HERSHEY CO

The Hershey Company announced its third-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 3.0% increase in consolidated net sales to $3,275.5 million and a significant 111.8% rise in net income to $580.8 million, or $2.88 per share-diluted. Adjusted earnings per share-diluted also saw a substantial increase of 103.1% to $2.64. The company updated its full-year 2026 financial outlook, projecting net sales growth of approximately 5% and adjusted earnings per share growth between 36% and 38.5%. The results were driven by strong performance in North America Salty Snacks, partly due to the LesserEvil acquisition, while North America Confectionery showed modest growth and the International segment experienced a sales decline.

Hershey reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with net income surging 630% to $457.7 million and diluted EPS increasing 629% to $2.26. Net sales grew 6.6% to $2.79 billion. The company also finalized the purchase price allocation for its LesserEvil acquisition and repurchased $439.4 million in common stock during the first six months of the year.

The Hershey Company reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with consolidated net sales increasing 6.6% to $2,787.3 million and reported net income surging 629.0% to $457.7 million. Adjusted EPS-diluted grew 57.0% to $1.90. The company also narrowed its full-year 2026 financial outlook, raising the lower end of its net sales and adjusted EPS growth projections, reflecting a strong first half and confidence in future performance.

The Hershey Company's Board of Directors has appointed Joe Park as a new independent director, effective June 29, 2026. Mr. Park brings over 20 years of experience in leading digital transformation, technology strategy, and innovation from his roles at State Farm, Yum! Brands, and Walmart. He will serve as a member of the Audit and Finance and Risk Management Committees.

The Hershey Company announced that Jason Reiman, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will retire in the second quarter of 2027 after a 30-year career with the company. He will transition from his current role on June 22, 2026, to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization, to assist with leadership transition. Mitchell Arends has been appointed as the new Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends brings over 25 years of supply chain leadership experience from companies like UTZ Brands and Kraft Heinz.

The Hershey Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 5, 2026. During the meeting, stockholders elected all nominated directors, including nine by common and Class B stock and two by common stock separately. Additionally, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified. Stockholders also approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis.

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.

The Hershey Company reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with consolidated net sales increasing 10.6% to $3.1 billion and reported net income surging 93.6% to $435.1 million. Adjusted diluted EPS grew 12.4% to $2.35. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 sales and earnings outlook, driven by strong performance in its core brands and strategic investments.

The Hershey Company announced that Andrew Archambault, President, US, will be leaving the company. His departure is effective May 1, 2026. Hershey has commenced a search to identify a successor for this key leadership position.