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The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company

HSYNYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$184.58
+$1.87(+1.02%)
Market Cap$37.4B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$239.48
52W Low$160.07
Overview

The Hershey Company (HSY) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

HSY · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$925.9M▲ +26.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$925.9M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+26.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$877.0M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$925.9MCash on Hand
Total Debt$5.40BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$4.48BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 15%Debt 85%

The Hershey Company carries a net debt position of $4.48B. Total debt ($5.40B) exceeds cash on hand ($925.9M). The Hershey Company cash vs debt ratio: 15% cash / 85% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$925.9M − $5.40B = −$4.48B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
HSY annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$925.9M+26.7%
Dec 31, 2024$730.7M+81.8%
Dec 31, 2023$401.9M-13.4%
Dec 31, 2022$463.9M+40.9%
Dec 31, 2021$329.3M-71.2%
HSY cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation
COST
$15.28B3.5%#2
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
$13.87B4.1%#3
Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc.
WMT
$10.73B1.1%#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company
PG
$9.56B2.8%
#5
The Hershey Company
The Hershey CompanyYOU
HSY
$925.9M2.5%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The Hershey Company (HSY) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $925.9M, comprising $925.9M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as The Hershey Company cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The Hershey Company cash reserves or cash position.

The Hershey Company annual cash on hand history shows increased +26.7% in 2025: increased +26.7% in 2025. The Hershey Company cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The Hershey Company carries total debt of $5.40B against cash of $925.9M, resulting in a net debt position of -$4.48B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

HSY cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, The Hershey Company (HSY) has $925,859,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $925,859,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 29, 2026): $876,976,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The Hershey Company · The Hershey Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025