If you'd invested in Hershey Company (The) (HSY): performance and returns
Looking for Hershey Company (The)'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Hershey Company (The) have returned?
This calculator shows how much Hershey Company (The) stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Hershey Company (The)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,016 | +2% |
| 3 years ago | $736 | -26% |
| 5 years ago | $1,205 | +20% |
| 10 years ago | $1,930 | +93% |
| since inception (1984) | $52,966 | +5197% |
Return by year (Hershey Company (The))
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -26% | $743 (-26%) |
| 2025 | +37% | $1,016 (+2%) |
| 2024 | -8% | $934 (-7%) |
| 2023 | -21% | $736 (-26%) |
| 2022 | +18% | $867 (-13%) |
| 2021 | +39% | $1,205 (+20%) |
| 2020 | +1% | $1,218 (+22%) |
| 2019 | +30% | $1,585 (+59%) |
| 2018 | +13% | $1,786 (+79%) |
| 2017 | -9% | $1,619 (+62%) |
| 2016 | +19% | $1,930 (+93%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HSY return?
$1,000 invested in Hershey Company (The) 10 years ago would be worth $1,930 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was HSY's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+39%). Worst year: 2023 (-21%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in HSY since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $52,966 (+5197%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Hershey Company (The)'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Hershey Company (The) pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Hershey Company (The)'s average annual return (ROI)?
Hershey Company (The)'s return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.