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Hershey(NYSE) HSY

Market Cap$35.95BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+92,977%
5 Year+12%
1 Year-3%
1 Month+1%
$174.94
-1.29%
-2.29Today
Hershey last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 177.232026-07-30
Hershey stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.96%USD 172.142026-07-23
1 month+1.01%USD 175.452026-06-30
3 month-2.06%USD 180.952026-05-01
Year to date-1.22%USD 179.412025-12-31
1 year-3.33%USD 183.342025-07-30
3 year-16.42%USD 212.062023-07-31
5 year+12.07%USD 158.152021-07-30
Since inception+92,976.6%USD 0.191968-01-02

Hershey Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$35.95BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$12.16B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.49B

EPS (TTM)

$5.38

P/E Ratio

32.97

Dividend

$5.64

Beta (Volatility)

0.20 (Low)

Price

$174.94

Volume

962,289.8

Open

$176.19

Previous Close

$177.23

Daily Range

$173.91 - $177.37

52-Week Range

$161.43 - $239.48

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

HSY News

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About Hershey

The Hershey Company makes and sells snacks and treats for people to enjoy during special moments or every day. It provides a wide range of chocolate, candy, popcorn, and pretzels to families across many countries. The company helps grocery stores and other shops keep their shelves stocked with popular snacks.

What is Hershey Making?

  • North America Confectionery: Chocolate and non-chocolate candy, gum, mints, and baking items sold in the United States and Canada.
  • North America Salty Snacks: Popcorn, pretzels, and protein bars for snackers in the United States.
  • International: Confectionery and beverages made and sold in markets including Mexico, Brazil, India, and Malaysia; accounted for 12.3% of consolidated net sales in 2025.

New Brands and Big Moves

  • Acquired LesserEvil in November 2025 to add organic popcorn and puffed snacks to the portfolio.
  • Purchased the Sour Strips brand in November 2024 to enter the emerging sour candy market.
  • Bought manufacturing assets from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing in May 2023 to increase internal production capacity.
  • Started a multi-year program in February 2024 called the Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative to simplify and automate business processes.

How the Company Stands Out

Hershey manages its own cocoa buying through a specialized trading office in Switzerland to better track market prices and supply. The company uses a large distribution network to ship products quickly from its many factories to major retail warehouses across North America.

The Latest Financial Facts

  • Net sales reached $3.1 billion in Q4 2025, an increase of 7% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating income was $444.9 million in Q4 2025, down 52.6% from $939.1 million in Q4 2024.
  • Net income fell to $320 million in Q4 2025, down 59.8% compared to the previous year.
  • Free cash flow hit $714.9 million in Q4 2025, a decrease of 11.4% from $807.1 million in Q4 2024.

The Bottom Line

Hershey has transitioned from a traditional chocolate maker into a broader snacking company by acquiring popcorn and pretzel brands. This strategy helps the business adapt as consumer tastes change while it updates its technology to improve efficiency.

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Industry

Food Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

19,595

CEO

Kirk C. Tanner

Website

www.thehersheycompany.com

Headquarters

Hershey, PA 17033, US

HSY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

38.11%

Operating Margin

17.58%

Net Income Margin

12.24%

Return on Equity

32.20%

Return on Capital

14.11%

Return on Assets

10.66%

Earnings Yield

3.03%

Dividend Yield

3.18%

Payout Ratio

75.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$35.95BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

202.84M

Volume

962.29K

Avg. Volume

2.06M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$4.64B

Operating Income

$2.14B

EBITDA

$2.61B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.29B

Capital Expenditure

$92.53M

Free Cash Flow

$2.39B

Cash & ST Invst.

$791.21M

Total Debt

$5.11B

Hershey Performance Analysis

Hershey annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 10,419,294,00016.1%
20232023-12-31USD 11,164,992,0007.2%
20242024-12-31USD 11,202,263,0000.3%
20252025-12-31USD 11,692,576,0004.4%
Hershey sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-2821.7%
Q42025-12-31-2.8%
Q12026-03-290.4%
Q22026-06-28-10.2%
Hershey annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 7.9612.0%
20232023-12-31USD 9.0613.8%
20242024-12-31USD 10.9220.5%
20252025-12-31USD 4.34-60.2%
Hershey sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28338.7%
Q42025-12-3115.4%
Q12026-03-2935.7%
Q22026-06-28-200.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$2.79B

+6.6%

Gross Profit

$1.26B

+58.7%

Gross Margin

45.32%

N/A

Market Cap

$35.95BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.83M

N/A

Employees

19,595

N/A

Net Income

$457.67M

+629.7%

EBITDA

$771.25M

+133.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$791.21M

-13.3%

Total Debt

$5.11B

-14.9%

Accounts Receivable

$907.37M

+10.6%

Inventory

$1.74B

-5.4%

Long Term Debt

$4.68B

-14.6%

Short Term Debt

$421.55M

-18.1%

Return on Assets

10.66%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

20.13%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$172.05M

+470.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$57.46M

-48.8%

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Questions About HSY

What is the current price of Hershey?

Hershey is trading at $174.69 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hershey?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hershey has traded between $161.43 and $239.48.

How much debt does Hershey have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hershey reported total debt of $5.92B.

How much cash does Hershey have on hand?

Hershey reported $791.21M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Hershey’s dividend yield?

Hershey currently has a dividend yield of 3.18%.

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