What one share of Hershey holds
The Hershey Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 24, 1927 as a successor to a business founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey.
Hershey’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-28; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-28.
| Sales | $59.79 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.32 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $2.11 |
| Free cash flow | $10.95 |
| Dividends | $5.49 |
| Cash and investments | $4.01 |
| Debt | $28.80 |
| Book value | $23.11 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $22.56 | $1.37 | $1.15 | $1.13 | — | $1.40 |
| 2009 | $23.14 | $1.90 | $0.55 | $4.10 | — | $3.16 |
| 2010 | $24.62 | $2.21 | $0.78 | $3.13 | — | $3.97 |
| 2011 | $26.45 | $2.74 | $1.41 | $1.15 | — | $3.81 |
| 2012 | $29.10 | $2.89 | $1.13 | $3.66 | — | $4.63 |
| 2013 | $31.45 | $3.61 | $1.42 | $3.82 | — | $7.17 |
| 2014 | $33.01 | $3.77 | $1.65 | $2.11 | — | $6.58 |
| 2019 | $37.93 | $5.46 | $1.51 | $6.87 | — | $8.33 |
| 2020 | $38.94 | $6.11 | $2.11 | $6.01 | — | $10.73 |
| 2021 | $43.17 | $7.11 | $2.39 | $7.64 | — | $13.38 |
| 2022 | $50.42 | $7.96 | $2.51 | $8.75 | — | $16.10 |
| 2023 | $54.33 | $9.06 | $3.75 | $7.55 | — | $20.05 |
| 2024 | $55.07 | $10.92 | $2.98 | $9.47 | — | $23.30 |
| 2025 | $57.45 | $4.34 | $2.23 | $8.96 | — | $22.86 |
Common questions about Hershey
How much does one share of Hershey earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Hershey earned $7.32 of profit on $59.79 of sales, keeping about 12¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Hershey pay a dividend?
Yes. Hershey paid $5.49 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 75¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Hershey’s book value per share?
Hershey’s book value is $23.11 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 28, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Hershey have?
Each share of Hershey has $4.01 of cash and investments and $28.80 of debt, as of June 28, 2026.
What is Hershey’s free cash flow per share?
$10.95 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Hershey’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.37 in 2008 to $4.34 in 2025, growing about 7.0% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Hershey bought back shares?
Hershey’s share count fell about 11% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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