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Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. 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 US, 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.

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새로이 등장한 블록 인테백(NASDAQ:IVAC)은 태양전지나 하드디스크 드라이브와 같은 애플리케이션용 기술을 제조하는 회사로, 최근 변화를 겪었다. 과거의 구조조정 문제를 뒤로하고, 이 회사의 예상 EBITDA는 훨씬 건강해 보인다. 이제 투자은행 훌리한 로키(Houlihan Lokey)가 어떤 전략적 대안이 있는지 탐색 중인데, 이는 기본적으로 거래를 원하는 누구와도 대화를 나누고 있다는 뜻이다.

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Hershey shares are trading higher amid a pullback in cocoa prices.

Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) stock is down more than 6% over the past month. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45129351">need to know</a>.
What To Know: The stock pulled back at the start of the month after the company posted its first-quarter results.
Hershey reported sales of $2.81 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $2.79 billion but marking a 13.7% year-over-year decline. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.09, above the $1.95 estimate, though down 31% from a year ago.
The company also provided guidance, reaffirming its fiscal-year adjusted earnings outlook of $6 to $6.18 per share, compared to the $6.13 consensus estimate. It expects revenue to exceed $11.43 billion, versus the $11.41 billion consensus.
Hershey said in the report it expects about $15 million to $20 million in tariff-related expenses during the second-quarter.
Multiple analysts reacted to the report, adjusting their price targets. Analysts at UBS and RBC lowered theirs, while those at Barclays and DA Davidson raised theirs.
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HSY Price Action: At the time of writing, Hershey stock is down 1.37% at $156.06, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Hershey Stock Has Fallen Over The Past Month: What's Going On?

Mizuho analyst John Baumgartner maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $167 to $155.

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Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $155

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025 and is back with more than a dozen more trades less than two weeks after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45272436/marjorie-taylor-greene-goes-stock-shopping-again-here-are-50-stocks-the-congresswoman-bought">her last disclosure.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in May.
What Happened: Greene ranks 24th among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">best-performing members</a> of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, outperforming the S&amp;P 500 gain of 24.9%.
Greene recently disclosed over 50 new stock trades in early May, which came on top of some potentially perfectly timed trades that happened before President Donald Trump&#8217;s pause of tariffs, which sent the market soaring.
Here are Greene&#8217;s most recent trades made on May 14, per the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
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Greene also disclosed buying an additional $1,000 to $15,000 in UnitedHealth stock on May 16. The Congresswoman also disclosed buying $100,000 to $250,000 in US Treasury Bills on May 16.
Greene has bought $2.82 million in stocks in 2025 according to <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Marjorie%20Taylor%20Greene-G000596">data </a>from Quiver Quantitative with only $75,000 in stock sales. The Congresswoman bought $3.89 million in stocks in 2024 with $65,000 in sales.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45449720/speaker-johnson-backs-congressional-stock-trading-ban-ruined-by-a-few-bad-actors">Speaker Johnson Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: Ruined By &#8216;A Few Bad Actors&#8217;</a>
Why It&#8217;s Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman&#8217;s past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene's past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Bitcoin ETF&nbsp;</a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President&nbsp;Donald Trump.
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;brushed aside the criticism.</a>
"I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades," Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared&nbsp;</a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
"I don't place my buys and sells,&#8221; Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. "He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that's what anybody that has financial sense does.&#8221;
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn't a secret.
Sen.&nbsp;Josh Hawley&nbsp;(R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.). &nbsp;
"Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents," Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. "Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public."
Hawley said the bill will help "restore Americans' trust in our nation's legislative body."
Hawley's bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
"Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it," Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it's important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Hershey's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.34% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.22 million shares sold short, which is 6.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Hershey Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747670433_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Hershey has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Hershey's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Hershey's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.16%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.17%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $175 to $205 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jared Dinges maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $145 to $160 on Feb. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 23, Philip Morris reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest PM <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0519">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.31%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $60 to $57 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $63 to $58 on May 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 8, Molson Coors Beverage reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest TAP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0519">news </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.46%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $183 to $177 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $125 to $132 on March 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, Hershey posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest HSY <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0519">news </a></li>
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
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In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
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Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
Did You Know?
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<li>Congress Is Making Huge Investments. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold With Our Easy-to-Use Tool</a></li>
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Stock Shopping Again: Here Are 50+ Stocks The Congresswoman Bought

