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Hershey Co.
HSYConsumer StaplesGenerated Jul 5, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC
HSY (Hershey Co.) analytical snapshot. Return on equity 56.43%, ROA 14.38%, ROIC 77.61%. Net income up ▲ +13.2% YoY. Debt/equity 1.12, current ratio 1.24, net debt $4.82B. Market cap $40.76B at $182.14 per share. EV/Operating income ≈ 17.80 (EV $45.59B). FCF DCF intrinsic value ≈ $119.30 → implied downside +34.5%. Risk: Elevated. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score -26 (data confidence 81%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFundamentals
Return on equity 56.43%, ROA 14.38%, ROIC 77.61%. Net income up ▲ +13.2% YoY. Debt/equity 1.12, current ratio 1.24, net debt $4.82B.
- Return on equity 56.43%, ROA 14.38%, ROIC 77.61%.
- Net income up ▲ +13.2% YoY.
- Debt/equity 1.12, current ratio 1.24, net debt $4.82B.
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $473.6M | 84.86 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | $899.5M | 65.27 |
| 2018 | $7.44B | — | 42.60 | 16.87 | 9.68 | $744.0M | 78.66 |
| 2019 | $1.97B | -73.5% | 175.23 | 66.60 | 39.71 | $991.8M | 55.98 |
| 2020 | $7.79B | +295.1% | 45.89 | 20.84 | 15.11 | $1.27B | 67.71 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.45B | 51.46 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.26B | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.59B | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.81B | 59.65 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55B | 56.43 |
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2018 | $1.97B | — | — | 17.76% |
| Jul 1, 2018 | $3.72B | — | +88.8% | 15.50% |
| Jul 1, 2018 | $1.75B | — | -53.0% | 32.94% |
| Mar 31, 2019 | $2.02B | — | +15.1% | 15.09% |
| Jun 30, 2019 | $3.78B | — | +87.6% | 16.31% |
| Jun 30, 2019 | $1.77B | — | -53.3% | 34.92% |
Filings & Ownership
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 17, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Apr 30, 2026. 7 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 17, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Apr 30, 2026.
- 7 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 1 sell transactions — net selling $260.1K.
- ~10,000+ recent 13F-HR filings reference Hershey Co.; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include DSAM Partners LLP, ALLEGHANY CORP /DE, ALLEGHANY CORP /DE.
- 20 recent 13G passive institutional ownership notices.
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| DSAM Partners LLP | 13F-HR | Aug 13, 2015 |
| ALLEGHANY CORP /DE | 13F-HR | May 5, 2015 |
| ALLEGHANY CORP /DE | 13F-HR | Nov 12, 2014 |
| ALLEGHANY CORP /DE | 13F-HR | Feb 4, 2015 |
| COLUMBIA CAPITAL LLC | 13F-HR | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Insider | Date | Net | Buys/Sells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voskuil Steven E | Jun 22, 2026 | -$260.1K | 0/1 |
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED JUNE 3, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED MAY 28, 2026 |
| May 8, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED MAY 5, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 30, 2026 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 14, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED MARCH 31, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K | FORM 8-K DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2026 |
SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
3 risk signal(s), 1 positive signal(s), 2 watch item(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. 3 risk signal(s) detected versus 1 positive signal(s). The balance of evidence suggests elevated filing-specific risk that warrants monitoring in subsequent filings.
- Gross margin compression: Gross margin contracted +164.0%pp (from 228.1% to 64.1%). This may reflect input cost inflation, pricing pressure, or product mix shift toward lower-margin segments.
- Material weakness in internal controls: The term "material weakness" appears in 21 recent filing(s) (vs 2 in the prior period). This risk language is ongoing.
- NEW: Restatement of financial statements in latest filing: The term "restate" "financial statements" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 2 filing(s).
- Operating cash flow exceeds net income: OCF is 1.25x net income, indicating high earnings quality — cash conversion is strong and accruals are not inflating reported profits.
- R&D intensity declining: R&D as % of revenue fell from 2.4% to 0.6%. This may signal reduced innovation investment — potentially impacting long-term competitive position. Compare with peer R&D trends.
- NEW: Off-balance sheet arrangements: Off-balance sheet arrangements appears in recent filings but not in the prior 24-month period. Monitor for materiality.
- Endogenous analysis: 3 risk signal(s) detected versus 1 positive signal(s). The balance of evidence suggests elevated filing-specific risk that warrants monitoring in subsequent filings.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 2 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Restatement of financial statements, Off-balance sheet arrangements.
- Ongoing high-severity risk language: Material weakness in internal controls.
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.97B | $7.79B | $5.82B | +295.1% |
| Gross profit | $4.50B | $5.00B | $499.0M | +11.1% |
| Operating income | $2.26B | $2.56B | $300.1M | +13.3% |
| Net income | $1.64B | $1.86B | $217.0M | +13.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.33B | $2.32B | $-4.6M | -0.2% |
| Capex | $519.5M | $771.1M | $251.6M | +48.4% |
| Total assets | $11.90B | $12.95B | $1.04B | +8.8% |
| Total liabilities | $7.80B | $8.23B | $428.4M | +5.5% |
| Long-term debt | $3.26B | $4.23B | $974.5M | +29.9% |
| Cash & equivalents | $374.9M | $346.5M | $-28.3M | -7.6% |
| Stockholders equity | $2.76B | $3.30B | $542.3M | +19.7% |
| Inventory | $1.34B | $1.25B | $-86.9M | -6.5% |
| Accounts receivable | $823.6M | $800.4M | $-23.2M | -2.8% |
| R&D expense | $46.9M | $50.0M | $3.1M | +6.6% |
| SG&A expense | $2.24B | $2.44B | $200.5M | +9.0% |
| Interest expense | $140.1M | $161.5M | $21.4M | +15.3% |
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Removed | AdvertisingExpense, AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent, CommonStockSharesIssued, CommonStockSharesOutstanding, CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit, DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations, DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material weakness in internal controls | high | 21 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Restatement of financial statements | high | 2 | 0 | NEW |
| Impairment charge | medium | 49 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Restructuring | medium | 65 | 8 | Ongoing |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 28 | 0 | NEW |
| Related party transactions | low | 9 | 6 | Ongoing |
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- ProValuationMarket cap $40.76B at $182.14 per share.
- ProPrice & TechnicalsPrice $182.14 — downtrend (below 200-DMA); 1-month momentum negative.
- ProMacro & RatesMarket regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
- ProRisk ScorecardComposite risk: Elevated.
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Macro exposure
Defensive · Low sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. Hershey Co. is a defensive name (low macro sensitivity) — a supportive backdrop, though defensives lag risk-on tapes.
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