The Hershey Co (FRA:HSY) 6-Month Price Index : 1.08 (As of May. 21, 2024)

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What is The Hershey Co 6-Month Price Index?

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2024-05-21), The Hershey Co's 6-Month Price Index is 1.08.

Competitive Comparison of The Hershey Co's 6-Month Price Index

For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index data, can be viewed below:

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The Hershey Co (FRA:HSY) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index

Current Share Price

Share Price 6-Months Ago

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Hershey Co (FRA:HSY) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

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The Hershey Co (FRA:HSY) Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

HSY:USA HSY:Mexico HSY:Germany HSHY34:Brazil HSY:Austria

Address

19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033

Website

https://www.thehersheycompany.com

Hershey is a leading confectionery manufacturer in the U.S. (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 45% of the domestic chocolate space (per IRI, as cited by Hershey). Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the U.S., including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.