Who owns Hershey's?
Hershey's is owned by Hershey (the United States, NYSE: HSY).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Hershey Company verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Founded
- 1900
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hershey's
The Hershey's milk chocolate bar went on sale in 1900, made possible by Milton Hershey's process for mass-producing milk chocolate, which had been a Swiss speciality. Its slightly sour note, from the company's own milk handling, defines what American chocolate tastes like to many consumers.
Ownership timeline of Hershey's
Where Hershey's sits in Hershey
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hershey's?
The parent company of Hershey's is Hershey, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hershey's American?
Yes. Hershey's originated in the United States in 1900 and its owner, Hershey, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Hershey's still owned by Hershey?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hershey's is still owned by Hershey. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Hershey Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-17 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 17 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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