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The Hershey Company
1W: -3.0% 1M: +0.0% 3M: -10.6% YTD: -9.2% 1Y: -7.6% 3Y: -7.9% 5Y: +1.6%
$164.51
-3.72 (-2.21%)
After Hours: $165.90 (+1.39, +0.84%)
Weekly Expected Move ±4.2%
$156 $163 $170 $177 $184
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners · Tech Score Neutral · Power 57 · $33.1B mcap · 197M float · 0.820% daily turnover · Short 71% of daily vol
Credit Risk of going bust: lower than 82% of companies Debt: 14.2% of company value Bonds: $40.1M held by 122 funds, 36 bp over Treasuries → details ▾
Of US companies ranked in the safest four tenths, about 1 in 3,500 filed for bankruptcy within a year (2020-2025).
If the stock fell to about $1.67 (down 99%), The Hershey Company would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $5.61B against a stock market value of $33.80B.
Distance to default 10.16 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-26, balance sheet 2026-06-28, debt counted $2.76B (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 27.5%; Altman Z 4.15. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
Bond figures are fund-reported marks (SEC N-PORT) as of Jul 2026. How these are computed.
Smart Money Score
Bullish 75
Insider—
Congress3 trades
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Key Statistics
Market Cap$33.1B
52W Range156.16-239.48
Volume1,942,756
Avg Volume1,616,970
Beta0.09
Dividend$5.73
Analyst Ratings
8 Buy 24 Hold 3 Sell
Consensus Hold
Company Info
CEOKirk C. Tanner
Employees18,573
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryFood Confectioners
IPO Date1980-03-17
19 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
US
717 534 4200
About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Recent Insider Trades

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HERSHEY TRUST CO TRU S-Sale 5,610 $169.64 2026-10-23
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRU S-Sale 2,073 $170.34 2026-10-23
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRU S-Sale 298 $171.75 2026-10-23
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRU S-Sale 1,160 $172.24 2026-10-23
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRU S-Sale 491 $173.49 2026-10-23

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