The Hershey Company (HSY) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 20/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 7.5%
- Median YoY
- 8.8%
- YoY volatility
- σ 10.2pp· uneven
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 1 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 3
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 3.1x · 5Y median 3.6x · 10th percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 1 of 20 → 2 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 10.2pp) → 17.7 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 8.8% YoY) → 0 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (10.6% YoY) → 0 of 15 pts
- Score: 20 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 7.5% | 8.8% | 10.2pp | 1 of 20 | 3 |
| EPSEPS | -6.6% | 8.2% | 50.5pp | 6 of 20 | 8 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 6% | 11.5% | 24.6pp | 3 of 20 | 7 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | -1.6% | 7% | 34.0pp | 6 of 20 | 9 |
| FCFFree cash flow | 6.8% | 13.5% | 64.3pp | 8 of 20 | 7 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About The Hershey Company
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Food Confectioners
- CEO
- Kirk C. Tanner