The Hershey Company (HSY)
Data as of September 10, 2026 · Food Confectioners
Stockbruh grade: Mixed 2/5 metrics rated Sunny
What does The Hershey Company do?
The Hershey Company, based in Hershey, PA, makes and sells yummy chocolate and non-chocolate treats like Reese's, Kisses, and Jolly Rancher. They also offer pantry items for baking and sundae syrups. With brands like SkinnyPop and Pirates Booty, they've got snacks for everyone. Find their products in grocery stores, vending machines, and more! 😋🍫.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y) | ⛅ Moderate | 5-year price performance |
| Profitability | ☀️ Strong | Net margin & return on equity |
| Growth | ⛈️ Weak | Revenue & earnings trend |
| Earnings | ☀️ Strong | EPS vs analyst expectations |
| Cash & Debt | ⛅ Moderate | Balance sheet strength |
| Price | $171.42 | Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | New York Stock Exchange | | |
Plain-English Analysis
What's it worth?
Performance has been moderate. Sign up free to see Stockbruh's full valuation analysis including price ratios and plain-English commentary.
How the business works
The Hershey Company, based in Hershey, PA, makes and sells yummy chocolate and non-chocolate treats like Reese's, Kisses, and Jolly Rancher. They also offer pantry items for baking and sundae syrups. Sign up free for competitor and revenue breakdown ↗
Are they building the future?
Growth has been challenging recently. Revenue or earnings are showing weak trends. Sign up free to see the full picture including forward projections.
What's ahead?
Recent earnings have been strong, meeting or beating analyst expectations. Sign up free for earnings history, EPS trends, and what analysts are forecasting next.