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Here is how Hershey (HSY) and US Foods (USFD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Hershey (HSY) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
Hershey (HSY) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Hershey benefits from moderating cocoa/sugar spot prices, with it supporting future margin recovery and EPS growth, as similarly observed in the FY2026 adj. EPS guidance at $8.36 (+32.4% YoY). This is especially since North America Confectionery segment comprises the bulk of its top/bottom-lines, with the lower COGS bringing them closer to their double digits adj EPS prospects. Despite the recent +6% dividend hike and the improved fundamentals, HSY is now overly expensive at FWD P/E of 28x after a rapid double digits rally from recent bottoms.
Zacks highlights strong gains from KMT, HSY and FAST as market rotation favors earnings stability and cash flow.
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Does Hershey (HSY) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, XETRA:HSY) shares surged 7.7% on Thursday after the chocolate and snack maker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and offered a robust outlook for 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.71 for the fourth quarter, beating analysts' expectations of $1.40, though down 36.4% from $2.69 a year earlier.
HSY beats Q4 earnings and sales estimates as pricing lifts organic growth, but margins fall on cocoa and tariffs, with 2026 growth guided to be 4-5%.
The headline numbers for Hershey (HSY) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.