<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711125000047/exhibit991-2025asmpresenta.htm" title="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711125000047/exhibit991-2025asmpresenta.htm">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711125000047/exhibit991-2025asmpresenta.htm</a>

Guidance

Hershey Sees Outlook Long Term Net Sales Growth 2%-4%; Adj EPS Growth 6%-8%

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $160 to $165.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Hershey, Raises Price Target to $165

DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $162 to $163.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Hershey, Raises Price Target to $163

UBS analyst Peter Grom maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $175 to $170.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $170

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $178 to $175.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $175

Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket"> trading lower in premarket</a> on Thursday after its first-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45129351/hershey-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13.7% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue</a> to $2.81 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.79 billion.
Hershey's North America Confectionery segment net sales declined 15% year-over-year to $ 2.3 billion. Sales for Hershey's International segment decreased 15.9% to $227.5 million.
Gross margin contracted 1780 basis points Y/Y to 33.7%, and gross profit plunged 43.6% Y/Y to $944.3 million.
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The operating margin compressed by 1930 basis points to 13.2%, and the operating income for the quarter slumped 65.1% to $369.2 million.
Adjusted EPS of $2.09 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">beat the consensus</a> estimate of $1.95. Hershey held $1.51 billion in cash and equivalents as of the end of March.
&#8220;Despite heightened cost pressure, our strong balance sheet gives us flexibility to invest in the business and participate in recent strategic acquisitions that further expand our better-for-you portfolio and drive long-term value creation," said CEO and president Michele Buck.
Outlook: Hershey reaffirmed FY25 net sales growth of at least 2% (more than $11.43 billion with an estimate of $11.41 billion) and adjusted EPS of $6.00 &#8211; $6.18 against the consensus of $6.13.
Tariff expense, as understood today, is expected to be approximately&nbsp;$15 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$20 million&nbsp;in the second quarter.
Price Action: HSY shares traded lower by 2.51% at $163.00 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Earnings

Why Is Chocolate Maker Hershey's Stock Sliding Today?

Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) raises FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $5.54-$5.86 to $5.55-$5.87 vs $5.80 analyst estimate..

Hershey Raises FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $5.54-$5.86 to $5.55-$5.87 vs $5.80 Est

Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) affirms FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $6.00-$6.18 to $6.00-$6.18 vs $6.13 analyst estimate. FY2025 Revenue expected to be more than $11.43B vs $11.41B Est

Hershey Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $6.00-$6.18 vs $6.13 Est; FY2025  Revenue expected to be more than $11.43B vs $11.41B Est

Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.95 by 7.18 percent. This is a 31.92 percent decrease over earnings of $3.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.81 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.79 billion by 0.38 percent. This is a 13.77 percent decrease over sales of $3.25 billion the same period last year.

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Hershey Q1 Adj. EPS $2.09 Beats $1.95 Estimate, Sales $2.81B Beat $2.79B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-05-01. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Hershey to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.95.
The announcement from Hershey is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.31, leading to a 1.7% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Hershey's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.38</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>2.79</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.69</td>
<td>2.34</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>3.07</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Hershey were trading at $165.07 as of April 29. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 14.74%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Hershey</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Hershey.
Analysts have given Hershey a total of 11 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $159.36, indicating a potential 3.46% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Kraft Heinz, General Mills and Tyson Foods, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Kraft Heinz, with an average 1-year price target of $29.75, suggesting a potential 81.98% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for General Mills, with an average 1-year price target of $62.25, suggesting a potential 62.29% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Tyson Foods, with an average 1-year price target of $60.33, suggesting a potential 63.45% downside.</li>
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<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Kraft Heinz, General Mills and Tyson Foods, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Hershey</td>
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<td>Tyson Foods</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.28%</td>
<td>$1.09B</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Hershey ranks at the top for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Hershey</h3>
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. 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 US, 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.
<h3>Financial Insights: Hershey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Hershey showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.67% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Hershey's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 27.59%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Hershey's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.86% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.23%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.16, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HSY/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Hershey visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What to Expect from Hershey's Earnings

