Gross Profit for Hershey (HSY)
According to Hershey's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $3.89B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
HSY
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.89B
YoY change
-26.6%
5Y CAGR
+1.0%
Peak year (2024)
$5.30B
Cumulative gross profit
$95.72B
Gross Profit history chart for Hershey (HSY) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Hershey (HSY) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.89B | -26.6% | ||
| 2024 | $5.30B | +6.1% | ||
| 2023 | $5.00B | +11.1% | ||
| 2022 | $4.50B | +11.1% | ||
| 2021 | $4.05B | +9.4% | ||
| 2020 | $3.70B | +2.2% | ||
| 2019 | $3.62B | +1.3% | ||
| 2018 | $3.58B | +3.5% | ||
| 2017 | $3.46B | +9.0% | ||
| 2016 | $3.17B | -6.3% | ||
| 2015 | $3.38B | +1.4% | ||
| 2014 | $3.34B | +1.7% | ||
| 2013 | $3.28B | +14.7% | ||
| 2012 | $2.86B | +13.0% | ||
| 2011 | $2.53B | +4.8% | ||
| 2010 | $2.42B | +17.6% | ||
| 2009 | $2.05B | +16.8% | ||
| 2008 | $1.76B | +7.7% | ||
| 2007 | $1.63B | -12.6% | ||
| 2006 | $1.87B | +0.2% | ||
| 2005 | $1.86B | +6.9% | ||
| 2004 | $1.74B | +7.1% | ||
| 2003 | $1.63B | +4.4% | ||
| 2002 | $1.56B | +6.2% | ||
| 2001 | $1.47B | +8.9% | ||
| 2000 | $1.35B | -24.2% | ||
| 1999 | $1.78B | -9.6% | ||
| 1998 | $1.97B | +0.1% | ||
| 1997 | $1.97B | +8.0% | ||
| 1996 | $1.82B | +7.2% | ||
| 1995 | $1.70B | +3.7% | ||
| 1994 | $1.64B | +2.0% | ||
| 1993 | $1.61B | +8.2% | ||
| 1992 | $1.48B | +15.0% | ||
| 1991 | $1.29B | +7.4% | ||
| 1990 | $1.20B | +16.5% | ||
| 1989 | $1.03B | +15.4% | ||
| 1988 | $893.40M | +0.1% | ||
| 1987 | $892.30M | +15.1% | ||
| 1986 | $775.10M | +12.3% | ||
| 1985 | $690.10M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Hershey's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual gross profit for Hershey (HSY) came in at $3.89B – declined 26.6% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Hershey gross profit produced a CAGR of +1.0% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Hershey gross profit declined from $5.30B in 2024 to $3.89B in 2025, a 26.6% drawdown.
2024 marks the peak gross profit at $5.30B, with the historical low of $690.10M recorded in 1985.
Within Consumer Defensive, Hershey (HSY) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $32.45B.
Hershey Gross Profit by Year
Hershey Gross Profit 2025: $3.89B
Hershey gross profit in 2025 was $3.89B, declined 26.6% below 2024.
Hershey Gross Profit 2024: $5.30B
Hershey gross profit in 2024 was $5.30B, grew 6.1% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Hershey Gross Profit 2023: $5.00B
Hershey gross profit in 2023 was $5.00B, grew 11.1% from 2022.
Hershey Gross Profit 2022: $4.50B
Hershey gross profit in 2022 was $4.50B, grew 11.1% from 2021.
Hershey Gross Profit 2021: $4.05B
Hershey gross profit in 2021 was $4.05B.
See more financial history for Hershey (HSY).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Hershey, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $177.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $50.86B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $43.12B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $35.35B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $29.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $27.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $17.44B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $4.63B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hershey's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Hershey (HSY) is $3.89B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Hershey gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Hershey (HSY) gross profit changed -26.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Hershey gross profit?
- Hershey (HSY) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +1.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Hershey gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Hershey gross profit reached its highest annual value of $5.30B in 2024.
What was Hershey gross profit in 2024?
- Hershey (HSY) gross profit in 2024 was $5.30B.
What was Hershey gross profit in 2025?
- Hershey (HSY) gross profit in 2025 was $3.89B.
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