Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Hershey Company (The) Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
19.1%
FY2025
5-year range
19.1% / 57.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-59.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 19.1%, Hershey Company (The)'s return on equity (roe) ranks #23 of 81 in the Consumer Staples sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 19.1% in FY2025 to 107.8% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
19.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -33.7%.
Declined from 45.4% to 19.1% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -38.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -33.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#23 of 81 in Consumer StaplesTop 28% of 81This company 19.1% Sector average 63.2%
▼
-69.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 59.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 44.1pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.1% | -59.6% |
| FY2024 | 47.1% | +3.7% |
| FY2023 | 45.4% | -20.5% |
| FY2022 | 57.1% | +37.0% |
| FY2021 | 41.7% | -20.9% |
| FY2020 | 52.7% | +17.1% |
| FY2019 | 45.0% | -12.5% |
| FY2018 | 51.5% | -39.8% |
| FY2017 | 85.5% | -20.6% |
| FY2016 | 107.8% | +31.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026