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HERSHEY CO
CIK 47111Updated Sep 24, 2026
SecurityHSY · NYSE · equity
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HERSHEY FOODS CORP · through Apr 20, 2005
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Hershey Completes Acquisition of LesserEvil, Expanding Consumer Choice News provided by The Hershey Company Nov 19, 2025, 08:35 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X Acquisition Broadens Better-For-You Offerings and Salty Snacking Portfolio HERSHEY, Pa. , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNe ↗
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 13,741,297,000Source | 12,946,861,000Source | 11,902,941,000Source | 10,948,820,000Source |
| Property, Plant and EquipmentUSD | 3,529,608,000Source | 3,458,853,000Source | 3,309,678,000Source | 2,769,702,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 2,996,005,000Source | 2,705,753,000Source | 2,696,050,000Source | 2,606,956,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 2,475,698,000Source | 1,873,866,000Source | 1,879,229,000Source | 1,966,269,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 729,547,000Source | 800,402,000Source | 823,617,000Source | 711,203,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 1,429,254,000Source | 1,254,094,000Source | 1,340,996,000Source | 1,173,119,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 3,588,899,000Source | 3,759,457,000Source | 2,912,103,000Source | 2,620,406,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 504,239,000Source | 974,215,000Source | 345,588,000Source | 272,195,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 325,345,000Source | 337,739,000Source | 307,976,000Source | 326,472,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 1,123,285,000Source | 1,111,867,000Source | 1,061,427,000Source | 944,989,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 9,104,547,000Source | 8,232,207,000Source | 7,803,855,000Source | 7,649,276,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 1,426,651,000Source | 1,377,226,000Source | 1,345,580,000Source | 1,296,572,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 5,495,449,000Source | 5,698,316,000Source | 4,562,263,000Source | 3,589,781,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -247,350,000Source | -303,890,000Source | -230,078,000Source | -252,333,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 4,636,750,000Source | 4,714,654,000Source | — | — |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 13,741,297,000Source | 12,946,861,000Source | 11,902,941,000Source | 10,948,820,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 3,011,896,000Source | 3,929,495,000Source | 3,008,352,000Source | 3,257,154,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 49,583,000Source | 40,636,000Source | 34,494,000Source | 31,787,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 1,255,701,000Source | 1,159,177,000Source | 1,086,183,000Source | 970,558,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 285,925,000Source | 304,767,000Source | 277,089,000Source | 294,849,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 679,540,000Source | 424,243,000Source | 345,698,000Source | 328,403,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 731,917,000Source | 688,259,000Source | 660,673,000Source | 719,742,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 970,597,000Source | 807,341,000Source | 867,815,000Source | 832,518,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after TaxUSD | 107,620,000Source | 122,098,000Source | 126,800,000Source | 118,254,000Source |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 651,738,000Source | 387,178,000Source | 301,244,000Source | 287,905,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | 1,861,787,000Source | 1,644,817,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 503,701,000Source | 455,255,000Source | 419,815,000Source | 378,959,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 65,460,000Source | 44,414,000Source | 81,021,000Source | 65,991,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | -98,968,000Source | -4,456,000Source | 102,080,000Source | 38,165,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | 133,320,000Source | -68,831,000Source | 157,153,000Source | 186,963,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 122,293,000Source | 73,235,000Source | 16,233,000Source | 36,889,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 2,277,367,000Source | 2,531,596,000Source | 2,323,190,000Source | 2,327,837,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 756,135,000Source | 75,500,000Source | 165,818,000Source | 0Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -1,278,717,000Source | -960,314,000Source | -1,198,676,000Source | -787,376,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 6,241,000Source | -6,627,000Source | 4,934,000Source | -7,639,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 454,622,000Source | 605,942,000Source | 771,109,000Source | 519,481,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 18,779,000Source | 32,818,000Source | 35,009,000Source | 35,515,000Source |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 0Source | 494,191,000Source | 264,913,000Source | 388,964,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -803,357,000Source | -1,296,501,000Source | -1,148,251,000Source | -1,415,725,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | 1,085,296,000Source | 1,084,802,000Source | 889,071,000Source | 775,030,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 606,393,000Source | 306,359,000Source | 755,414,000Source | 4,741,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 195,113,000Source | 328,844,000Source | -61,987,000Source | 134,623,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 925,859,000Source | 730,746,000Source | 401,902,000Source | 463,889,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 195,927,000Source | 179,777,000Source | 160,729,000Source | 131,757,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 140,616,000Source | 201,799,000Source | 303,942,000Source | 221,321,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | -180,000Source | 54,063,000Source | -38,250,000Source | 9,887,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 65,460,000Source | 44,414,000Source | 81,021,000Source | 65,991,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 85,398,000Source | 84,640,000Source | 88,771,000Source | 79,690,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 328,487,000Source | 292,170,000Source | 265,604,000Source | 253,582,000Source |
| Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary ImpairmentUSD | 24,483,000Source | 243,311,000Source | 210,484,000Source | 188,286,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 2,996,005,000Source | 2,705,753,000Source | 2,696,050,000Source | 2,606,956,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 6,403,000Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 330,949,000Source | 252,697,000Source | 310,077,000Source | 272,254,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 34,600,000Source | 8,662,000Source | 9,726,000Source | 2,538,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 883,259,000Source | 2,221,239,000Source | 1,861,787,000Source | 1,644,817,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -37,114,000Source | -258,641,000Source | -237,218,000Source | -206,159,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 1,984,545,000Source | 0Source | 744,092,000Source | 0Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | 21,297,000Source | 14,663,000Source | 26,015,000Source | 34,158,000Source |
| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment ChargesUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 11,692,576,000Source | 11,202,263,000Source | 11,164,992,000Source | 10,419,294,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 7,769,885,000Source | 5,901,375,000Source | 6,167,176,000Source | 5,920,509,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 2,460,569,000Source | 2,373,621,000Source | 2,436,508,000Source | 2,236,009,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 1,441,528,000Source | 2,898,232,000Source | 2,560,867,000Source | 2,260,787,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -37,114,000Source | -258,641,000Source | -237,218,000Source | -206,159,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 1,214,208,000Source | 2,473,936,000Source | 2,171,864,000Source | 1,917,071,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 330,949,000Source | 252,697,000Source | 310,077,000Source | 272,254,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 883,259,000Source | 2,221,239,000Source | 1,861,787,000Source | 1,644,817,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 85,398,000Source | 84,640,000Source | 88,771,000Source | 79,690,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 208,656,000Source | 179,462,000Source | 293,844,000Source | 235,365,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 6,403,000Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 3,922,691,000Source | 5,300,888,000Source | 4,997,816,000Source | 4,498,785,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 1,160,843,000Source | 1,796,428,000Source | 1,832,771,000Source | 1,816,622,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 224,806,000Source | 174,317,000Source | 161,511,000Source | 140,095,000Source |
| Interest Expense, DebtUSD | 236,784,000Source | 194,240,000Source | 176,066,000Source | 148,226,000Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, NetUSD | -190,206,000Source | -165,655,000Source | -151,785,000Source | -137,557,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 34,600,000Source | 8,662,000Source | 9,726,000Source | 2,538,000Source |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 61,655,000Source | 55,798,000Source | 50,030,000Source | 46,943,000Source |