HSY Hershey PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 21, 2025, the HSY stock has a PE ratio of 15.41. This is based on the current EPS of $11.22 and the stock price of $172.86 per share. A decrease of 18% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 18.8 of the last 4 quarters.
HSY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Hershey over the last ten years is 26.12. The current 15.41 PE ratio is 41% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, HSY's PE ratio was at its highest in the Oct 2015 quarter at 40.3, with a price of $94.31 and an EPS of $2.34. The Dec 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.09, with a price of $169.35 and an EPS of $11.22.
Hershey PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 40.03% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -37.86% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.09 | -24.66% | $169.35 | $11.22 |
| 2023 | 20.03 | -28.9% | $186.44 | $9.31 |
| 2022 | 28.17 | 6.87% | $231.57 | $8.22 |
| 2021 | 26.36 | 9.02% | $193.47 | $7.34 |
| 2020 | 24.18 | -7.21% | $152.33 | $6.3 |
| 2019 | 26.06 | 40.03% | $146.98 | $5.64 |
| 2018 | 18.61 | -37.86% | $107.18 | $5.76 |
| 2017 | 29.95 | -0.1% | $113.51 | $3.79 |
| 2016 | 29.98 | -19.41% | $103.43 | $3.45 |
| 2015 | 37.2 | 39.95% | $89.27 | $2.4 |
| 2014 | 26.58 | 2.78% | $103.93 | $3.91 |
| 2013 | 25.86 | 7.79% | $97.23 | $3.76 |
| 2012 | 23.99 | 10.65% | $72.22 | $3.01 |
| 2011 | 21.68 | 5.29% | $61.78 | $2.85 |
| 2010 | 20.59 | 13.32% | $47.15 | $2.29 |
Hershey PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 15.09 | -30.3% | $169.35 | $11.22 |
| Sep 2024 | 21.65 | 9.18% | $193.36 | $8.93 |
| Jun 2024 | 19.83 | 5.82% | $183.83 | $9.27 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.74 | -6.44% | $194.5 | $10.38 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.03 | -4.3% | $186.44 | $9.31 |
| Oct 2023 | 20.93 | -24.9% | $200.08 | $9.56 |
| Jul 2023 | 27.87 | -6.88% | $249.7 | $8.96 |
| Apr 2023 | 29.93 | 6.25% | $254.41 | $8.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 28.17 | 0.93% | $231.57 | $8.22 |
| Oct 2022 | 27.91 | 2.53% | $220.47 | $7.9 |
| Jul 2022 | 27.22 | 0.15% | $221 | $8.12 |
| Apr 2022 | 27.18 | 3.11% | $218.77 | $8.05 |
| Dec 2021 | 26.36 | 9.74% | $193.47 | $7.34 |
| Oct 2021 | 24.02 | -2% | $170.78 | $7.11 |
| Jul 2021 | 24.51 | 6.98% | $174 | $7.1 |
HSY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HSY is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
HSY PE vs peers
HSY's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks MDLZ and JBSS, but it is greater than GIS's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 13.17 | $33.63B |
| HSY Hershey Co | 15.41 | $34.99B |
| JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc | 17.47 | $851.67M |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 18.8 | $83.65B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $377.23M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hershey's PE ratio?
HSY's price to earnings ratio is 15.41 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hershey (HSY)?
As an average over the last 3 years, HSY stock has a PE ratio of 23.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hershey (HSY)?
As an average over the last 5 years, HSY stock has a PE ratio of 23.9.
What is the highest PE ratio for HSY?
In the last ten years, the Oct 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 40.3.
How does the current PE ratio for HSY compare to its historical average?
HSY's current price to earnings ratio is 41% below its 10-year historical average.
How is HSY's PE ratio calculated (Hershey PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Hershey's stock price is $172.86. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.22. Therefore, Hershey's P/E ratio for today is 15.41. PE RATIO(15.41) = STOCK PRICE($172.86) / TTM EPS($11.22)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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