Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Hershey Company (The) Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$8.92
FY2025
5-year range
$6.04 / $9.40
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-5.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 79
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 79 Consumer Staples companies, Hershey Company (The) is in the top 9% for free cash flow per share. Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.14 in FY2016 to $9.40 in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.92 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.0%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $7.53 to $8.92 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+122.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share decreased 5.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 79 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 29.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.92 | -5.1% |
| FY2024 | $9.40 | +24.8% |
| FY2023 | $7.53 | +24.6% |
| FY2022 | $6.04 | -12.7% |
| FY2021 | $6.92 | +14.2% |
| FY2020 | $6.06 | +28.9% |
| FY2019 | $4.70 | +34.2% |
| FY2018 | $3.50 | -23.4% |
| FY2017 | $4.58 | +113.6% |
| FY2016 | $2.14 | -44.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026