— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card
Located in Hershey, PA, US. 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.
Revenue, earnings and profitability.
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Income & Cash Flow analysis.
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Q1 2026 Total ($) | Q1 2026 Margin (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.1b +298.7m +10.6% | |
| Gross Income | 1.2b +278.5m +29.5% | 39% +5.7pp +17.0% |
| EBITDA | 775.5m +281.7m +57.0% | 25% +7.4pp +41.9% |
| Operating Income | 640.7m +271.5m +73.5% | 21% +7.5pp +56.8% |
| Net Income | 435.1m +210.9m +94.1% | 14% +6.0pp +75.4% |
| Earnings Per Share | 2.19 +1.1 +97.3% | |
| Operating Cash Flow | 468.8m +72.1m +18.2% | 15% +1.0pp +6.8% |
| Free Cash Flow | 354.2m +103.1m +41.0% | 11% +2.5pp +27.5% |
| Research & Development | n/a n/a n/a | n/a n/a n/a |