Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company (HSY) manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items in the U.S. and internationally. With a market cap of $33.6 billion, Hershey operates through North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International segments.
The confectioner has notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. HSY stock has observed a marginal 31 bps uptick in 2025 and declined 5.7% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.6% gains on a YTD basis and 17.5% returns over the past year.
