Hershey: Cheaper Cocoa/Sugar Trigger Robust 2026 Margin Recovery Prospects
HSY may report a rich 2026 margin recovery, thanks to the drastically moderating sugar/cocoa spot prices and the recent price hikes. These imply that the confectionery may potentially achieve the rich 2026 adj. EPS performance of over ~$10 and the 2030 adj. EPS growth target at a CAGR of "6%-8%." Otherwise, I urge readers to temper their near-term expectations, since HSY may deliver an underwhelming FQ3'25 earnings call attributed to intensifying competitive pressure and tougher YoY comparison.
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Will Hershey (HSY) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Hershey stock higher on Goldman Sachs upgrade
Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, ETR:HSY) shares gained more than 3% to $191.92 in midday trading on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating on the chocolate maker's stock to ‘Buy' from ‘Sell'. The investment bank also lifted its target price on Hershey to $222 per share from $170, citing an improved outlook and the risks now being fully priced into the stock.
Wall Street Turns Bullish on Hershey. Why the Stock Is in a Sweet Spot.
Hershey recently raised prices across its confection portfolio, and consumers didn't balk as much as expected.
Cocoa Futures Send Hershey Stock Lower, Dip Opportunity?
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Do Higher Prices Mean Lower Sales? Hershey Thinks It's Found the Sweet Spot
Companies have long deliberated over how much they can raise prices without losing sales. Hershey Co. thinks it's found the sweet spot.
Hershey Q2 Earnings Top Estimates on Strong Sales Growth
HSY beats Q2 estimates with 26% sales growth, but earnings slip y/y amid rising costs and heavy marketing spend.
Hershey's Earnings Melt Away Under Cost Of Sales Avalanche (Rating Downgrade)
The Hershey Company's latest earnings report reveals deep pressure from skyrocketing input costs and a changing market landscape. While past investments paid off modestly, future growth looks more uncertain amidst a strategic pivot and CEO transition. HSY investors may need to reassess whether the chocolate giant's valuation still reflects its fundamental strength—or if sweeter opportunities lie elsewhere.
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Call Transcript
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY ) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director of Investor Relations Michele Gross Buck - Chairman, President & CEO Steven E. Voskuil - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Alexia Jane Burland Howard - Sanford C.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Hershey (HSY) Q2 Earnings
The headline numbers for Hershey (HSY) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
