Founded in 1894, Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey Company (HSY) engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company has a market capitalization of $47 billion and offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums, and more items under world-renowned brands.
Shares of the company have outperformed the broader market over the past year and in 2026. HSY stock has surged 52% over the past 52 weeks and has grown 27.2% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 14% over the past year and risen 1.3% in 2026.
