The Hershey Company
HSY
Rank in Stocks
#723
The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key... 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.
Share Price
$168.55
Market Cap
$33.87B
Change (1 day)
0.92%
Change (1 year)
-9.48%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
P/E ratio for The Hershey Company (HSY)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 22.26
According to The Hershey Company latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 22.26. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 15.47.
P/E ratio history for The Hershey Company from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 22.26 | -27.01% |
| 2025 | 30.49 | 97.04% |
| 2024 | 15.47 | -24.53% |
| 2023 | 20.50 | -29.15% |
| 2022 | 28.94 | 6.89% |
| 2021 | 27.07 | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 24.83 | -7.27% |
| 2019 | 26.78 | 40.10% |
| 2018 | 19.11 | -37.88% |
| 2017 | 30.77 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 30.76 | -19.33% |
| 2015 | 38.13 | 39.61% |
| 2014 | 27.31 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 26.57 | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 24.59 | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 22.26 | 5.66% |
| 2010 | 21.06 | 12.62% |
| 2009 | 18.70 | -26.30% |
| 2008 | 25.38 | -39.73% |
| 2007 | 42.11 | 106.30% |
| 2006 | 20.41 | -25.50% |
| 2005 | 27.39 | 54.43% |
| 2004 | 17.74 | -19.83% |
| 2003 | 22.13 | -2.89% |
| 2002 | 22.78 | -48.83% |
| 2001 | 44.53 | 68.19% |
| 2000 | 26.47 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
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| 22.92 | 2.98% |
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| 47.68 | 114.23% |
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| 23.65 | 6.28% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.