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Hormel Foods, Hershey, and Horace Mann Educators have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of over 3%.
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers in the U.S. and internationally.
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Hormel Foods has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 59 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 25, its board raised the quarterly payout by 3% to $0.29 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.16 per share. More recently, in its March 24 dividend announcement, the company kept the payout unchanged at that level. Currently, the dividend yield is 3.82%.
Hormel Foods' annual revenue as of Jan. 31 stood at $11.91 billion. In its latest earnings release on Feb. 27, the company posted Q1 2025&nbsp; revenues of $2.99 billion, above the consensus estimate of $2.93 billion, while EPS of $0.35 missed the consensus of $0.38.
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Hershey
Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items in the U.S. and internationally.
Hershey has raised its dividends every year for the last 15 years. In its latest dividend hike announcement on Feb. 8, 2024, the company increased the quarterly payout from $1.19 to $1.37 per share, equal to an annual figure of $5.48 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 6, it maintained the payout at the same level. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 3.29%.
Hershey's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $11.20 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 6, the company posted revenues of $2.89 billion and EPS of $2.69. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
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Horace Mann Educators
Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMN#NYSE">HMN</a>) operates as an insurance holding company in the U.S.&nbsp;
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 15 years. As per its most recent dividend hike announcement on March 3, it raised the quarterly payout by 3% to $0.35 per share, equaling an annual figure of $1.40 per share. Currently, the dividend is 3.60%.
Horace Mann Educators' annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.55 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 5, the company posted revenues of $409 million, below the consensus estimate of $418.33 million, while EPS of $1.62 beat the consensus of $1.03.
Hormel Foods, Hershey, and Horace Mann Educators are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of over 3% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Press Releases

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Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder's Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release

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Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

Nestle To Raise Chocolate Prices In U.S. As Cocoa Remains Elevated

HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bar Brings the Ooey, Gooey Drip to Summer

Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile, and Heléne Yorke Join Cast of HERSHEY as Principal Photography Continues Across Pennsylvania

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New HERSHEY'S KISSES & Pokémon Foils Are Here

