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About Hershey
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Hershey is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker HSY. It is a member of the S&P 500. The SEC classifies its business as sugar & confectionery products. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $11.69bn and net income of $883.3m. At that date it held total assets of $13.74bn and shareholders' equity of $4.64bn. By region, United States accounted for 87.7%, followed by Other at 12.3%.
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.
The Company reports its operations through three segments: (i) North America Confectionery, (ii) North America Salty Snacks and (iii) International. This organizational structure aligns with how our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) manages our business, including resource allocation and performance assessment, and further aligns with our product categories and the key markets we serve.
Financial and other information regarding our segments is provided in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC (“LesserEvil”), previously a privately held company that produces and sells organic popcorn and puffed snack products to retailers and distributors in the United States and Canada. The acquisition complements Hershey’s existing portfolio and increases manufacturing capacity.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 17 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Food Products
- Listed since
- 1 Dec 1927
- Employees
- 17,550
- Website
- thehersheycompany.com ↗
- Head office
- 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY, PA, 17033
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Sugar & Confectionery Products
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Kirk TannerPresident, Chief Executive Officer
- Mr. Steven VoskuilChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President$3.9m
- Mr. Andrew ArchambaultPresident - US Confection
- Mr. Rohit GroverPresident, International
- Ms. Veronica VillasenorPresident - Salty Snacks
- Ms. Natalie RothmanChief Human Resources Officer
- Mr. Deepak BhatiaSenior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer$3.6m
- Mr. James TuroffSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
- Mr. Jason ReimanSenior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer$3.0m
- Ms. Jennifer MccalmanChief Accounting Officer, Vice President
- Ms. Tiffany MenyhartChief Customer Officer
- Mr. Christopher BrandtIndependent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 79
- Environment
- 87
- Social
- 94
- Governance
- 55
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 178,001 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 224,083 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 7,264,041 t
- Women in the workforce
- 48.16892%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Hershey Co has several strengths that contribute to its success:
- Hershey Co is a well-established and recognized brand in the confectionery industry, enjoying high consumer loyalty.
- The company offers a diverse range of products, including chocolates, candies, gums, and other confectionery items, catering to different consumer preferences.
- Hershey Co has a strong presence in international markets, allowing it to tap into diverse customer bases and increase its revenue streams.
Weaknesses
- Despite its strengths, Hershey Co also faces some weaknesses:
- A significant portion of Hershey Co's revenue comes from the North American market, making it vulnerable to economic downturns or other regional uncertainties.
- Compared to some competitors, Hershey Co's product innovation pipeline may not be as robust, potentially hindering its ability to keep up with changing consumer trends.
- The company faces strong competition in the United States, where the market for confectionery products is saturated, limiting potential growth opportunities.
Opportunities
- Hershey Co can leverage the following opportunities to enhance its market position:
- The rising consumer demand for healthier confectionery options presents an opportunity for Hershey Co to develop and promote products that cater to this trend.
- Entering and expanding in emerging markets, such as China and India, can provide Hershey Co with new customer segments and untapped growth potential.
- Investing in e-commerce platforms and adopting effective digital marketing strategies can help Hershey Co reach a wider audience and enhance its online presence.
Threats
- Hershey Co must also mitigate the following threats to maintain its competitive edge:
- Competition in the confectionery industry is fierce, with several established players and new entrants vying for market share, posing a threat to Hershey Co's growth.
- Volatility in commodity markets and rising raw material costs can impact Hershey Co's profitability if it cannot effectively manage and pass on these expenses to consumers.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier alternatives or reduced sugar consumption may lead to a decline in demand for Hershey Co's traditional confectionery products.
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