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The Hershey Company Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) recently exceeded Q2 analyst expectations with strong financial results, reporting revenues of US$2.8 billion and a statutory profit of US$2.26 per share. Following this performance, analysts have revised their 2026 earnings forecasts upwards, predicting an 11% increase in EPS to …

Fans drive REESE'S OREO triumph

The Hershey Company is celebrating the first anniversary of the REESE'S OREO Cup, a product born from consumer demand, with a new marketing campaign. This collaboration, featuring Lindsay Lohan, Amy Sedaris, and Patricia Arquette, highlights the product's significant commercial success, generating over $188 million …

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Is Hershey (HSY) A Bargain After Raised Outlook And Volume Weakness?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Hershey stock has given investors a decline of about 16.3% over the past three years, yet the current checks send mixed signals, with …

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The Nostalgic Hershey's Chocolate Bar That's Overdue For A Revival

Many nostalgic fans are calling for the return of the Hershey's S'mores bar, a discontinued candy that combined graham crackers, marshmallow, and Hershey's milk chocolate. Released in 2003 and pulled in 2012, the bar has garnered a strong online following and a petition for …

Hershey Canada Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of Hershey's Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate Candy Due to Potential for Undeclared Almonds

Hershey Canada has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Hershey's Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate candy in 200g and 104g bags due to the potential presence of undeclared almonds. This recall affects products distributed in Canada between May 6 and July 28, 2026, …

Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Sold by Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership reduced its stake in Hershey Company by 56.1% in the first quarter, selling over 63,000 shares but still retaining a significant holding. Despite this institutional sell-off, Hershey reported strong second-quarter results with revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding expectations, leading to …

Hershey's Non-Chocolate Candy Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

This article ranks six non-chocolate candy brands from Hershey's, from worst to best, based on flavor and texture. The author provides detailed critiques for each candy, highlighting issues like artificial taste, unpleasant aftertastes, and rubbery textures for lower-ranked items. Sour Strips ultimately top the …

Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Quantinno Capital Management LP

Quantinno Capital Management LP increased its stake in The Hershey Company (HSY) by 16.0% during the first quarter, now owning 127,291 shares valued at $26,463,000. Other hedge funds also adjusted their holdings in Hershey. The article also provides a financial overview of Hershey, including …

Hershey makes six-month results gains, despite broader market tests

The Hershey Company announced strong half-year results, with second-quarter net sales up 6.6% to $2.78 billion, driven by salty snacks and price increases. Despite a 629% year-on-year increase in Q2 net income to $457.7 million, the company faced challenges with an 8-point dip in …

Hershey Company (The) $HSY Shares Acquired by Empowered Funds LLC

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Hershey Company by 29.8% during the first quarter, now owning 33,268 shares valued at $6.916 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and 57.96% of the stock is held by hedge funds and institutional investors. Despite …

HSY Q2 Deep Dive: Supply Chain Progress and Innovation Offset Commodity Volatility

HSY Q2 Deep Dive: Supply Chain Progress and Innovation Offset Commodity Volatility Chocolate company Hershey (NYSE:HSY) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 6.6% year on year to $2.79 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.90 per share was 33.1% above …

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target Raised to $198.00

UBS Group has increased its price target for Hershey (NYSE:HSY) from $190.00 to $198.00, maintaining a "neutral" rating with a potential upside of 12.85%. This comes as Hershey reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS expectations, and reaffirmed its quarterly dividend. Despite these …

Ad of the Week: Hershey’s ‘Two Fated Icons’ by Juxtapose Studio

Hershey's celebrates the first anniversary of its Reese's Oreo snack mashup with a new ad called "Two Fated Icons." Directed by Patricia Arquette and starring Lindsay Lohan and Amy Sedaris, the spot is a "Parent Trap" sendup that playfully brings together two distinct personalities, …

Hershey backs Summerween as Halloween arrives early

Hershey is embracing "Summerween," a growing trend that sees Halloween celebrations starting months early, driven by social media. This phenomenon extends the seasonal sales window for confectionery brands, with Hershey reporting increased demand and parents already purchasing Halloween treats. While critics warn of potential …

Hershey: Big Margin Comeback, Bigger Dividend, Tougher Landscape (NYSE:HSY)

