The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE: HSY · Real-Time Price · USD
188.08
-0.12 (-0.06%)
Nov 28, 2025, 1:00 PM EST - Market closed
Hershey Employees
The Hershey Company had 20,030 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 475 or -2.32% compared to the previous year.
Employees
20,030
Change (1Y)
-475
Growth (1Y)
-2.32%
Revenue / Employee
$573,594
Profits / Employee
$67,890
Market Cap
38.14B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 20,030 | -475 | -2.32% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 20,505 | 640 | 3.22% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 19,865 | 875 | 4.61% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 18,990 | 2,310 | 13.85% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 16,680 | 540 | 3.35% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 16,140 | -280 | -1.71% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16,420 | -490 | -2.90% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16,910 | -1,070 | -5.95% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17,980 | -2,730 | -13.18% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 20,710 | -1,740 | -7.75% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 22,450 | 7,650 | 51.69% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14,800 | 600 | 4.23% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 14,200 | 400 | 2.90% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 13,800 | 300 | 2.22% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13,500 | -200 | -1.46% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13,700 | -700 | -4.86% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 14,400 | 1,600 | 12.50% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12,800 | -2,200 | -14.67% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 15,000 | 1,250 | 9.09% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 13,750 | -2,250 | -14.06% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 16,000 | 1,200 | 8.11% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 14,800 | -600 | -3.90% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 15,400 | -600 | -3.75% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 16,000 | 300 | 1.91% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 15,700 | 400 | 2.61% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 15,300 | -900 | -5.56% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 16,200 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 16,200 | 900 | 5.88% |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 15,300 | 500 | 3.38% |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 14,800 | -800 | -5.13% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 15,600 | -300 | -1.89% |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 15,900 | 2,200 | 16.06% |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 13,700 | -300 | -2.14% |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 14,000 | 1,300 | 10.24% |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 12,700 | 900 | 7.63% |
| Dec 31, 1989 | 11,800 | -300 | -2.48% |
| Dec 31, 1988 | 12,100 | 1,560 | 14.80% |
| Dec 31, 1987 | 10,540 | 330 | 3.23% |
| Dec 31, 1986 | 10,210 | -170 | -1.64% |
| Dec 31, 1985 | 10,380 | 230 | 2.27% |
| Dec 31, 1984 | 10,150 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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HSY News
- 3 days ago - Hershey's Kisses Celebrates 35 Years of Iconic 'Holiday Bells' Commercial on NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller" Special - PRNewsWire
- 9 days ago - Hershey Completes Acquisition of LesserEvil, Expanding Consumer Choice - PRNewsWire
- 10 days ago - Hershey After The Cocoa Crash: Is A New Bull Case Forming? (Rating Upgrade) - Seeking Alpha
- 11 days ago - Beef, Coffee, Cocoa Are Set to Get Cheaper. These Food Stocks Are Rising. - Barrons
- 16 days ago - 3 Growth Stocks Wall Street Might Be Sleeping On, but I'm Not - The Motley Fool
- 16 days ago - The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $600 Right Now - The Motley Fool
- 16 days ago - Holiday Magic and Savings! Arrive at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD with a Ride Makeover and New Holiday Bundle - PRNewsWire
- 22 days ago - The Hershey Company Delivers Holiday Magic with New Treats and Timeless Favorites - PRNewsWire