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Hershey Foods

오랜 기간 배당금을 지급해 왔고 꾸준히 배당금을 인상해온 기업은 소득에 초점을 맞춘 투자자들에게 매력적인 투자처로 남아 있다. 아비스타, 허쉬 그리고 버투스 인베스트먼트는 수년 동안 주주들에게 보답해 왔고 최근 배당금 인상을 발표했다. 이들 회사는 현재 최대 5%의 배당 수익률을 제공한다.
<h3>아비스타 코퍼레이션</h3>
아비스타 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)은 미국에서 운영되는 전기 및 천연가스 서비스 회사이다.
아비스타는 지난 23년 동안 매년 배당금을 인상했다. 2월 12일에 발표한 최근 배당금 인상 발표에서, 이 회사는 분기 배당금을 주당 0.475달러에서 0.49달러로 인상했으며, 이는 주당 연간 1.96달러에 해당한다. 현재 주식의 배당 수익률은 5.05%다.
12월 31일 기준 이 회사의 연간 매출액은 19억 4천만 달러였다. 2월 26일에 발표한 2024년 4분기 실적 발표에 따르면, 매출액은 5억 1,700만 달러로, 컨센서스 추정치인 4억 8,748만 달러를 상회했으며, 주당순이익은 0.84달러로 컨센서스 추정치인 0.87달러를 하회했다.
<h3>허쉬</h3>
허쉬 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)는 미국과 전 세계에서 제과 제품과 식료품류를 제조 및 판매한다.
허쉬는 지난 15년 동안 연속적으로 배당금을 올렸다. 2024년 2월 8일에 발표된 최근 배당금 인상 발표에 따르면, 이 회사의 이사회는 분기 배당금을 주당 1.19달러에서 1.37달러로 인상했으며, 이는 주당 연간 5.48달러에 해당한다. 최근 2월 6일 배당금 발표에서 회사는 배당금을 같은 수준으로 유지했다. 현재 배당 수익률은 3.21%이다.
허쉬의 12월 31일 기준 연간 매출액은 112억 달러에 달했다. 2월 6일에 발표된 최근의 실적 보고서에 따르면, 이 회사는 2024년 4분기 매출액 28억 9천만 달러와 주당순이익 2.69달러를 기록했으며 두 수치 모두 예상치를 상회했다.
<h3>버투스 인베스트먼트 파트너스</h3>
버투스 인베스트먼트 파트너스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>)는 상장된 투자 관리 회사이며, 주로 개인 및 기관 고객에게 서비스를 제공한다.
버투스는 지난 7년 동안 매년 배당금을 늘려 왔다. 8월 15일에 발표된 최근 배당금 인상 발표에서 이사회는 분기별 배당금을 주당 2.25달러로 18% 인상하여 연간 9달러에 해당하는 금액을 지급하기로 결정했다. 현재 주식의 배당 수익률은 5.22%이다.
버투스의 12월 31일 기준 연간 매출액은 9억 282만 달러다. 1월 31일에 발표한 최근 실적 발표에 따르면, 2024년 4분기 매출은 2억 3,349만 달러, 주당순이익은 7.50달러를 기록했다. 두 수치 모두 예상치를 상회했다.
아비스타, 허쉬, 버투스 인베스트먼트는 안정적인 패시브 인컴을 추구하는 투자자들에게 좋은 선택이다. 최대 5%의 배당 수익률과 꾸준한 배당금 인상의 오랜 역사를 바탕으로 소득에 초점을 맞춘 투자자들에게 매력적인 투자처가 될 것이다.
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수요일(5일) 미국 농무부(USDA)는 네바다주 6개 낙농 목장의 젖소가 조류독감 변종에 양성 반응을 보인 것으로 나타났다고 밝혔다. 이 변종은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43511263/high-egg-prices-drive-waffle-house-to-add-50-cent-surcharge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">지난 1월 사망한 남성과 관련이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다.</a>
세부 정보: 네바다주에서 감염된 젖소들은 H5N1 조류독감의 D1.1 변종이 소에서 발견된 최초의 사례로, 이는 다른 소 무리에서가 아니라 조류로부터 바이러스에 감염되었음을 의미한다.
CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/health/bird-flu-cattle-nevada/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>에 따르면, 야생 조류에 의해 가축에 조류독감 유형이 유입된 것은 이번이 두 번째라고 한다. 야생 조류가 가축에 질병을 퍼뜨리고 있다면, 이 질병은 풍토병이 될 수도 있고, 지속적으로 순환할 수도 있다.
펜실베이니아 대학의 병리생물학자인 루이스 몽클라 박사(Dr. Louise Moncla)는 CNN과의 인터뷰에서 "내 생각에는 이 바이러스는 이제 풍토성 바이러스로 분류되어야 한다&#8221;고 말했다.
D1.1 변종은 지난 1월 루이지애나에서 사망한 남성과 지난해 가을 중태에 빠진 채로 입원한 브리티시 컬럼비아의 10대 청소년이 감염된 바이러스와 관련된 변종이다.
마이클 워로비(Michael Worobey)는 애리조나 대학의 진화 생물학자로, 소에서 H5N1 바이러스를 연구한 바 있다. 그는 포춘과의 인터뷰에서 이 바이러스가 "코로나19를 아무것도 아닌 일로 만들 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있다"고 <a href="https://fortune.com/well/2025/02/06/new-bird-flu-spread-cows-nebraska-expert-warns-could-worse-covid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">말했으며</a>, 연방 당국은 확산을 막기 위해 신속하게 정보를 공유해야 한다고 주장했다.
