The Hershey Company reports recurring developments as a NYSE-listed snacks company with a portfolio spanning confectionery, salty snacks and protein-focused products. Its brands include Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, ONE Brands and Fulfil.
Company news commonly covers quarterly sales and earnings, full-year outlook updates, dividend declarations on Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, investor day presentations and conference appearances. Product announcements also track limited-time candy launches, brand partnerships and merchandising activity across Hershey's core chocolate, sweets, salty-snack and functional-snacking categories.
The Hershey Company (HSY) unveiled its holiday confectionery and snack lineup for the 2026 season, combining new products with returning seasonal offerings. New items include Hershey's Kisses Cindy-Lou Who Strawberry Sugar Cookie candies and Reese's Reindeer Mix. Salty additions include SkinnyPop Elf Maple Syrup Kettle Corn and LesserEvil Himalayan Sweetness Popcorn.
Products will be available for a limited time at participating retailers nationwide, with pricing set by retailers. A limited-edition Hershey's Kisses gift-wrapping foil kit will be available at shop.hersheys.com/holiday on November 30.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) declared quarterly dividends on its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, payable December 15, 2026.
The dividends are $1.452 on Common Stock and $1.320 on Class B Common Stock. Declared October 28, 2026, they are payable to stockholders of record November 16, 2026. These mark the 387th consecutive regular Common Stock dividend and the 168th consecutive regular Class B dividend.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $3,275.5 million and raised its full-year earnings growth outlook. Sales increased 3.0% year over year, while organic sales excluding currency effects rose 0.8%. Net income was $580.8 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 111.8% to $2.88. Adjusted diluted earnings rose 103.1% to $2.64.
Reported gross margin increased to 46.1% from 32.6%, supported by pricing, derivative gains, savings and tariff refunds. Organic volume/mix fell 10%. North America Salty Snacks sales increased 22.3%, largely reflecting LesserEvil, but segment income fell 17.9%. International sales declined 7.5%, with a $30.0 million segment loss. Hershey now expects full-year adjusted earnings growth of 36% to 38.5%, versus 32.5% to 35% previously, while organic sales growth guidance moved to approximately 3% from 3% to 3.5%.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) will release its third-quarter sales and earnings results on October 29, 2026, and hold an analyst conference call.
The call begins at 8:30 a.m. ET that day and will be available via live webcast on Hershey's corporate website. Webcast details are listed under Calendar of Events.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) launched Payday's Low Key Legends campaign with three former baseball players to recognize contributors working behind the scenes.
Anthony Rizzo selected clubhouse manager Danny Mueller, Ryan Howard selected batting practice pitcher Ali Modami, and Nick Swisher selected clubhouse manager Rob Cucuzza. Each honoree will receive $8,000 from Payday, which will also make a separate $8,000 charitable donation in each honoree's name. The campaign does not involve any changes to the classic Payday bar.
Hershey (HSY) launched a nationwide Reese's campaign to select the street that best brings its community together for Halloween. The brand identified 150 contenders using purchasing trends, neighborhood data and insights from a survey of 15,000 residents.
A Halloween Council featuring Christina Ricci, Kathy Najimy and three creators will announce the winning street on October 21, 2026. The winner will receive a Reese's-stocked block party in partnership with Zillow. The contender list and campaign updates are available at hersheyland.com/trickortreatiest.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has named Amanda Almond President, International, effective October 12, 2026, succeeding Rohit Grover.
Almond brings more than 30 years of consumer goods and retail experience. She joins from Vinarchy, where she was regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, after 12 years in senior regional leadership roles at Bacardi. Grover joined Hershey in 1999 and spent eight years as President, International. Almond will work alongside Hershey's International Leadership Team on the transition and will be based in the company's U.K. office.
The Hershey Company (HSY) is launching a fall football campaign, “A Winning Season Tastes Like Dot's,” featuring Dot's Original Pretzels and a new limited-time flavor, Dot's Chipotle Honey Pretzels, rolling out nationwide this fall.
The program highlights game-day traditions and rituals, positioning Dot's as a centerpiece snack for watch parties and tailgates. Dot's Chipotle Honey combines sweet honey and smoky chipotle heat with the brand's buttery, crunchy pretzel base. The Dot's brand is partnering with Rookie Football Star Caleb Downs, whose pregame routines are used to mirror fans' own game-day rituals. Hershey reports more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues across its global snacks portfolio.
The Hershey Company (HSY) is launching Cadbury's new multi-year U.S. brand platform, "There's Magic in More," described as its largest U.S. campaign to date, centered on the idea that extra thought, generosity and chocolate can make everyday moments feel magical.
The campaign debuts at New York Fashion Week through a collaboration with New York-based fashion brand LUAR and media brand NYLON, highlighted by five limited-edition, crystal-covered, insulated Cadbury Clutches designed to carry and share Cadbury XL Bars. The Cadbury Clutch will appear at LUAR's Spring/Summer 2027 runway show and NYLON events, supported by featured Cadbury CARAMELLO and DAIRY MILK XL products and a Pay It Forward Sweepstakes that awards custom clutches to nominees who embody generosity and to the consumers who nominate them.
The Hershey Company (HSY) issued a corrected release on September 10, 2026 about Cadbury’s new U.S. brand platform, “There’s Magic in More,” which debuts at New York Fashion Week through a collaboration with fashion label LUAR and media brand NYLON.
The campaign is described as Cadbury’s largest U.S. effort to date and is centered on generosity and sharing chocolate. A highlight is the limited run of five insulated, crystal-covered Cadbury Clutch handbags, designed to carry Cadbury XL Bars and appear on the LUAR Spring/Summer 2027 runway. A “Pay It Forward” sweepstakes will award custom clutches to two nominees and their nominators, with updated links provided for entry details.