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Hershey Co - Company Profile

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Hershey Co - Overview

Brands
5th Avenue, Almond Joy, Bark Thins, Breath Savers, Brookside, Bubble Yum, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Hershey's, Ice Breakers, Jolly Rancher, Kisses, Kit Kat, Milk Duds, Mounds, Mr. Goodbar, Payday, Reese's, Rolo, Skor, Symphony, Twizzlers, Watchamacallit, Whoppers, York, Zagnut, Zero
Description
Hershey Co is a public company headquartered in Pennsylvania with an estimated 18,990 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least four industries: Chocolate Production, Candy Production, Confectionery Wholesaling, Cocoa & Drinking Chocolate Production and Cocoa & Drinking Chocolate Production. Their largest market share is in the Chocolate Production industry, where they account for an estimated 17.9% of total industry revenue and are considered a Rising Star because they display lower market share, but displaying stronger profit and revenue growth than some of their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: Hershey Co

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 19 East Chocolate Avenue External Rptg & Compliance Hershey PA 17033

Website: https://www.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home.html

Employees: 18990

Hershey Co - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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Hershey Co - Products and Services

  • Chocolate Production in the US

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Chocolate Production in the US industry, Hershey Co offers:
    • Chocolate molded with candy, fruit, nut or granola

  • Candy Production in the US

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Candy Production in the US industry, Hershey Co offers:
    • Gum
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Hershey Co - Analyst Insights

The company is dedicated to protecting the environment

The company operates its business, keeping sustainability in mind to help protect the environment and overall planet. For example, the company, by 2030, plans to invest a total of $500 million toward supporting cocoa farmers and their communities. Additionally, in 2020, the company has begun sourcing 100% of its cocoa from certified and sustainable sources. Moreover, the company invests in numerous programs to improve the livelihood of farmers and address various risks related to society and the environment. Specifically, the company has helped with improving nutrition and education quality for children at schools, supporting young individuals in becoming future leaders, working to protect forests and spread more agricultural practices that are environmentally responsible. Furthermore, the company has made significant efforts toward combatting climate change.

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In response to volatile demand in the wake of the first COVID-19 surge, the company undertook a comprehensive cost reduction program, aimed at shoring up labor and supply costs.

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Hershey Co - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on Hershey Co's performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the US, Chocolate Production in the US, and Candy Production in the US industries.
Strengths
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Weaknesses
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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Hershey Co - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartHershey Co Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Revenue8,971.38,149.77,986.37,791.17,515.47,440.2
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pie_chartHershey Co Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Cash and EquivalentsN/AN/AN/A588.0380.2297.0
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pie_chartHershey Co Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Net Income1,482.81,275.41,146.81,171.1756.5720.0
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