The Hershey (HSY) 10% Owner School Sells $1.6M of Stock
Hershey Trust Co Trustee sold 10,000 shares of The Hershey Company on October 12, 2026, for about $1.63 million.
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Hershey Trust Co Trustee in Trust for Milton Hershey School, 10% Owner at The Hershey Company ($HSY), sold 10,000 shares at an average price of $163.13, worth about $1.63 million, on October 12, 2026. The trade was reported to the SEC in a Form 4 filing and was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Since the trade, $HSY is up 4.3% to date (from the $163.84 close on Oct 12, 2026).
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The Hershey Company
Key Points
- On October 12, 2026, Hershey Trust Co Trustee sold 10,000 shares of The Hershey Company for $163.13 each, totaling approximately $1.63 million.
- As of October 16, 2026, Hershey's stock traded around $169.80, which is about 2.1% below its 50-day moving average and 10.6% below its 200-day average.
- Hershey Company has a market cap of about $34.3 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 17.4, with analysts maintaining a buy recommendation and a mean price target of $198.
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Hershey Trust Co Trustee sold 10,000 shares of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) on October 12, 2026, for about $1.63 million. The shares were sold at a price of $163.13 each, and the transaction was planned in advance.
Other Institutional Activity in The Hershey Company
Hershey Trust Company decreased its holdings by 610,837 shares, ending with 55,948,131 shares valued at about $9.56 billion. Blackrock Inc. grew its stake by 351,446 shares, bringing its total to 13,131,312 shares worth approximately $2.24 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 56,798 shares, for a total of 9,683,520 shares valued at about $1.65 billion, while Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC increased its holdings by 66,999 shares, totaling 7,271,155 shares worth around $1.24 billion. State Street Corporation reduced its position by 92,967 shares, ending with 7,227,295 shares valued at approximately $1.23 billion.
The Hershey Company Stock Up 0.7%
As of October 16, 2026, Hershey shares are trading around $169.80. This price is about 29.1% below the 52-week high of $239.48 and 2.1% below the 50-day moving average of $173.36. The stock is currently above its 52-week low of $156.16.
Recent Earnings
The Hershey Company reported trailing twelve-month revenue of about $12.16 billion and an EPS of $7.32. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Hershey Company
Earlier, on June 15, 2026, the Hershey Trust Co Trustee sold 10,000 shares at an average price of $180.60, totaling about $1.81 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Hershey with a price target of $170.00, down from $190.00. Other firms, including UBS and JP Morgan, also maintained Neutral ratings with price targets of $198.00 and $193.00, respectively, as of July 31, 2026. The consensus recommendation from analysts is to buy, with a mean price target of $198.00.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is a leading manufacturer of confectionery products, including chocolates and snacks. The company operates through segments focused on North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and international markets. This recent insider sale comes as Hershey's stock continues to navigate a challenging market environment.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Hershey's upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, as well as any further insider transactions. The stock is currently trading below its moving averages, which could indicate potential volatility ahead.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Hershey Trust Co Trustee in Trust for Milton Hershey School's Form 4 filing on $HSY (Oct 12, 2026). Find the original filing: HSY Form 4 filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts