US · Consumer Defensive · Confectioners
EPS came in at 2.64 against a street estimate of 2.12 — a beat of 24.5%.
Analysts rate Hershey Co a buy (8 buy, 14 hold, 1 sell out of 23) with an average price target of $181.67.
MIXED Hershey expects 2027 sales growth of 2%-4% and retains a double-digit EPS framework, but pressured consumers, logistics costs, cocoa uncertainty and weak convenience-store demand remain risks. Q3 FY26 No regional performance breakdown was discussed. Analysts pressed management on price gaps, market share, 2027 growth and margin recovery. Executives emphasized innovation, targeted value actions, productivity and improving volume trends while acknowledging consumer and cost risks. 2026-10-29…
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| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 6.53% |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.82% |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 3.62% |
| State Street Corp | 3.60% |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.81% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.37% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.13% |
| Capital World Investors | 1.74% |
| Document | Date |
|---|---|
| Quarterly report · Q3 2026 HEADLINE NUMBERS • Q3 2026 net sales rose to $3,275,510, up from $3,181,418 in Q3 2025. • Q3 gross profit increased to $1,511,027 from $1,037,334, w | 2026-10-29 |
| Results announced · Q4 2026 HEADLINE NUMBERS • Third-quarter net sales increased 3.0% to $3,275.5 million; organic, constant-currency sales increased 0.8%. • Reported net incom | 2026-10-29 |
| Board / officer change · Q3 2026 THE HERSHEY COMPANY - FORM 8-K SUMMARY BUSINESS & SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Dave Hulays appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effec | 2026-09-02 |
| Quarterly report · Q2 2026 THE HERSHEY COMPANY – Q2 2026 10-Q SUMMARY HEADLINE NUMBERS • Net sales Q2 2026: $2,787,306K (up from $2,614,718K in Q2 2025, +6.6%) • Net sales six | 2026-07-30 |
| Results announced · Q3 2026 HERSHEY COMPANY Q2 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS SUMMARY HEADLINE NUMBERS • Q2 2026 Net Sales: $2,787.3 million, up 6.6% reported; organic constant currenc | 2026-07-30 |
| Board / officer change · Q2 2026 HERSHEY COMPANY (HSY) - FORM 8-K SUMMARY BUSINESS & SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Joe Park appointed to Board of Directors effective June 29, 2026 • Park bri | 2026-06-09 |
| Board / officer change · Q2 2026 HERSHEY COMPANY (HSY) – FORM 8-K SUMMARY Filed: May 28, 2026 --- BUSINESS & SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Jason Reiman, Senior Vice President and Chief Supp | 2026-05-28 |
| Quarterly report · Q1 2026 HERSHEY COMPANY Q1 2026 FORM 10-Q SUMMARY HEADLINE NUMBERS • Net sales: $3,104,167 thousand (Q1 2026) vs. $2,805,419 thousand (Q1 2025) — increase o | 2026-04-30 |
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| Action | Detail | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.45 / share ex-date Nov 16, 2026 · pay Dec 15, 2026 | 2026-11-16 |
| Dividend | $1.45 / share ex-date Aug 14, 2026 · pay Sep 15, 2026 | 2026-08-14 |
| Dividend | $1.45 / share ex-date May 15, 2026 · pay Jun 15, 2026 | 2026-05-15 |
| Dividend | $1.45 / share ex-date Feb 17, 2026 · pay Mar 16, 2026 | 2026-02-17 |
| Dividend | $1.37 / share ex-date Nov 17, 2025 · pay Dec 15, 2025 | 2025-11-17 |
| Announcement | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 Full-year Financial Outlook Reaffirmed at Investor Day The Hershey Company issued an 8-K filing on March 31, 2026, announcing that it is reaffirming its 2026 full-year financial outlook. This means the company is sticking with its previously sta | 2026-03-31 |
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