The Hershey Company

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company carries a market capitalization of 30.80B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 35.29B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Hershey Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company has 200.92M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.85. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.92, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.71.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.98 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.31 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.64 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Hershey Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 14.23, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 35.29B versus a market cap of 30.80B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company maintains a current ratio of 1.18, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 129.82, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 11.84 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Hershey Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 32.81, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 15.83 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.78, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 15.86, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 550,769.98 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 19,331.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.18 indicates how many times Hershey Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Hershey Company recorded 379.28M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.54, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.68B, leaving 1.30B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Hershey Company's stock has declined approximately 2.23% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 149.94, while the 200-day moving average is 163.47.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Hershey Company generated 10.65B in revenue and converted that into 1.30B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.41. EBITDA reached 2.36B, while operating income came in at 1.90B.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company holds 692.55M in cash and equivalents against 5.18B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 4.15B. Total book value stands at 3.99B, with working capital of 528.48M providing operational flexibility.

Hershey Company produced 2.33B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting - - in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.33B - equivalent to 11.47 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Hershey Company posted a gross margin of 38.38, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.86 and net profit margin of 12.24 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Hershey Company paid dividends of 4.82 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 75.00 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.46, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.57, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Hershey Company shareholders.

Hershey Company's most recent stock split took place on June 16, 2004 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Hershey Company has an Altman Z-Score of 5.67, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.