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HSY Hershey PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at May 9, 2025, the HSY stock has a PE ratio of 20.47. This is based on the current EPS of $8.35 and the stock price of $170.9 per share. An increase of 6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 19.2 of the last 4 quarters.

HSY PE ratio history

How has HSY's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Hershey over the last ten years is 25.98. The current 20.47 PE ratio is 21% 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.

Today
20.14
Average
25.98
Median
24.52
Minimum
15.09
Maximum
40.3

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
Mar 2025 20.34 34.79% $169.86 $8.35
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

HSY average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of HSY for the past years

The current PE ratio of HSY is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
23.14
5-year avg
23.72
10-year avg
25.98
15-year avg
25.29

HSY PE vs peers

What is HSY's PE ratio compared to its peers

HSY's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock MDLZ, but it is greater than GIS's and JBSS's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GIS General Mills Inc 11.84 $29.75B
JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc 12.91 $722.81M
HSY Hershey Co 20.14 $34.08B
MDLZ Mondelez International Inc 24.23 $85.04B
HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc N/A $151.63M

Frequently asked questions

What is Hershey's PE ratio?

HSY's price to earnings ratio is 20.47 as of May 9, 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 23.14.

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 23.72.

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 21% 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 (May 9, 2025), Hershey's stock price is $170.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $8.35. Therefore, Hershey's P/E ratio for today is 20.47. PE RATIO(20.47) = STOCK PRICE($170.9) / TTM EPS($8.35)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.