Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 11:58 AM
HSY Q1 Net Sales +10.7% to $3.1B; EPS $2.13; Net Income +94.1%
AI Summary
Hershey Co. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing 10.7% to $3.1 billion and net income surging 94.1% to $435.1 million. Diluted earnings per common share rose significantly to $2.13. The company also increased its common stock dividend to $1.452 per share and repurchased $69.3 million in common stock during the quarter.
Key Highlights
- HSY Q1 2026 Net Sales increased 10.7% to $3,104,167.
- Net Income for Q1 2026 rose 94.1% to $435,105.
- Diluted EPS for common stock was $2.13, up 93.6% from $1.10 in Q1 2025.
- Gross profit increased 29.5% to $1,222,731 in Q1 2026.
- Operating profit surged 73.5% to $640,693 for the quarter.
- Dividends paid per common share increased to $1.452 from $1.370.
- The company repurchased $69,270 of common stock in Q1 2026.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $468,806, up 18.2% YoY.
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