Hershey rockets 9.03% to 224 and tests 52-week high at 225.55
$Hershey(HSY)$
Hershey (HSY) Rockets +9.03%: Strong Breakout Hits 52-Week High at $225.55
Latest Close Data:
HSY closed at $224.38 on 2026-02-05, surging +9.03% (+$18.59). The price tapped its 52-week high of $225.55 intraday, trading just 0.52% below this peak.
Core Market Drivers:
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A significant daily capital inflow of $240M ($337M in vs. $313M out) fueled the rally, with strong retail (small order) participation.
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The 5-day capital flow data shows net positive momentum culminating in a large $542.73M inflow on 02-04, indicating institutional accumulation.
Technical Analysis:
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The move was backed by heavy volume (2.74x avg. volume ratio).
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The MACD (5.54, 3.28, 4.50) shows a powerful bullish crossover and expanding histogram.
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RSI(12) at 83.2 signals extremely strong momentum, entering overbought territory, which suggests a potential for near-term consolidation.
Key Price Levels:
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Primary Support: $215.90 (Today's Low)
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Strong Resistance: $225.55 (52-Week/All-Time High)
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Immediate Pivot: $224.38 (Today's Close)
Valuation Perspective:
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 28.79, above its historical average of 24.25 and the +1 Std. Dev. of 28.65, indicating a premium valuation.
Analyst Targets:
Consensus among 23 analysts is a "Hold" with an average price target of $199.19, significantly below the current price, implying analysts see the stock as overextended.
Weekly Outlook:
Expect consolidation or a pullback after the sharp overbought rally. The immediate range is between $215.90 and $225.55.
A confirmed break above $225.55 could target the $249.0 analyst high. A break below $215.90 may see a test of the previous resistance-turned-support near $205.83.
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