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Why Hershey’s Sneaky Volume Problem Could Spoil Its Q3 on Oct. 29?

Hershey has beaten earnings estimates five straight quarters, yet the stock keeps falling on report day. With Halloween shipments already out the door and volume erosion quietly worsening, Oct. 29 will reveal whether the candy giant's pricing magic is running out of tricks.

Yahoo·10:53HSY

Is Earnings Optimism Altering The Investment Case For Hershey Stock (HSY)?

Hershey is back in the spotlight as analysts highlight expectations for higher earnings and revenue in the September 2026 quarter, while management continues to lean on heavier brand spending and product launches across chocolate and snacks. Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, acquired for US$1.2b in 2021, is emerging as Hershey's lead salty snack platform, with plans to move beyond pretzels into broader snack categories and new mixes by 2027. We will now look at how Hershey's investment narrative...

Yahoo·16:16HSY

Hershey (HSY) Could Be 122% Above Fair Value After Earnings Optimism

Hershey (HSY) is back in the spotlight as investors focus on upbeat earnings expectations for the quarter ended September 2026 and renewed enthusiasm around the expansion of its salty snacks portfolio. Over the past year Hershey has seen a mixed picture, with a sharp 1 day share price return of 4.67% and a 7 day share price return of 4.13% suggesting short term momentum, while the year to date share price return is down 3.71% and the 1 year total shareholder return is marginally lower at...

Yahoo·05:12HSY

The Consumer Staples Rally Is Masking Hershey’s Deeply Flawed Fundamentals

The chocolate maker’s stock is popular again, but investors might want to reconsider taking a bite.

Yahoo·02:00HSY

Right on the Dot’s: Why the pretzel brand is key to Hershey’s salty snack ambitions

The food manufacturer is aiming for $1 billion in sales for Dot’s by entering other categories, such as snack mixes, that are ripe for disruption.

Yahoo·09:31HSY

Hershey (HSY) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Hershey (HSY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Yahoo·09:00HSY

Hershey (HSY) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $167, moving 2.24% from the previous trading session.

Yahoo·17:00HSY

Will Hershey's Halloween Week Earnings Trick or Treat Investors?

Hershey anticipates a strong third quarter, but consumers are increasingly price-sensitive.

Yahoo·02:25HSY

In 1918, Milton Hershey Quietly Put About $60 Million In Stock Into A Trust. Over 100 Years Later, That Trust Still Exists And Holds About $23.6 Billion In Assets. Wealthy Donors Still Use A Similar Strategy, And The Legal Work To Set One Up Starts At A Few Thousand Dollars

A childless candy maker secretly handed his fortune to orphans in 1918, and the legal structure he chose still controls one of America's biggest snack companies today. Wealthy donors quietly use a version of the same playbook, but the fine print carries some serious surprises.

Yahoo·08:28HSY

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $178

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Hershey (NYSE:HSY) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $200 to $178.

Benzinga·11:19HSY

Hershey (HSY) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Hershey (HSY) stood at $168.68, denoting a +2.7% move from the preceding trading day.

Yahoo·17:15HSY

Why Hershey (HSY) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Hershey (HSY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Yahoo·11:10HSY

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $183

JP Morgan analyst Thomas Palmer maintains Hershey (NYSE:HSY) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $193 to $183.

Benzinga·07:46HSY

Hershey's Dip Buying Opportunity Is Here - Demand/Margin Risks Entering H2'26 (Rating Upgrade)

H2'26 may bring forth HSY's margin compression from the elevated innovation/marketing efforts and the expensive freight/logistics costs.

SeekingAlpha·06:00HSY

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $198

TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains Hershey (NYSE:HSY) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $210 to $198.

Benzinga·08:28HSY

Hershey’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Hershey is preparing for its third-quarter earnings reveal later this month, with analysts betting on a sharp year-over-year jump in profits.

Yahoo·06:31HSY

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo and The Hershey

Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dole, Diageo and Hershey offer defensive consumer staples exposure as sentiment declines, inflation rises and market volatility persists.

Yahoo·05:39HSY

KHC, CLX, HSY Stocks In Focus: Consumer Staples Lag The Market, But Analyst Sees Potential In These Three Names

Morningstar sees room for food, beverage and household product stocks to rise as companies adjust to consumers spending less.

Yahoo·00:40HSY

Hershey (HSY): Can Recovering Chocolate Profits Justify its Valuation?

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) manufactures chocolate, candy, and salty snacks, selling through retailers and distributors. North American confectionery remains its main earnings engine, while brands such as SkinnyPop and Dot’s broaden its exposure to snacking. Recognizable products and widespread availability support repeat purchases. This means that the company continues to strengthen its competitive advantage. Read more […]

Yahoo·14:48HSY

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $170

Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Hershey (NYSE:HSY) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $190 to $170.

