Operating Expenses

SG&A

Hershey SG&A decreased by 17.5% to $576.04M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $558.67M to $576.04M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$467.63M$486.14M$552.92M$524.22M$543.47M$551.88M$616.45M$581.59M$571.80M$624.30M$658.81M$617.98M$540.99M$591.92M$622.73M$558.67M$603.21M$600.54M$698.15M$576.04M
QoQ Change+4.0%+13.7%-5.2%+3.7%+1.5%+11.7%-5.7%-1.7%+9.2%+5.5%-6.2%-12.5%+9.4%+5.2%-10.3%+8.0%-0.4%+16.3%-17.5%
YoY Change+16.2%+13.5%+11.5%+10.9%+5.2%+13.1%+6.9%+6.3%-5.4%-5.2%-5.5%-9.6%+11.5%+1.5%+12.1%+3.1%
Range$467.63M$698.15M
CAGR+4.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
North America Confectionery$288.69M$306.77M$291.90M$302.60M$295.08M
North America Salty Snacks$55.31M$54.51M$57.01M$58.49M$67.25M
International$44.77M$45.52M$48.56M$58.63M$48.65M
Total$558.67M$603.21M$600.54M$698.15M$576.04M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hershey's sg&a?
Hershey (HSY) reported sg&a of $576.04M in Q1 2026.
How has Hershey's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Hershey's sg&a increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $558.67M to $576.04M.
What is the long-term trend for Hershey's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Hershey's sg&a has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.00B to $2.46B.