HSY - The Hershey Company

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For Hershey, the battle for Halloween starts now

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Jul 22, 2026 03:00 AM • businessinsider.com

Bill Gates' Foundation Was Snubbed by Warren Buffett for the First Time in 20 Years. Buffett Is Now on Track to Offload His Entire $140 Billion Berkshire Stake by 2034.

Buffett has changed his giving plans; will that affect how Berkshire Hathaway is run?

Jul 19, 2026 07:15 AM • fool.com

Milton Hershey School Trust Sells 30,000 Hershey Shares for $5.2 Million. Here's What Investors Should Know.

30,000 shares were sold for ~$5.2 million based on weighted-average execution prices recorded across the transaction dates. The disposal represents a 2% reduction in the entity's direct equity holdings in the common stock class.

Jul 18, 2026 09:01 AM • fool.com

Hershey margin recovery expected to begin in Q2, but Jefferies stays on sidelines over volume concerns

Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, XETRA:HSY) is expected to begin recovering margins in the second quarter as higher-cost cocoa inventory from last year cycles through, but Jefferies maintained a ‘Hold' rating, citing continued weakness in consumer demand and limited evidence of a recovery in sales volumes. Jefferies wrote that the second quarter "should be the first with meaningful year-over-year gross margin expansion," forecasting roughly 300 basis points of improvement as peak-cost inventory laps.

Jul 16, 2026 11:59 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

Hershey margin recovery expected to begin in Q2, but Jefferies stays on sidelines over volume concerns

Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, XETRA:HSY) is expected to begin recovering margins in the second quarter as higher-cost cocoa inventory from last year cycles...

Jul 16, 2026 07:57 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

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

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $171.46, moving 2.16% from the previous trading session.

Jul 14, 2026 03:01 PM • zacks.com

Hershey: A Cautious 'Buy' As Margins Begin To Recover (Upgrade)

Hershey now offers an attractive risk-reward profile after a period of underperformance and carries a 3.3% yield. HSY is demonstrating net sales growth and gross margin recovery, driven by pricing and supply chain productivity. Management guides for acceleration in H2 2026, with innovation and expansion into premium chocolate and protein as key growth drivers.

Jul 13, 2026 04:30 AM • seekingalpha.com

Hershey (HSY) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

In the latest trading session, Hershey (HSY) closed at $171.65, marking a -1.58% move from the previous day.

Jul 09, 2026 03:16 PM • zacks.com

Hershey to Webcast Second-Quarter Conference Call

HERSHEY, Pa., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its second-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m.

Jul 09, 2026 05:00 AM • prnewswire.com

REESE'S PIECES Unveils New Chocolate Cookie Candy Nationwide

The first U.S. REESE'S PIECES innovation in 10 years adds a Chocolate Cookie center to the poppable peanut butter candy fans love HERSHEY, Pa., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The REESE's PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie.

Jul 08, 2026 05:00 AM • prnewswire.com

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For July 2026

I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Year-to-date through June, the investable universe returned 8.69%, trailing SPY (10.10%) and SCHD (17.50%), but several individual stocks outperformed significantly. Currently, 39 out of 50 stocks offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 22 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.

Jul 08, 2026 03:42 AM • seekingalpha.com

Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases

Hershey TodayHSYHershey$180.25 +4.80 (+2.74%) As of 12:17 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$160.07▼$239.48Dividend Yield3.22%P/E Ratio33.56Price Target$217.50Add to WatchlistAfter a sweet run-up in its stock back in February, Hershey NYSE: HSY is now trading 3.8% below its year-start price.

Jul 01, 2026 08:17 AM • marketbeat.com

Hershey (HSY) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

The latest trading day saw Hershey (HSY) settling at $179.11, representing a +1.38% change from its previous close.

Jun 26, 2026 03:02 PM • zacks.com

Hershey (HSY) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

In the closing of the recent trading day, Hershey (HSY) stood at $183.04, denoting a +2.1% move from the preceding trading day.

Jun 24, 2026 03:16 PM • zacks.com

Hershey's Salty Snacks Business Shows Strength Beyond LesserEvil

Hershey's salty snacks sales surge in Q1, with LesserEvil boosting growth as Dot's, Reese's Filled Pretzels and snack mix gains add momentum.

Jun 24, 2026 06:05 AM • zacks.com

The Hershey Company Names Heather Hoytink President, US

Seasoned Commercial Leader Brings More Than 20 Years of Sales and Operations Experience to the Role HERSHEY, Pa., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026.

Jun 24, 2026 04:59 AM • prnewswire.com

Here's Why Hershey (HSY) Fell More Than Broader Market

Hershey (HSY) closed at $175.31 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.95% move from the prior day.

Jun 17, 2026 03:01 PM • zacks.com

Hershey: Margins Rebound And The Company Is Back On Track

Hershey is showing renewed optimism and growth after two challenging years of commodity inflation. HSY's Q1 2026 earnings highlight a pivotal moment: rapid margin recovery and renewed investment for long-term growth. The company is leveraging the easing of input cost pressures to strengthen both profitability and future expansion.

Jun 16, 2026 11:14 AM • seekingalpha.com

4 Stocks That Can Fund Decades of Passive Income -- Buy Them While They're Down

When stock prices go down, dividend yields go up.

Jun 15, 2026 11:55 PM • fool.com

The Death Cross Is Lying: Why Wall Street Is Still Loading Up on Hershey and Vertex

The death crosses flashing on both Hershey (NYSE: HSY | HSY Price Prediction) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) are a bearish technical signal that Wall Street is openly ignoring.

Jun 12, 2026 03:35 AM • 247wallst.com