Benzinga·05:50HSY

Why Hershey (HSY) Is Getting Attention Today

Hershey (HSY) just announced a leadership change in its international arm, naming Amanda Almond as President, International. The appointment puts fresh attention on how the business approaches markets outside the U.S. That appointment comes at a time when Hershey’s share price has slipped. The 30-day share price return is down 9.49% and the year-to-date share price return is down 12.67%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 13.18% and the 5-year total shareholder return is...

Yahoo·06:08HSY

The Hershey Company Names Amanda Almond President, International

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Amanda Almond has been named President, International, effective Oct. 12, succeeding Rohit Grover. Almond brings more than 30 years of consumer goods and retail experience. She joins Hershey from Vinarchy, where she served as regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, following 12 years in senior regional leadership roles at Bacardi.

Yahoo·08:45HSY

Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner on GLP-1s, AI, and keeping an iconic brand relevant

The Hershey Co. chief explains why weight-loss drugs aren’t killing the candy business and how AI is directing his sales force in real time.

Yahoo·00:11HSY

Hershey (HSY) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Hershey (HSY) reached $161.41 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.82% change compared to its last close.

Yahoo·17:00HSY

Can Hershey's Innovation & Brand Investments Strengthen Demand?

Hershey ramps up brand investment, innovation and seasonal programs in the second half of 2026 to support demand from value-focused consumers.

Yahoo·07:47HSY

Hershey CEO: America’s 250 years of innovation and why we expanded our innovation pipeline 50% in one year

Hershey has witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression and two dozen U.S. presidents, but things like Reese's Oreo are still brand new.

Yahoo·08:00HSY

Hershey's Stacy Taffet on Keeping Nostalgia Sweet While Modernizing a Legacy

Hershey is entering a new era of growth by reimagining a 130-year-old legacy for the next generation of snackers. Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company balances bold innovation with the tried-and-true brands consumers grew up loving. She explores how AI-powered insights, premiumization, and category expansion are reshaping Hershey's portfolio. Taffet also breaks down the outsized importance of Halloween and how brand storytelling, consumer curiosity, and a willingness to refresh iconic products will drive Hershey's next chapter.

Yahoo·16:03HSY

P&G vs. Hershey: One Dividend Has a Major Advantage When Costs Surge

Both P&G and Hershey have paid dividends for decades, but one of them proved dangerously vulnerable when a single commodity turned against it, and that difference matters enormously for any retiree counting on steady income growth.

Yahoo·09:05HSY

3 High-Yield Stocks Near Their 52-Week Lows That Dividend Income Investors Are Sleeping On

These industry leaders are now offering tempting yields.

Yahoo·14:25

Hershey Trust Sells 20,000 Shares for $3.4 Million

Milton Hershey School Trust maintains substantial voting power through 54.6 million convertible Class B shares despite the modest equity reduction.

Yahoo·12:20HSY

Winners And Losers Of Q2: Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Vs The Rest Of The Shelf-Stable Food Stocks

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Hershey (NYSE:HSY) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 shelf-stable food earnings season.

Yahoo·14:53HSY

They sued over blank Reese's pumpkins. The case was dismissed again

Filed in May 2024, the lawsuit was first dismissed by a Florida judge in September 2025. The lawsuit has just been dismissed again.

Yahoo·12:43

Hershey (HSY) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Hershey (HSY) concluded the recent trading session at $168.33, signifying a -1.44% move from its prior day's close.

Yahoo·18:00HSY

3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks Worth Investigating

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Yahoo·04:58

A WINNING SEASON TASTES LIKE DOT'S THIS FALL FOOTBALL SEASON

Dot's Pretzels, the #1 pretzel brand1, is turning up the heat on fall football with new "A Winning Season Tastes Like Dot's" programming, putting the bold spotlight on the traditions, rituals, and game-day moments that bring fans together every week of the season. At the center of it all: Dot's Original Pretzels are joined this fall by the new, limited-time Dot's Chipotle Honey — proof that winning, on the field or at the table, starts with the right ingredients.

Yahoo·09:00

Hershey’s Dividend Is Finally Growing Again After a Nearly 2-Year Freeze

Hershey froze its quarterly dividend for five straight cycles, and shareholders who only watched the yield number missed the warning buried in the income statement. Now that the payment is moving again, the real question is whether this resumption signals a genuine turn or just a temporary reprieve.

Yahoo·14:30HSY

Cadbury pairs crystal clutch with comedy series for major US campaign

“There’s Magic in More” is the largest U.S. campaign for the brand to date and includes a multichannel media buy and New York Fashion Week activation.

Yahoo·07:08

Hershey (HSY) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

The latest trading day saw Hershey (HSY) settling at $174.34, representing a +1.25% change from its previous close.

