The Hershey Company
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At a glance
The Hershey Company (HSY) operates in the Confectioners industry and is based in the United States. It pays a quarterly dividend of $5.80 a year, a yield of 3.42% at the current price of $169.64. Over the last five years the dividend has grown by an average of 11.7% a year. It paid out 77% of its earnings as dividends. 23 analysts cover it; their average 12-month price target of $198.00 is 16.7% above the current price.
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About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels.
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