HERSHEY CO (HSY) Return on equity 2016–2025
HERSHEY CO (HSY) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
19.0%FY2025 · since FY2016: 91.6% → 19.0%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.0% | -28.1 pp |
| FY2024 | 47.1% | +1.7 pp |
| FY2023 | 45.4% | -4.4 pp |
| FY2022 | 49.8% | -3.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 53.6% | -3.6 pp |
| FY2020 | 57.2% | -8.9 pp |
| FY2019 | 66.1% | -18.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 84.2% | -1.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 85.5% | -6.1 pp |
| FY2016 | 91.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice