This paper deals with the analysis of business performance of selected companies in the domestic and global confectionery industry. The paper also include individual and comparative financial analysis and considers analysis of existing trends in the industry. Main purpose is to determine the financial and business performance of selected companies. The aim of the research is to analyze and evaluate their performance through data from basic financial reports and from available scientific research of confectionery companies and industry. Qualitative approach briefly describes the business of each selected company, as well as the current business environment in which the companies are located. The primary research covers a period of five years, 2016 - 2020, and includes domestic companies - Kraš, Kandit, Koestlin and Zvečevo, and foreign companies like Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Milka Mondelēz International, Inc. and Nestlē SA. Selected renowned companies from the confectionery industry have their own history, tradition and significance for the industry. Other data and information were collected from secondary sources. The paper is divided into five chapters. After the theoretical part, the empirical part contains an analysis of trends in the business of the domestic and global confectionery industry. Empirical part also contains financial analysis which is made by using financial indicators and the system of indicators in the fourth chapter. The main results of the analysis and final considerations are presented in the conclusion. The expected contribution of the paper is a comprehensive analysis of selected companies in the confectionery industry. Expected contribution also includes comparison and synthesis of financial data and comprehensive assessment of the success of financial operations of companies within the industry.