Tom Gayner's HSY Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 67,500 shares of The Hershey Company (HSY) worth $12.28 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 21 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Tom Gayner has maintained a strategic position in HSY, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 14,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 24,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's The Hershey Company (HSY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Hershey Company (HSY) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +12,000 | New Buy | 12,000 | $89.25 |
| Q1 2016 | +4,400 | Add 36.67% | 16,400 | $92.07 |
| Q2 2016 | +7,700 | Add 46.95% | 24,100 | $113.49 |
| Q4 2018 | -24,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,500 | New Buy | 9,500 | $194.50 |
| Q2 2024 | +12,000 | Add 126.32% | 21,500 | $183.83 |
| Q3 2024 | +14,500 | Add 67.44% | 36,000 | $191.78 |
| Q4 2024 | +9,000 | Add 25.00% | 45,000 | $169.35 |
| Q1 2025 | +9,500 | Add 21.11% | 54,500 | $171.03 |
| Q4 2025 | +13,000 | Add 23.85% | 67,500 | $181.98 |
Tom Gayner's The Hershey Company Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased The Hershey Company (HSY) in Q4 2015, acquiring 12,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner has held The Hershey Company (HSY) for 21 quarters since Q4 2015.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to The Hershey Company (HSY) was in Q3 2024, adding 36,000 shares worth $6.9 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 67,500 shares of The Hershey Company (HSY), valued at approximately $12.28 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Hershey Company (HSY) represents approximately 0.10% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in The Hershey Company (HSY) was 67,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.