Who owns Hershey's Kisses?
Hershey's Kisses 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
- Founded
- 1907
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hershey's Kisses
Hershey's Kisses have been made since 1907, and the plume of paper sticking out of the foil, added in 1921 as a trademark identifier, is registered trade dress. The name is said to come from the sound the machine makes as it deposits the chocolate onto the belt.
Ownership timeline of Hershey's Kisses
Where Hershey's Kisses sits in Hershey
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hershey's Kisses?
The parent company of Hershey's Kisses is Hershey, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hershey's Kisses American?
Yes. Hershey's Kisses originated in the United States in 1907 and its owner, Hershey, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Hershey's Kisses still owned by Hershey?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hershey's Kisses 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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