← Research LibraryThe BriefFY2025 10-K · headline figures audited against SEC data
Hershey produced modest growth and very strong free cash flow, but lower profit, cocoa inflation and faster inventory growth weakened the confectionery economics.
The read at a glance✓ Audited against SEC data
- Growth — Revenue grew 4.4%OK
- Profitability — Net income declined 60.2% to $883.259M from $2.221BWatch
- Cash flow — Free cash flow declined 5.3% to $1.823B from $1.926BWatch
- Margins — Operating margin contracted 1354 bps to 12.33%Watch
- Accounting — Powerful cash generation under commodity pressureNote
- Insiders — 3 purchases and 82 salesOK
Business
Hershey manufactures and markets chocolate, candy, snacks and related products.
Where the revenue comes from
Fiscal 2025, as HERSHEY CO reports it. History and quarterly detail are in the app.
- North America Confectionery$9.5B
- North America Salty Snacks$1.3B
- International$941.6M
Leadership changes
From HERSHEY CO's own filings, the day they're filed.
- Michele G. Buck · Chief Executive Officer · departureeff. 2026-06-30
- Joe Park · President and Chief · appointmenteff. 2026-06-29
- Jason Reiman · President · departureeff. 2026-05-28
Latest filings
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-09-02
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-07-30
- 10-Q · Quarterly report2026-07-30
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-06-09
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-05-28
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