HERSHEY CO HSY 82.39
Consumer Defensive · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-29
HERSHEY CO (HSY) has delivered +6.0% annualized revenue growth, +8.0% earnings growth, and +9.6% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #75 of 1968 stocks overall and #2 of 82 in the Consumer Defensive sector by Steady Score.
About HERSHEY CO
Company Overview
The Hershey Company manufactures and markets chocolate, confectionery, salty snacks and related products. Its brands include Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat in the United States, Jolly Rancher, SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. Products are sold through mass merchants, grocery and convenience stores, warehouse clubs, drugstores and digital channels worldwide, with the largest concentration of company business in North America.
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Business Model & Revenue
Hershey earns revenue by manufacturing or sourcing branded snacks and selling them to retailers and distributors. Brand advertising, product innovation, seasonal programs and shelf placement support consumer demand, while a large distribution system serves many retail formats. Pricing and productivity are used to offset changes in cocoa, sugar, dairy, packaging and logistics costs. Acquisitions have extended the portfolio beyond chocolate into faster-growing salty-snack categories.
Key Facts & Market Position
The company reports North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International segments. Leading U.S. chocolate brands, retailer relationships and broad distribution underpin its position. Consumer loyalty supports pricing, but results are exposed to volatile cocoa and other commodities, retailer concentration, seasonal demand and the execution required to grow newer snack brands.