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Hershey

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The Hershey Company is a global confectionery leader and the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America.

Market cap
$35.38B-1.1%
Revenue$12.0B+11.5%
Net income$1.1B-33.6%
Free cash flow$1.9B+5.8%
EPS (diluted)$5.37-33.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 29, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$2.6B
EPS estimate$1.46

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$3.1B+10.6%
Gross profit$1.2B+29.5%
Operating income$640.7M+73.5%
Net income$435.1M+94.1%
EPS (diluted)$2.13+93.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$877.0M-42.1%
Total debt$568.8M-2.3%
Total assets$13.8B-0.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$468.8M+18.2%
CapEx$114.6M-21.3%
Free cash flow$354.2M+41.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$35.38B-1.1%
Enterprise value$35.07B-1.0%
P/E32.3×+9.0×
P/S-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin35%-7.4pp
Operating margin14.3%-6.3pp
Net margin9.1%-6.2pp
FCF margin16.1%-0.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio1.2×-0.4×

Segments

By segment

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North America Confectionery$2.5B+8.3%
North America Salty Snacks$350.1M+26.0%
International$264.2M+16.1%

Competitors

Profile

The Hershey Company is a global confectionery leader and the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a diverse portfolio of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets, mints, and salty snacks across approximately 65 countries. Its value proposition centers on maintaining a portfolio of iconic household brands while expanding into high-growth savory and healthy snack categories.

Competitive position

Hershey is the dominant chocolate manufacturer in North America with a leading position in the broader U.S. snacking market.

GeographiesNorth America, United States, Canada, Global
Customer segmentsRetailers, Distributors, Mass Merchandisers
Business modelManufacturing, B2B2C, Wholesale
SuppliersCocoa bean suppliers, Sugar producers, Dairy farmers, Packaging material providers, Energy and logistics providers
CustomersGrocery chains, Drug stores, Vending machine operators, Warehouse clubs, Convenience stores
Listed1947
Employees20.5K
CEOKirk C. Tanner
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Hershey's market cap?
Hershey (HSY) has a market capitalization of $35.4B and trades on NYSE.
What is Hershey's revenue and profitability?
Hershey generated $12.0B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.1B, representing a net margin of 9.1%. Gross margin stands at 35.0%, with free cash flow of $1.9B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Hershey's competitors?
Hershey's key competitors include Mondelez International, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., The Campbell's Company Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Hershey partner with?
Hershey's notable partners include Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc..
What subsidiaries does Hershey have?
Hershey's subsidiaries include LesserEvil, LLC, Sour Strips, Amplify Snack Brands.
Where is Hershey headquartered?
Hershey is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 20,505 people. It has been publicly traded since 1947.