The Hershey Company (HSY) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Hershey shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Hershey stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 10.1 million shares (6.89% of the company), worth about $1.78 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.6%.
In Q2 2026, 1,469 institutional holdings reports listed 174.0 million shares worth $23.30 billion, up 39.2% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 102 transactions in the last two years: 42 sales worth $107.02 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 18, 2026 (Voskuil Steven E, Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 18, 2026.
The Hershey Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Hershey shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 10.1 million | 6.89% | $1.8B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 9.7 million | 6.62% | $1.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.3 million | 4.97% | $1.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 7.2 million | 4.94% | $1.3B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 5.6 million | 3.86% | $995.0M |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 4.8 million | 3.25% | $839.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.3 million | 2.93% | $754.0M |
| RBC Private Counsel (USA), Inc. | 4.0 million | 2.75% | $708.0M |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 3.5 million | 2.39% | $617.0M |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 3.0 million | 2.05% | $529.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Hershey institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,469 | 174.0 million | $23.3B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,533 | 125.0 million | $25.9B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,473 | 128.0 million | $23.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,424 | 128.0 million | $24.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,381 | 132.0 million | $21.8B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,418 | 123.0 million | $21.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,428 | 122.0 million | $20.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,466 | 129.0 million | $24.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Hershey insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voskuil Steven E | May 18, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 186.25 per share. | $279,375 |
| Hershey Trust Co | May 15, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 186.87 - 196.20 per share. | $3.8M |
| Hershey Trust Co | May 13, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 184.74 - 196.22 per share. | $5.7M |
| Hershey Trust Co | May 8, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 182.98 - 187.09 per share. | $3.7M |
| Hershey Trust Co | May 6, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 180.76 - 187.21 per share. | $5.5M |
| Hershey Trust Co | May 1, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 180.59 - 186.53 per share. | $3.7M |
| Hershey Trust Co | Apr 24, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 190.64 - 193.15 per share. | $3.8M |
| Hershey Trust Co | Apr 22, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 187.98 - 195.16 per share. | $5.7M |
| Voskuil Steven E | Apr 20, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 194.10 per share. | $291,150 |
| Hershey Trust Co | Apr 17, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 190.28 - 194.18 per share. | $3.8M |
| Hershey Trust Co | Apr 15, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 191.89 - 200.24 per share. | $5.9M |
| Hershey Trust Co | Apr 10, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 202.45 - 210.54 per share. | $4.1M |
Newest 12 of 102 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Hershey stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.89% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.62%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (4.97%).
How many institutions own Hershey stock?
1,469 institutional holdings reports listed Hershey shares in Q2 2026, 174.0 million shares in all worth $23.30 billion.
Are Hershey insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 42 sales and no purchases (102 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 18, 2026.