하지만 트럼프 2기 행정부가 1월 말 질병통제예방센터(CDC)의 모든 통신을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43194764/trump-administration-halts-all-communications-from-the-centers-for-disease-control-as-bird-flu-spreads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중단하도록 명령</a>한 것을 고려하면, 상황은 어려울 수 있다. 통신 중단에는 CDC의 주간 사망률 및 사망률 보고서, 건강 정보 및 권고 사항에 관한 과학 간행물도 포함된다.
주목해야 할 주식: <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">미국 농무부</a>에 따르면, H5N1 조류독감은 16개 주에 있는 957개 목장에서 발견되었다. 가축의 조류독감에 대한 불확실성 때문에 낙농업에 노출된 기업들은 주의해야 한다.
코카콜라 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>)는 페어라이프(Fairlife) 우유와 코어 파워(Core Power) 단백질 셰이크를 포함한 15개 브랜드의 80개 이상 유제품을 보유하고 있으며, 유제품 가격 인상이나 부족에 민감할 것으로 보인다.
허쉬 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)와 몬델레즈 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) 같은 초콜릿 제조업체들도 우유를 주요 재료로 사용하기 때문에 낙농업에 크게 노출되어 있다.
제너럴 밀스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) 역시 하겐다즈(Häagen-Dazs) 아이스크림, 요플레(Yoplait), 위(Oui) 프랑스 스타일 요거트를 제조하는 업체로, 조류독감 사태가 전개되는 동안에 계속 주시해야 할 업체다.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">새로이 등장한 블록</h2>
인테백(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVAC#NASDAQ">IVAC</a>)은 태양전지나 하드디스크 드라이브와 같은 애플리케이션용 기술을 제조하는 회사로, 최근 변화를 겪었다. 과거의 구조조정 문제를 뒤로하고, 이 회사의 예상 EBITDA는 훨씬 건강해 보인다. 이제 투자은행 훌리한 로키(Houlihan Lokey)가 어떤 전략적 대안이 있는지 탐색 중인데, 이는 기본적으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">거래를 원하는</a> 누구와도 대화를 나누고 있다는 뜻이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h2>
허쉬 트러스트(Hershey Trust Co.)는 허쉬(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)의 의결권 80%를 보유하고 있으며, 최근 몬델리즈 인터내셔널 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>)의 예비 입찰을 &#8220;너무 낮다&#8221;고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42398159/whats-going-on-with-hershey-stock-monday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">거부</a>한 후 다시 시도해 보라고 요청했다. 한편, 몬델리즈는 급등하는 코코아와 커피 가격에 시달리고 있으며, 이 스트레스를 인수 합병 계획의 연료로 활용할 수 있다. 코코아 가격은 지난 1년 동안 3배 이상 상승했으며, 10월과 11월 사이에만 20% 급등했다. 이는 코코아 생산 지역의 악천후, 전 세계 재고 감소 그리고 일반적인 공급망 문제 때문이다. BofA 증권의 애널리스트 피터 T. 갈보(Peter T. Galbo)도 허쉬가 현재 코코아 혼란 속에서 &#8220;상당히 매력적인 인수 대상&#8221;처럼 보인다고 언급했다.
닛폰 생명 보험(Nippon Life Insurance)는 레졸루션 라이프 그룹 홀딩스(Resolution Life Group Holdings)의 모든 주식을 인수하고 싶어한다. 82억 달러의 현금 거래는 이 일본 보험사로서는 역대 최대 해외 인수이다. 또한, 이는 올해 닛폰 생명이 발표한 두 번째 주요 거래이다. 닛폰 생명과 같은 일본 보험사들이 해외 기회를 찾고 있는 것은 분명하다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/othermarkets/%EB%8B%AC%EC%97%90-%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%84%EC%9D%84-%EC%B0%A9%EB%A5%99%EC%8B%9C%ED%82%A4%EB%A0%A4%EB%8A%94-nasa-%EC%9E%84%EB%AC%B4-%EC%A7%80%EC%97%B0-%EC%95%84%EB%A5%B4%ED%85%8C%EB%AF%B8%EC%8A%A4-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASA의 인간 달 착륙 미션 연기 &#8211; 아르테미스 3는 이제 2027년 중반으로 예정됨</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서 제외</h2>
다우(Dow)는 자사의 미국 걸프 코스트 인프라 자산 40% 지분을 맥쿼리 에셋 매니지먼트(Macquarie Asset Management)가 관리하는 펀드에 24억 달러에 매각하기로 합의했다. 새로이 형성된 파트너십인 다이아몬드 인프라 솔루션즈(Diamond Infrastructure Solutions)는 다우 및 텍사스와 루이지애나의 다른 산업 고객들을 위한 최고급 인프라 서비스 제공업체로 기능할 것이다.
