesting the possibility of creating a food industry giant with significant sales value. The Hershey Company's (HSY) stock surged 10.85% following reports of preliminary acquisition discussions by Mondelez, which could potentially create one of the largest candy companies globally, making Hershey an attractive target due to its strong brand presence and operational capabilities amid a challenging market for confectionery products.
	2024-12-03	+0.93 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 0.93% despite analysts reducing their earnings estimates for FY2024, likely due to continued institutional investment and a favorable dividend declaration, which may have bolstered investor confidence.
	2024-11-20	+2.21 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 2.21% largely due to increased investments from institutional investors, as evidenced by significant stake increases by firms like Natixis Advisors LLC and GHP Investment Advisors Inc., along with recent positive adjustments in price targets from several analysts.
	2024-11-18	-0.54 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 0.54% as it has received an average rating of "Reduce" from brokers, with multiple analysts issuing sell and neutral ratings alongside lowered price targets, indicating a cautious outlook for the stock.
	2024-11-15	-4.48 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 4.48% following a series of analysts' downgrades and lowered price targets, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's performance.
	2024-11-14	-2.99 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 2.99% after institutional investors reduced their stakes and numerous analysts downgraded their ratings and price targets for the stock, indicating a shift in market sentiment.
	2024-11-08	+1.63 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock rose by 1.63% following a significant increase in institutional holdings, notably from QRG Capital Management and others, who purchased additional shares in the third quarter, indicating strong investor confidence in the company despite some analysts lowering price targets.
	2024-11-07	-2.25 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock declined by 2.25% amid a broader market rally led by technology stocks following a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and the electoral victory of Donald Trump, potentially due to investor sentiment shifting towards growth-oriented sectors that benefited more from the Fed's policies. The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 2.25% following the broader market rally sparked by a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and optimism stemming from Donald Trump's election victory, which may have led investors to favor more high-growth and tech-oriented stocks at the expense of consumer staples like Hershey.
	2024-11-06	-1.83 %
The Hershey Company (HSY) stock fell by 1.83% amid recent rating downgrades from several research firms, indicating decreased investor confidence and lowered price targets for the stock.