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| About Hershey |
| The Hershey produces chocolate and snack as well as engages in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. Co.'s segments are: North America Confectionery, which includes chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, pantry and food service lines; North America Salty Snacks, which includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks; and International, which has operations and manufactures product in Mexico, Brazil, India and Malaysia, and also distributes and sells confectionery products in export markets of Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Africa and other regions. According to our Hershey stock split history records, Hershey has had 3 splits. |
Hershey (HSY) has 3 splits in our Hershey stock split history database. The first split for HSY took place on September 16, 1986. This was a 3 for 1 split, meaning for each share of HSY owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 3 shares. For example, a 1000 share position pre-split, became a 3000 share position following the split. HSY's second split took place on September 16, 1996. This was a 2 for 1 split, meaning for each share of HSY owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 2 shares. For example, a 3000 share position pre-split, became a 6000 share position following the split. HSY's third split took place on June 16, 2004. This was a 2 for 1 split, meaning for each share of HSY owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 2 shares. For example, a 6000 share position pre-split, became a 12000 share position following the split.
When a company such as Hershey splits its shares, the market capitalization before and after the split takes place remains stable, meaning the shareholder now owns more shares but each are valued at a lower price per share. Often, however, a lower priced stock on a per-share basis can attract a wider range of buyers. If that increased demand causes the share price to appreciate, then the total market capitalization rises post-split. This does not always happen, however, often depending on the underlying fundamentals of the business.
Looking at the Hershey stock split history from start to finish, an original position size of 1000 shares would have turned into 12000 today. Below, we examine the compound annual growth rate — CAGR for short — of an investment into Hershey shares, starting with a $10,000 purchase of HSY, presented on a split-history-adjusted basis factoring in the complete Hershey stock split history.
| Growth of $10,000.00 With Dividends Reinvested | |||
| Start date: | 01/14/2014 | ||
| End date: | 01/12/2024 | ||
| Start price/share: | $98.67 | ||
| End price/share: | $190.64 | ||
| Starting shares: | 101.35 | ||
| Ending shares: | 126.54 | ||
| Dividends reinvested/share: | $29.87 | ||
| Total return: | 141.23% | ||
| Average Annual Total Return: | 9.21% | ||
| Starting investment: | $10,000.00 | ||
| Ending investment: | $24,133.71 | ||
| Years: | 10.00 | ||
| Growth of $10,000.00 Without Dividends Reinvested | |||
| Start date: | 01/14/2014 | ||
| End date: | 01/12/2024 | ||
| Start price/share: | $98.67 | ||
| End price/share: | $190.64 | ||
| Dividends collected/share: | $29.87 | ||
| Total return: | 123.48% | ||
| Average Annual Total Return: | 8.37% | ||
| Starting investment: | $10,000.00 | ||
| Ending investment: | $22,340.39 | ||
| Years: | 10.00 | ||
| HSY Split History Table | |
| Date | Ratio |
| 09/16/1986 | 3 for 1 |
| 09/16/1996 | 2 for 1 |
| 06/16/2004 | 2 for 1 |
| Consumer Stock Splits |
| HSY is categorized under the Consumer sector; below are some other companies in the same sector that also have a history of stock splits: HWG Split History Also explore: HSY shares outstanding history
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