The Hershey Overview
- Year Founded
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1894
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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20,030
- Stock Symbol
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HSY
- Investments
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36
- Share Price
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$167.58
- (As of Monday Closing)
The Hershey General Information
Description
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.
Contact Information
Corporate Office
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue
- Hershey, PA 17033-0810
- United States
Corporate Office
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue
- Hershey, PA 17033-0810
- United States
The Hershey Timeline
The Hershey Stock Performance
As of 12-May-2025, The Hershey’s stock price is $167.58. Its current market cap is $34B with 257M shares.
(As of Monday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $167.58 | $170.90 | $140.13 - $211.92 | $34B | 257M | 1.8M | $8.35 |
The Hershey Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, The Hershey has a trailing 12-month revenue of $10.8B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 39,361,154 | 39,298,050 | 42,887,434 | 52,377,083 |
| Revenue | 10,754,933 | 11,202,263 | 11,164,992 | 10,419,294 |
| EBITDA | 2,448,842 | 3,094,846 | 2,743,464 | 2,433,587 |
| Net Income | 1,647,989 | 2,221,239 | 1,861,787 | 1,644,817 |
| Total Assets | 13,967,764 | 12,946,861 | 11,902,941 | 10,948,820 |
| Total Debt | 6,290,816 | 5,447,554 | 5,125,612 | 5,117,981 |
The Hershey Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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The Hershey Comparisons
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The Hershey Competitors (40)
One of The Hershey’s 40 competitors is Hormel Foods, a Corporation company based in Austin, MN.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods | Corporation | Austin, MN | ||||
| General Mills (Food Products) | Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | ||||
| The Campbells | Corporation | Camden, NJ | ||||
| Treehouse Foods | Corporation | Oak Brook, IL | ||||
| The J. M. Smucker | Corporation | Orrville, OH |
The Hershey Patents
The Hershey Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240306657-A1 | Reduced sugar white chocolate confectionery products and methods for making the same | Pending | 16-Mar-2023 | ||
| CA-3198461-A1 | Load resistant product display container for storage, transport, and merchandising | Pending | 27-Jul-2022 | ||
| US-20240034509-A1 | Load resistant product display container for storage, transport, and merchandising | Pending | 27-Jul-2022 | ||
| US-20230404117-A1 | Popcorn-based food product | Pending | 17-Jun-2022 | ||
| CA-3203765-A1 | Popcorn-based food product | Pending | 17-Jun-2022 | A23L7/126 |
The Hershey Signals
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The Hershey Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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The Hershey Investments & Acquisitions (36)
The Hershey’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with LesserEvil for . The deal was made on 03-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LesserEvil | 03-Apr-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Sour Strips | 08-Nov-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Tweed Hershey Drive | 02-Oct-2023 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing (Two Manufacturing Plants in Bethlehem & Whitestown) | 31-May-2023 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Rob's backstage popcorn | 30-Mar-2023 | Early Stage VC | Food Products |
The Hershey ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 30, 2025
24.12 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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The Hershey Exits (10)
The Hershey’s most recent exit was on 19-Aug-2019 from Fulfil Nutrition. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfil Nutrition | 19-Aug-2019 | Completed |
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| KRAVE Jerky | 01-Mar-2015 | Completed |
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| Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Company | 26-Sep-2014 | Completed |
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| Lotte Shanghai Foods | 01-Mar-2014 | Completed |
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| Tri-Us | 01-Jan-2012 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
The Hershey Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Strips | Stafford, TX | 2019 | |
| Amplify Snack Brands | Austin, TX | 2010 | |
| Lily's Sweets | Boulder, CO | 2010 | |
| ONE Brands | Charlotte, NC | 1999 | |
| Robert's American Gourmet Foods | Parsippany, NJ | 1987 |
The Hershey FAQs
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When was The Hershey founded?
The Hershey was founded in 1894.
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Where is The Hershey headquartered?
The Hershey is headquartered in Hershey, PA.
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What is the size of The Hershey?
The Hershey has 20,030 total employees.
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What industry is The Hershey in?
The Hershey’s primary industry is Food Products.
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Is The Hershey a private or public company?
The Hershey is a Public company.
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What is The Hershey’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for The Hershey is HSY.
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What is the current stock price of The Hershey?
As of 12-May-2025 the stock price of The Hershey is $167.58.
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What is the current market cap of The Hershey?
The current market capitalization of The Hershey is $34B.
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What is The Hershey’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for The Hershey is $10.8B.
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Who are The Hershey’s competitors?
Hormel Foods, General Mills (Food Products), The Campbells, Treehouse Foods, and The J. M. Smucker are some of the 40 competitors of The Hershey.
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What is The Hershey’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
The Hershey’s EPS for 12 months was $8.35.
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