The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is trading at $161.41, about ₹15,505 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.82% today. Indian residents can buy The Hershey from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$160.61
Today's high
$163.68
52 week low
$160.61
52 week high
$239.48
HSY opened at $162.68, closed previously at $164.41, and has traded between $160.61 and $239.48 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.74M
Market cap
$32.74B
P/E Ratio
21.87
Price-to-sales ratio
2.69
Enterprise value
$41.47B
Free cash flow yield
4.73%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.23
Return on equity
19.05%
ROIC
9.00%
Beta
0.10
Dividend yield
3.55%
Last dividend
$5.73
Financial overview
Revenue
$11.69B
Earnings per share
$4.34
Free cash flow
$1.75B
Net profit margin
12.24%
Gross margin
38.11%
EBITDA
$1.95B
Revenue growth
4.38%
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How to buy The Hershey from India
Indian residents can buy The Hershey shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for The Hershey and place an order
Find The Hershey by name or by its ticker, HSY, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. The Hershey trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your The Hershey position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in The Hershey from India
Trading and taxes when buying The Hershey from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. The Hershey’s current yield is 3.55%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy The Hershey stock?
Yes. The Hershey (HSY) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1980, in the Food Confectioners industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one The Hershey share cost in rupees?
One The Hershey share is $161.41 — about ₹15,505 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the The Hershey price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying The Hershey from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy The Hershey with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole The Hershey share is $161.41, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on The Hershey shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the The Hershey price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does The Hershey pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. The Hershey pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.55%; the last declared dividend was $5.73 per share, about ₹550.04. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade The Hershey from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on The Hershey shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare The Hershey shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your The Hershey holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell The Hershey and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.