Hershey posted strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted EPS up 57% and gross margin expanding to 45.3%, leading to increased full-year guidance for net sales growth of 4.5–5% and adjusted EPS growth of 32.5–35%. Despite a margin recovery fueled by favorable cocoa contracts, the …

UBS Adjusts Price Target on Hershey Company to $198 From $190, Maintains Neutral Rating

UBS has increased its price target for The Hershey Company (HSY) to $198 from $190, while reiterating a Neutral rating on the stock. This adjustment comes amidst other analyst revisions for Hershey, with several firms modifying their price targets and maintaining various ratings (Neutral, …

Hershey (HSY) Stock Faces Margin Questions Despite Stronger Profit

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Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages

Twenty-three brokerages have issued recommendations for The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), resulting in a consensus "Hold" rating, with 16 analysts recommending a hold and seven a buy. The average 12-month price target is set at approximately $208.28. Hershey recently reported strong quarterly results, with sales …

Hershey Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

The Hershey Company announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The report was released on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This release provides key financial updates for the company during that period.

Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $1.45

Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.452 per share, payable on September 15th to shareholders of record on August 14th, representing an annualized payout of approximately $5.80 and a 3.3% yield. The company has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years, …

The Hershey Co (HSY) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Confection Demand and Cocoa ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: July 30, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points US confection retail consumption outperformed expectations, with underlying demand about 2 points higher than measured …

Hershey Keeps Its Dividend Steady

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. The Hershey Co. (HSY, Financials), a confectionary and snacks company, said it would pay a quarterly dividend of $1.452 a share, flat from its last payout.The dividend will be paid on Sept. 15 to shareholders of record as …

Hershey profitability rebounds as higher prices pressure confectionery demand

Hershey's profitability improved in Q2 2026 due to lower commodity costs, price increases, and productivity gains, rebounding from a significant dip in Q4 2025. However, higher prices led to substantial volume declines, particularly in North American confectionery, indicating that consumers are sensitive to increased …

Hershey stock down despite profitable quarter

The Hershey Company's stock dropped about 3% despite reporting strong quarterly profits of $460 million on $2.8 billion in sales. The company noted concerns about consumer spending habits due to higher gas prices, leading to a shift towards nutrition bars over chocolate. Despite these …

Hershey Lifts Bottom End of Full-Year Growth Outlook Following Second-Quarter Beat

Hershey (HSY) lifted the bottom end of its full-year growth guidance range after reporting better-th PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

Hershey Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Pricing and Margin Gains

The Hershey Company reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, surpassing analyst estimates for both earnings and net sales. The positive performance was driven by pricing gains, improved profitability, and contributions from the LesserEvil acquisition. The company also revised its full-year 2026 outlook upwards for net …

Informe de resultados: Hershey supera estimaciones del Q2 2026 pese a caída bursátil

Hershey raises 2026 forecast following blockbuster Q2

The Hershey Company reported impressive Q2 2026 results, with net sales up 6.6% to $2.78 billion and a net income surge of 629% year-on-year. This strong performance, supported by the LesserEvil acquisition and brand investments, has led Hershey to raise its full-year 2026 guidance …

Earnings call transcript: Hershey tops Q2 2026 estimates as shares slip

The Hershey Company reported stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 and revenue of $2.79 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Despite the beat, shares slipped 0.76% in premarket trading, indicating investor concerns over margin pressure and a cautious outlook. The company expects stronger …

Compared to Estimates, Hershey (HSY) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Hershey (HSY) reported $2.79 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.6%. EPS of $1.90 for the same period compares to $1.21 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 billion, …

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Reports Upbeat Q2 CY2026

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported stronger-than-expected revenue and non-GAAP profit in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 6.6% year-on-year to $2.79 billion. While the company's financial results beat analyst estimates, its full-year EPS guidance was in line with expectations, leading to a slight dip in stock price. …

Hershey reports higher Q2 sales, earnings; tightens 2026 outlook (HSY:NYSE)

The Hershey Company reported stronger second-quarter results, surpassing consensus estimates with a 6.6% year-over-year increase in net sales to $2.79 billion. The company attributed this growth to strategic pricing actions, reduced commodity costs, and productivity savings. Hershey also tightened its full-year 2026 outlook ranges.

The Hershey Company aktualisiert Gewinnprognose für das Gesamtjahr 2026