The Hershey Company
HSYNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods And Meats
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Market overview
Down−USD 3.72 (−2.21%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 165.72
- Previous close
- USD 168.23
- Day high
- USD 166.52
- Day low
- USD 163.05
- Volume
- 1,942,756
- Market cap
- USD 33,054,279,680
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 179.95 | USD 181.50 | USD 178.94 | USD 181.45 | 1,335,000 | |
| USD 182.04 | USD 183.70 | USD 180.97 | USD 181.83 | 1,020,100 | |
| USD 184.36 | USD 184.61 | USD 180.30 | USD 180.77 | 1,869,800 | |
| USD 195.71 | USD 200.50 | USD 193.17 | USD 199.12 | 1,888,400 | |
| USD 190.32 | USD 194.79 | USD 189.48 | USD 194.75 | 1,401,500 | |
| USD 221.08 | USD 222.06 | USD 214.62 | USD 219.40 | 2,696,900 | |
| USD 232.17 | USD 236.78 | USD 232.17 | USD 236.28 | 2,289,800 | |
| USD 234.96 | USD 236.02 | USD 230.18 | USD 232.05 | 1,249,100 | |
| USD 212.19 | USD 212.71 | USD 209.13 | USD 210.58 | 2,274,900 | |
| USD 205.45 | USD 208.84 | USD 204.99 | USD 207.97 | 1,474,500 | |
| USD 191.24 | USD 191.95 | USD 188.22 | USD 188.71 | 1,258,400 | |
| USD 181.67 | USD 186.39 | USD 181.64 | USD 184.91 | 1,702,200 | |
| USD 191.68 | USD 192.12 | USD 188.00 | USD 190.84 | 1,615,300 | |
| USD 184.49 | USD 187.43 | USD 183.36 | USD 184.58 | 1,618,300 | |
| USD 174.68 | USD 179.41 | USD 173.41 | USD 179.27 | 2,860,900 | |
| USD 173.09 | USD 174.03 | USD 170.85 | USD 171.65 | 2,644,100 | |
| USD 172.99 | USD 175.56 | USD 172.12 | USD 174.30 | 1,954,800 | |
| USD 181.07 | USD 182.88 | USD 180.21 | USD 182.75 | 1,375,200 | |
| USD 188.13 | USD 188.91 | USD 186.01 | USD 187.18 | 932,200 | |
| USD 173.00 | USD 173.30 | USD 169.71 | USD 172.19 | 1,459,300 | |
| USD 169.33 | USD 170.12 | USD 166.55 | USD 166.88 | 991,100 | |
| USD 162.98 | USD 163.14 | USD 157.44 | USD 157.61 | 2,041,300 | |
| USD 162.11 | USD 163.11 | USD 161.34 | USD 162.74 | 1,091,800 | |
| USD 167.37 | USD 168.83 | USD 165.69 | USD 168.21 | 1,440,871 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items. The company operates in two segments, North America; and International and Other. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products comprising mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items, including spreads, meat snacks, bars and snack bites, mixes, popcorn and protein bars, and cookies. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Lancaster, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breathsavers, Bubble Yum, SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty, Oatmega, Paqui, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Sustainable cocoa sourcing programs: Hershey has commitments to source 100% certified and sustainable cocoa and has invested in Cocoa For Good programs focusing on farmer livelihoods, child labor remediation and climate resilience in its supply chain.
- GHG emissions and renewable energy targets: The company has set greenhouse gas reduction targets for its operations and has invested in energy-efficiency projects and renewable energy purchases to lower its operational carbon footprint.
- Packaging and waste initiatives: Hershey has public goals to increase recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging and to reduce packaging waste, and has reported investments in packaging innovation and partnerships to improve recyclability.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Deforestation and cocoa supply chain risks: Like many cocoa-dependent companies, Hershey faces ongoing risks related to deforestation and land-use change in West Africa and challenges fully eliminating child labor and traceability issues across smallholde
- Plastic packaging and food waste concerns: Despite targets, Hershey continues to rely on multi-layer plastic packaging for many products, posing recyclability challenges and contributing to single-use plastic waste risks in markets.
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Audited Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Hershey Company (HSY)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for The Hershey Company (HSY). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is The Hershey Company considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Staples?
Independent benchmark status for The Hershey Company is evaluated relative to Consumer Staples peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for The Hershey Company?
Key material risks for The Hershey Company include: Deforestation and cocoa supply chain risks: Like many cocoa-dependent companies, Hershey faces ongoing risks related to deforestation and land-use change in West Africa and challenges fully eliminating child labor and traceability issues across smallholde; Plastic packaging and food waste concerns: Despite targets, Hershey continues to rely on multi-layer plastic packaging for many products, posing recyclability challenges and contributing to single-use plastic waste risks in markets.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.