Yahoo·18:15HSY

Cadbury Brings Together Style and Generosity with "There's Magic in More"

Cadbury believes life's most memorable moments often begin with a little extra thought, generosity and chocolate. To celebrate the launch of its new "There's Magic in More" campaign, Cadbury is bringing that belief to New York Fashion Week through a collaboration with fashion designer LUAR, debuting a crystal-covered clutch designed to hold and share Cadbury XL Bars. The limited-edition accessory offers a delightfully unexpected first look at the brand's largest U.S. campaign to date, a multi-ye

Yahoo·10:00

Is Hershey Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Hershey has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Yahoo·08:37HSY

Hershey: The Bear Case Just Melted, I'm Upgrading To Bullish While Yielding 3.32%

Hershey delivered a Q2 double beat, raised full-year guidance, and now trades at 17.7x 2027 EPS with a 3.32% yield. Read why HSY stock is upgraded to a buy.

SeekingAlpha·05:23HSY

Hershey (HSY) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $173.15, moving 1.09% from the previous trading session.

Yahoo·18:00HSY

Cocoa Crashed This Year. So Why Is Your Halloween Candy Still This Pricey?

Cocoa has round-tripped from a record above $10,000 a metric ton to a spring crash near $2,850 and back toward $5,700, yet the price of fun-size chocolate on the shelf has only moved one way.

Benzinga·07:03

Hershey finance exec succeeds retiring CFO

Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.

Yahoo·12:02HSY

There's no end in sight for Campbell's quarterly sales declines: AlphaSpace

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman uses the AlphaSpace platform to take a closer look at one of Thursday's trending stories: Campbell's (CPB) reporting its fourth consecutive drop in quarterly sales.

Yahoo·11:42

THE HERSHEY COMPANY NAMES DAVE HULAYS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Dave Hulays has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil. Hulays, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance, brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership experience at Hershey and Procter & Gamble to the role.

Yahoo·17:15HSY

2 S&P 500 Stocks with Competitive Advantages and 1 That Underwhelm

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

Yahoo·12:48

Hershey's Pricing Holds Firm: Can Volume Pressure Ease From Here?

Hershey's pricing drives organic sales growth, but steep volume declines and elasticity remain key tests as the company enters the second half.

Delfi Announces Strategic Investment from Members 1st Federal Credit Union to Advance Next-Generation Balance Sheet Management

NEW YORK, September 02, 2026--Members 1st Federal Credit Union invests in Delfi to bring AI-native balance sheet intelligence and capital markets execution to credit unions.

Yahoo·09:53

Why Is Hershey (HSY) Bringing New Creme Bars And Coffee Into Its Brand Mix?

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has introduced new Creme Bars in Salted Caramel and Affogato flavors, supported by a celebrity campaign featuring global girl group KATSEYE. The launch includes experiential sampling events aimed at giving consumers a first taste of the Creme Bars in real world settings. Hershey has also partnered with The Nitro Bar to create a Reese's Pumpkins PB Whip Latte that brings its candy brand into a specialty coffee format. For readers interested in more companies pursuing...

Yahoo·19:12HSY

Hershey's Puts its Pinky Up for New Creme Bars with KATSEYE

Hershey's announces the launch of Hershey's Creme Bars, a new chocolate bar available in two flavor-forward varieties: Salted Caramel and Affogato. Made with smooth milk chocolate and rich creme fillings, the new bar puts a delicious twist on the Hershey's chocolate experience fans already know and love.

Yahoo·11:00HSY

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Defensive Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

In uncertain markets, investors look to dividend-yielding stocks. Benzinga's Analyst Stock Ratings page helps track top analysts' takes on high-yield consumer staples stocks. Accurate analysts rate HSY, PM, and MDLZ as buys.

Benzinga·03:14HSY

The Hershey Company Unwraps Its 2026 Halloween Portfolio

The Hershey Company is unveiling its largest and most diverse Halloween portfolio to date, offering something for every Halloween tradition and celebration. With more than 20 innovations across chocolate, sweets and salty snacks, Hershey is shaping the season at every moment. That's why we call it 'Hersheyween.'

Yahoo·09:00HSY

Hershey Chief Accounting Officer Sells 710 Shares for $128,354

The sale reduced Jennifer McCalman's direct equity stake by 17%, with a remaining stake worth $656,310.

Yahoo·16:59HSY

2 Reasons to Like HSY (and 1 Not So Much)

Hershey has gotten torched over the last six months - since February 2026, its stock price has dropped 20.4% to $182.33 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Yahoo·04:29HSY

Hershey CFO Steven Voskuil Sells 950 Shares for $171,000

Voskuil maintains a substantial $9 million stake in the company despite the sale.

Yahoo·17:00HSY

The World's Best-Selling Candy Company In 2026 Beats Chocolate Giants Hershey And Ferrero

This brand beat out the biggest names in candy, securing the coveted title of world's top-selling candy company, as per Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.

Yahoo·16:00HSY