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PART I The Hershey Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 24, 1927 as a successor to a business founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey. In this report, the terms “Hershey,” “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean The Hershey Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which it has a controlling financial interest, unless the context indicates otherwise. Hershey is a global confectionery leader known for making more moments of goodness through chocolate, sweets, mints, and other great tasting snacks. We are the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America, a leading snack maker in the United States and a global leader in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. We market, sell, and distribute our products under more than 85 brand names in approximately 65 countries worldwide.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 11.7B | 11.7B | 11.2B | 11.2B | 10.4B | 9.0B |
| Net Income | 883M | 883M | 2.2B | 1.9B | 1.6B | 1.5B |
| EPS | $4.34 | $4.34 | $10.92 | $9.06 | $7.96 | $7.11 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.8B | 1.8B | 1.9B | 1.6B | 1.8B | 1.6B |
| ROIC | 11.5% | 11.5% | 28.6% | 25.8% | 25.4% | 22.6% |
| Gross Margin | 33.5% | 33.5% | 47.3% | 44.8% | 43.2% | 45.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.45 | 1.82 |
| Dividends/Share | $5.33 | $5.48 | $5.48 | $4.46 | $3.87 | $3.41 |
| Operating Income | 1.4B | 1.4B | 2.9B | 2.6B | 2.3B | 2.0B |
| Operating Margin | 12.3% | 12.3% | 25.9% | 22.9% | 21.7% | 22.8% |
| ROE | 19.0% | 18.9% | 47.1% | 45.4% | 49.8% | 53.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 204M | 204M | 203M | 205M | 207M | 208M |
HERSHEY CO passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
HERSHEY CO trades at 45.5x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 23.8x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.1x vs a median of 21.4x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 22.8% with a gross margin of 42.8%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 2.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +15.7%.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a current P/E ratio of 45.5, compared to its historical median P/E of 23.8. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.8%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a market capitalization of $40.2B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, HERSHEY CO (HSY) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.70%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, HERSHEY CO (HSY) appears expensive. The current P/E of 45.5 is 92% above its historical median of 23.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 10.6%.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) operates in the Sugar & Confectionery Products industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) reported annual revenue of $11.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a net profit margin of 7.6%. This is a modest margin.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) generated $1.8 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17. This indicates moderate leverage.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.34 in its most recent fiscal year.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.9%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a 5-year average gross margin of 42.8%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for HERSHEY CO (HSY), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has a book value per share of $22.78, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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