The Hershey Company (HSY)
Consumer Staples ยท Sugar & Confectionery Products
The Hershey Company (HSY) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 19, 1947. SentiSense covers The Hershey Company in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Sugar & Confectionery Products. Kirk Tanner is its chief executive officer. The company reports 19,595 employees, and its corporate website is www.thehersheycompany.com.
About The Hershey Company
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (in a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling more than 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, though only a high-single-digit percentage of sales comes from markets outside the US, including the UK, Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
Latest reported results
The Hershey Company reported revenue of $3.28 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 3.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,391 institutions reported holding HSY, with 128.8 million shares worth $22.6 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on HSY
- HSY sentiment: whether news and social coverage of The Hershey Company leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- HSY ownership: all 1,391 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- HSY financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Hershey Company do?
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (in a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling more than 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle.
What sector is HSY in?
SentiSense classifies The Hershey Company in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Sugar & Confectionery Products.
Where does HSY stock trade?
The Hershey Company (HSY) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 19, 1947.