Hershey’s (HSY): Breaking Records During A Recession?

The Hershey Company (HSY) is a multinational manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, pantry items, gum, mint refreshment, snack bites and mixes, and spreads. It has three reportable segments, including North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International, which operate and manufacture products across several countries. Hershey’s is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. HSY is listed on NYSE and is a component of S&P 500 under Consumer Staples.