The Hershey Company (HSY) Total Return:10.33%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, The Hershey Company (HSY)'s total return cagr is +10.33%. The comparable SPY value is +26.21%. Year-to-date total return is +1.74%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Growth of $10,000 in HSY
$202,991
(20.3x return)
Invested on Jun 17, 1996
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$185,481
(18.5x return)
Invested on Jun 17, 1996
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
+1.7%
1-Year Total Return
+10.3%
Current Dividend Yield
3.09%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +7.1% | +10.3% | +3.2% |
| 3 Years | (11.2%) | (8.6%) | +2.6% |
| 5 Years | +1.1% | +3.6% | +2.5% |
| 10 Years | +6.5% | +9.1% | +2.6% |
| 15 Years | +8.2% | +10.8% | +2.6% |
| 20 Years | +6.2% | +8.9% | +2.7% |
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