HSY Stock Up 13% after 7-Day Win Streak
Hershey (HSY) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 13% return. The company has gained about $4.8 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $37 Bil. The stock remains 10.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.2% for the S&P 500.
Comparing HSY Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HSY stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | HSY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 12.9% | 1.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 11.3% | 18.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | -6.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -18.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 21.9% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 102 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 14 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 72 | 7 |
| 4D | 13 | 4 |
| 5D | 5 | 3 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 102 | 14 |
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Key Financials for Hershey (HSY)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.2 Bil | $11.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.6 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.9 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $935.6 Mil | $384.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $796.6 Mil | $224.2 Mil |
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