The Hershey (HSY) ROIC: History & Chart

The Hershey Company (HSY)HSYThe Hershey Company

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.

Hershey, PA

19,595 employees

www.thehersheycompany.com

Consumer Defensive / Food Confectioners

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Food Confectioners
CEO: Kirk C. Tanner

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HSY Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

9.00%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM

16.36%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y

18.98%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y

19.07%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y

18.95%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y

20.44%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y

19.20%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-44.99%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-52.58%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-52.79%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-52.50%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-55.98%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-53.13%

SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

9.04%

median of 48 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-0.50%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)	TTM	3Y	5Y
The Hershey Company (HSY)	$36.42B	9.00%	16.36%	18.98%	19.07%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs ›	$37.30B	17.41%	21.58%	19.60%	19.53%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs ›	$37.39B	3.51%	4.01%	6.61%	6.37%
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs ›	$37.77B	8.80%	7.53%	8.07%	6.17%
The Kroger Co. (KR)vs ›	$34.72B	4.70%	6.45%	6.53%	7.44%
Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs ›	$40.27B	12.42%	12.72%	14.19%	13.10%
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs ›	$31.45B	6.44%	4.75%	7.84%	7.91%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs ›	$41.84B	5.62%	5.39%	5.34%	5.09%
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs ›	$30.51B	-6.23%	-2.08%	0.92%	1.22%
Kellanova (K)vs ›	$29.03B	12.91%	11.40%	9.39%	9.27%

NAME

MARKET CAP

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

TTM

The Hershey Company (HSY)

$36.42B

9.00%

16.36%

18.98%

19.07%

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs ›

$37.30B

17.41%

21.58%

19.60%

19.53%

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs ›

$37.39B

3.51%

4.01%

6.61%

6.37%

Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs ›

$37.77B

8.80%

7.53%

8.07%

6.17%

The Kroger Co. (KR)vs ›

$34.72B

4.70%

6.45%

6.53%

7.44%

Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs ›

$40.27B

12.42%

12.72%

14.19%

13.10%

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs ›

$31.45B

6.44%

4.75%

7.84%

7.91%

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs ›

$41.84B

5.62%

5.39%

5.34%

5.09%

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs ›

$30.51B

-6.23%

-2.08%

0.92%

1.22%

Kellanova (K)vs ›

$29.03B

12.91%

11.40%

9.39%

9.27%

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ

What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 9.00%.

Is The Hershey Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?

The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.00% is 53% below its 5-year average of 19.07%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.00%–23.72%).

What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 16.36%.

What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 18.98%.

What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 19.07%.

What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 18.95%.

What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 20.44%.

What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Hershey Company (HSY)?

The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HSY stock is 19.20%.

DATE	RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2025-12-31	9.00%
2024-12-31	23.72%
2023-12-31	22.05%
2022-12-31	21.15%
2021-12-31	18.95%
2020-12-31	19.52%
2019-12-31	19.22%
2018-12-31	20.78%
2017-12-31	20.63%
2016-12-31	18.59%
2015-12-31	14.79%
2014-12-31	21.50%
2013-12-31	21.64%
2012-12-31	20.56%
2011-12-31	20.40%
2010-12-31	17.51%
2009-12-31	17.65%
2008-12-31	13.03%
2007-12-31	8.29%
2006-12-31	17.84%
2005-12-31	15.28%
2004-12-31	20.35%
2003-12-31	16.79%
2002-12-31	14.92%
2001-12-31	14.15%
2000-12-31	12.97%
1999-12-31	12.41%
1998-12-31	13.40%
1997-12-31	13.90%
1996-12-31	11.95%

DATE

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

2025-12-31

9.00%

2024-12-31

23.72%

2023-12-31

22.05%

2022-12-31

21.15%

2021-12-31

18.95%

2020-12-31

19.52%

2019-12-31

19.22%

2018-12-31

20.78%

2017-12-31

20.63%

2016-12-31

18.59%

2015-12-31

14.79%

2014-12-31

21.50%

2013-12-31

21.64%

2012-12-31

20.56%

2011-12-31

20.40%

2010-12-31

17.51%

2009-12-31

17.65%

2008-12-31

13.03%

2007-12-31

8.29%

2006-12-31

17.84%

2005-12-31

15.28%

2004-12-31

20.35%

2003-12-31

16.79%

2002-12-31

14.92%

2001-12-31

14.15%

2000-12-31

12.97%

1999-12-31

12.41%

1998-12-31

13.40%

1997-12-31

13.90%

1996-12-31

11.95%

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 9.00%

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