Company / Operating Cash Flow
Hershey Company (The) Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $2.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-10.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 87
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Hershey Company (The)'s operating cash flow of $2.3B is higher than 82% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $844M in FY2016 to $2.5B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.3%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Remained stable around $2.3B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+21.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +7.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 10.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #16 out of 87 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.3B | -10.0% |
| FY2024 | $2.5B | +9.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.3B | +36.7% |
| FY2022 | $1.7B | -3.6% |
| FY2021 | $1.8B | +10.2% |
| FY2020 | $1.6B | +28.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.2B | +23.3% |
| FY2018 | $1.0B | -18.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | +48.0% |
| FY2016 | $844.4M | -29.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026