HSY (The Hershey Co) Retained Earnings : $5,698 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is The Hershey Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The Hershey Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $5,698 Mil.

The Hershey Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 ($4,997 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($5,173 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($5,173 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($5,698 Mil).

The Hershey Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($3,590 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($4,562 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($4,562 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($5,698 Mil).

The Hershey Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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The Hershey Co Retained Earnings Chart

The Hershey Co Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,928.67

2,719.94

3,589.78

4,562.26

5,698.32

The Hershey Co Quarterly Data
	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															4,562.26	5,087.13	4,997.27	5,172.72	5,698.32

The Hershey Co Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

The Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

The Hershey Co Business Description

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Address

19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033

Website

https://www.thehersheycompany.com

Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $54 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.

Executives

Steven E Voskuil	officer: SVP, Chief Financial Officer	5405 WINDWARD PARKWAY, ALPHARETTA GA 30004
Jennifer Mccalman	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Michele Buck	officer: SVP, Pres. US Snacks	THE HERSHEY COMPANY, 100 CRYSTAL A DRIVE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Christopher M Scalia	officer: SVP, CHRO	19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Charles R Raup	officer: President, U.S.	19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Deepak Bhatia	officer: SVP, Chief Technology Officer	THE HERSHEY COMPANY, 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Pamela M Arway	director	601 HAWAII ST., EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School	10 percent owner	100 MANSION ROAD EAST, P O BOX 445, HERSHEY PA 17033
Jason Reiman	officer: SVP Chief Supply Chain Officer	THE HERSHEY COMPANY, 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Maria T Kraus	director	THE HERSHEY COMPANY, 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Rohit Grover	officer: President, International	THE HERSHEY COMPANY, 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033
Robert Malcolm	director	C/O LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A., RUE DU SABLON 2-4, MORGES V8 1110
Anthony J. Palmer	director	P.O. BOX 619100, DALLAS TX 75261-9100
Hershey Trust Co	10 percent owner	100 MANSION ROAD EAST, HERSHEY PA 17033
Kristen J Riggs	officer: SVP, Chief Growth Officer	19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY PA 17033