Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 7.32 is in line with its 5-year average of 7.61, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.34–10.97).
4.38% below its 12-month average of 7.66.
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 2.26.
EPS growth vs the same fiscal quarter in the prior fiscal year, last 40 comparable quarters.
FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters Quote observation: 2026-09-16T12:55:43.508Z. Historical observations retain their original dates. Historical series through 2026-09-11.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
7.32
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
7.66
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
8.10
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
7.61
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
6.04
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
4.74
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
3.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+21.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+54.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+83.32%
The Hershey Company
Market Cap
$34.56B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
7.32
TTM Avg
7.66
3Y Avg
8.10
5Y Avg
7.61
Market Cap
$34.81B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
0.50
TTM Avg
-1.32
3Y Avg
0.31
5Y Avg
2.63
Market Cap
$32.75B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
5.88
TTM Avg
6.83
3Y Avg
6.15
5Y Avg
6.15
Market Cap
$38.06B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
3.66
TTM Avg
3.71
3Y Avg
3.70
5Y Avg
3.08
Market Cap
$29.32B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
-2.86
TTM Avg
-1.33
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.49
Market Cap
$27.53B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
7.69
TTM Avg
6.00
3Y Avg
7.57
5Y Avg
8.11
Market Cap
$41.74B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
3.65
TTM Avg
2.95
3Y Avg
5.01
5Y Avg
4.67
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hershey Company (HSY) | $34.56B | 7.32 | 7.66 | 8.10 | 7.61 |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $34.41B | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.82 | 0.65 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $34.81B | 0.50 | -1.32 | 0.31 | 2.63 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $32.75B | 5.88 | 6.83 | 6.15 | 6.15 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $38.06B | 3.66 | 3.71 | 3.70 | 3.08 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $38.14B | N/A | 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $29.32B | -2.86 | -1.33 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $27.53B | 7.69 | 6.00 | 7.57 | 8.11 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.74B | 3.65 | 2.95 | 5.01 | 4.67 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.84B | 0.99 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.27 |
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$7.32
Forward EPS (Est.)
$8.49
P/E Ratio
23.3
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.97 |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.09 |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.00 |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.15 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.13 |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.49 |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.61 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.79 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.45 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.40 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.91 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.76 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.01 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.78 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.24 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.44 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.05 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.31 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.74 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.48 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.89 |
