The Hershey Company
Market Cap
$26.6B
Global Rank
#312
All-Time High
$36.9B
2026-07-02
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 15% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.1% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #311 ANTA Sports Products Limited ($26.8B)
- Just below: #313 HP Inc. ($26.6B)
- Best year: 2004 (+47%). Worst year: 1999 (-22%).
The Hershey Company Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance — HSY annual filings (2025) →$11.7B revenue · $1.5B operating income · $0.9B net income
- ●Operating margin: 12.5% on $11.7B in revenue.
- ●Net income margin: 7.6% — $0.9B in profit.
- ●Free cash flow: $1.7B (15.0% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $10.2B
Total
$10.2B
Capital Expenditures
$0.5B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$1.7B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, often called Hershey or Hershey's, is an American multinational confectionery company headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which is also home to Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. The Hershey Company is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world; it also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes and beverages like milkshakes, as well as other products. The Hershey Company was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 as the Hershey Chocolate Company, originally established as a subsidiary of his Lancaster Caramel Company. The Hershey Trust Company owns a minority stake but retains a majority of the voting power within the company.
The Hershey Company Market Cap History (2026–2026)
The Hershey Company vs Sector Peers by Market Cap
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26.6B | #312(↓1) | +0.1% |
| 2025 | $26.6B | #311(↑6) | +11.0% |
| 2024 | $24.0B | #317(↓4) | -6.5% |
| 2023 | $25.6B | #313(↓44) | -17.9% |
| 2022 | $31.2B | #269(↑40) | +21.9% |
| 2021 | $25.6B | #309(↓2) | +29.6% |
| 2020 | $19.8B | #307(↓20) | +5.9% |
| 2019 | $18.7B | #287(↓4) | +40.2% |
| 2018 | $13.3B | #283(↓12) | -2.9% |
| 2017 | $13.7B | #271(↓14) | +12.3% |
| 2016 | $12.2B | #257(↓3) | +18.8% |
| 2015 | $10.3B | #254(↓12) | -12.0% |
| 2014 | $11.7B | #242(↓4) | +9.2% |
| 2013 | $10.7B | #238(↓11) | +37.4% |
| 2012 | $7.8B | #227(↓1) | +19.6% |
| 2011 | $6.5B | #226(↑23) | +34.4% |
| 2010 | $4.8B | #249(↑4) | +35.6% |
| 2009 | $3.6B | #253(↓24) | +6.4% |
| 2008 | $3.4B | #229(↑21) | -8.9% |
| 2007 | $3.7B | #250(↓20) | -18.9% |
| 2006 | $4.5B | #230(↓15) | -8.1% |
| 2005 | $4.9B | #215(↓25) | +1.0% |
| 2004 | $4.9B | #190(↑12) | +46.9% |
| 2003 | $3.3B | #202(↓13) | +16.5% |
| 2002 | $2.9B | #189(↑10) | +1.4% |
| 2001 | $2.8B | #199(↓11) | +7.1% |
| 2000 | $2.6B | #188(↓31) | +38.7% |
| 1999 | $1.9B | #157(↓19) | -22.3% |
| 1998 | $2.4B | #138(↓13) | +1.8% |
| 1997 | $2.4B | #125(↓1) | +43.8% |
| 1996 | $1.7B | #124(↓2) | +37.0% |
| 1995 | $1.2B | #122(↓11) | +37.7% |
| 1994 | $884.5M | #111 |
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FAQ
What is The Hershey Company's market cap?
The Hershey Company (HSY) has a market capitalization of $26.6B, making it the #312 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was The Hershey Company's highest market cap?
The Hershey Company's all-time high market cap was $36.9B, reached in 2026-07-02. Its highest rank was #269 in 2022.
What sector is The Hershey Company in?
The Hershey Company is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Confectioners industry. It is based in United States.
How has The Hershey Company's market cap changed over time?
The Hershey Company has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $26.6B in 2026 to $26.6B today.