아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트 소유의 포장 제품 제조업체 노보렉스(Novolex)는 팩티브 에버그린(Pactiv Evergreen)을 인수하기로 확정했다. 가격은 약 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42395976/pactiv-evergreen-realreal-kodiak-sciences-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-monday">32억 달러</a>이다. 월스트리트 저널에 따르면 <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apollo-backed-novolex-to-buy-pactiv-evergreen-for-3-22-billion-0e4815cf">가격은 주당 현금 18달러로, 12월 6일 주가 14.66달러보다 23% 프리미엄이</a> 붙은 것이다. 이는 인수 소문이 돌기 전인 12월 2일 팩티브 주가보다 약 32% 높은 가격이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h2>
디 어니언(The Onion)의 소유자들은 알렉스 존스(Alex Jones)의 인포워스(Infowars) 회사를 인수하려는 자신들의 입찰이 패소한 것에 대해 파산 판사에게 불만을 표시했다. 연방 파산 판사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">지난달 경매</a>와 디 어니언의 제안을 &#8220;결함이 있다&#8221;고 선언하며 투명성 부족 및 불공정한 경쟁 환경 그리고 존스의 채권자들에 대한 가치 극대화 실패 등의 문제를 지적했다. 이 결정은 일론 머스크가 상황을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42229130/elon-musks-x-objects-to-sale-of-conspiracy-theorist-alex-joness-infowars-accounts-to-the-onion-claims-ownership-over-joness-social-media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">뒤흔든 후</a> 나온 것이다. 존스는 인포워스가 폐쇄되더라도 자신의 백업 스튜디오로 운영을 옮겨 위성, 방송국, 그리고 물론 머스크의 X 플랫폼을 통해 계속 방송할 것이라고 맹세했다. 모든 드라마에도 불구하고 이 판결은 샌디 훅(Sandy Hook) 비극의 희생자 가족들로부터의 법적 주장과 싸우고 있는 존스에게는 드문 승리였다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 메모</h2>
피치 레이팅스(Fitch Ratings)는 인수 여력이 충분하고 인수 여지가 있는 여러 섹터를 <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/us-corporate-m-a-could-accelerate-in-2025-credit-implications-mixed-02-12-2024">지정</a>했다. 이들에는 건설, 항공우주, 게임 및 레저, 헬스케어, 은행 및 기술이 포함된다. 벤징가는 성장 잠재력과 브랜드 인지도를 기준으로 2025년 인수 대상이 될 가능성이 높은 회사들을 좁혔다. 이들은 주로 50억~120억 달러의 시장 가치를 가진 중형 기업들이다.
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<li>더치 브로스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>): 이 인수 대상 기업은 수익이 증가하고, 부채가 적으며, 강력한 브랜드 인지도를 가지고 있으며, 커피 열풍이 있는 북동부 미국의 미개척 시장이 있을 수 있다.</li>
<li>월그린스 부츠 얼라이언스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>): 12월 10일, 시카모어 파트너스(Sycamore Partners)가 월그린스 인수를 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9B%94%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%B0%EC%8A%A4-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D%EC%9D%B4-%EC%82%AC%EB%AA%A8%ED%88%AC%EC%9E%90%EC%97%90-%EB%A7%A4%EA%B0%81-%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%EC%84%B1-%EB%B3%B4%EB%8F%84%EB%A1%9C-17-%EC%9D%B4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">탐색 중</a>이라는 소식이 전해졌다. 이들은 회사를 비공개로 전환하고 부서를 분할할 계획이다.</li>
<li>로쿠 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>): ROKU의 시가 총액은 120억 달러에 불과하여, 디즈니, 넷플릭스 또는 애플과 같은 회사들이 하드웨어 공급업체를 추가하는 데 이득을 볼 수 있는 충분한 현금이다.</li>
<li>줌 비디오 커뮤니케이션 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>): 260억 달러의 시가 총액을 가진 줌은 구글, 마이크로소프트 또는 애플과 같은 깊은 주머니를 가진 구매자가 필요하지만, 회사는 긍정적인 잉여 현금 흐름과 견고한 대차대조표를 가지고 있다.</li>
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