The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners
Profile
The Hershey Company
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- HSY
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Food Confectioners
- Country
- US
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 facts
The Hershey Company: key facts
- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a Food Confectioners company in the Consumer Defensive sector.
- In fiscal 2025, The Hershey Company reported revenue of $11.7B and net income of $883.3M.
- Revenue grew 6.8% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $12.3B and net income was $1.8B.
MonkScore
The Hershey Company's MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 80–90
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 70 of 428 in Consumer Defensive
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth50–60
- Profitability80–90
- Quality30–40
- Market Conviction60–70
- Safety80–90
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
The Hershey Company's annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 27 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.3B | $11.7B | $11.2B | $11.2B | $10.4B | $9.0B |
| Gross profit | $5.1B | $3.9B | $5.3B | $5.0B | $4.5B | $4.0B |
| Operating income | $2.5B | $1.4B | $2.9B | $2.6B | $2.3B | $2.0B |
| Net income | $1.8B | $883.3M | $2.2B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $1.5B |
| Operating cash flow | $2.6B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.1B |
| Capital expenditure | -$211.7M | -$528.2M | -$605.9M | -$771.1M | -$519.5M | -$495.9M |
| Free cash flow | $2.4B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.6B |
| Total debt | $5.1B | $5.4B | $5.4B | $5.1B | $5.1B | $5.4B |
| Cash | $676.7M | $925.9M | $730.7M | $401.9M | $463.9M | $329.3M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 4.4%
- 3-year
- 3.9%
- 4-year
- 6.8%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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