The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE • Consumer Defensive
Last close at October 2, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
Metrics Over Time
Where the Money Goes
Q2 2026In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, The Hershey Company keeps $16 as net profit.
Fundamentals & Financials
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Earnings
Oct 29
in 25 daysQ4 2026% — EPS deviation from the forecast (beat / miss); quarters without a forecast show the reported EPS
The Hershey Company beat expectations on both the top and bottom line in the fiscal second quarter of 2026, reported July 30 and based on preliminary results. Revenue rose about 7% to roughly $2.8 billion from $2.61 billion a year ago, topping the $2.63 billion estimate by 5.8%, while adjusted EPS of $1.90 beat the $1.43 estimate by 32.9% and was up from $1.21 a year ago. Net income climbed about 630% to roughly $457.7 million from $62.7 million a year ago, with gross margin near 45% and operating margin around 23% as the quarter came in. The company also generated about $57.5 million of operating cash flow, repurchased about $370.1 million of stock, and paid about $286.4 million in dividends. Next-period consensus calls for EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $3.28 billion.
Next report — what to expect
The Hershey Company (HSY) reports next on October 29, 2026. Wall Street expects EPS of $2.12 on revenue of $3.26 billion. For trailing context, revenue grew +6.6% year over year last quarter. HSY has beaten EPS in 7 of its 8 most recent quarters, making the EPS line a key focus.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) makes packaged foods centered on chocolate, candy, gum, mints, snacks, and pantry staples, placing it in the packaged food and confectionery business. Across its U.S.-led and international operations, it generated $11.7 billion of revenue in FY2025.
Today's Snapshot
The day ended with HSY 0.6% higher at 160.19. At the close, HSY was within 2.6% of its 52-week low of 156.16. Hershey appointed Amanda Almond president of its international business.
Trading Volume
Below 10d avg (1.4M)
1.1M
vs S&P 500 Today
Moderate Underperformance
-0.22%
Updated: October 2, 2026 at 20:22 UTC
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Technical Indicators
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- EMA (5 indicators)$163.50 - $185.43Sell
- RSI (14)29.87Buy
- Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3)12.74Buy
- MACD Level (12, 26)-4.73Sell
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