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HSY
HOLDThe Hershey Company · Consumer Defensive · United States · $35.4B · Avg Vol: $402M/d
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Hershey Company is a leading global confectionery manufacturer, producing and marketing a wide array of chocolate and non-chocolate candies, along with baking ingredients and snack products. Its dominant market share in North America is underpinned by iconic, highly recognized brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, and Kit Kat (U.S. rights), which command immense consumer loyalty. This formidable brand equity and extensive distribution network provide a significant competitive moat.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10.4B | 11.2B | 11.2B | 11.7B | 3.9% | 12.0B | 12.2B | 12.6B | 3.8% |
| EPS | 8.22 | 9.31 | 11.22 | 4.46 | -18.4% | 5.37 | 5.95 | 6.97 | 25.0% |
| Shares | 205.0M | 204.4M | 202.4M | 202.8M | -1.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Debt | 5.1B | 5.1B | 5.4B | 5.7B | 3.9% | 5.7B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 3.3B | 4.1B | 4.7B | 4.6B | 12.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 2.3B | 2.3B | 2.5B | 2.3B | -0.7% | 2.3B | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -787.4M | -1.2B | -960.3M | -1.3B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -1.4B | -1.1B | -1.3B | -803.4M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HSY are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSY | The Hershey Company(you) | $35.4B | 45 | HOLD |
| KTF.DE | Mondelez International, Inc. | $79.3B | 47 | HOLD |
| TR | Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | $2.8B | 43 | HOLD |
| ADM.DE | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $37.2B | 48 | HOLD |
| 0R13.L | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | $30.9B | 47 | HOLD |
| KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | $40.4B | 48 | HOLD |
| KR.MX | The Kroger Co. | $35.4B | 53 | HOLD |
| 0LC6.L | Sysco Corporation | $50.5B | 44 | HOLD |
| 0JQZ.L | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | $44.1B | 52 | HOLD |
| DG | Dollar General Corporation | $25.9B | 53 | HOLD |
Peer medians: ROE 12.2% · P/E 21.1x · Gross margin 35.1%