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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.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is expanding its collaboration with Pokémon for 2026, marking 30 years of Pokémon with limited-time Hershey's Kisses x Pokémon products. Collectors can find 151 Poké Ball foils plus 10 new Team Rocket designs, a QR-powered digital hub launching May 12, and a themed Instagram storyline.
Products are available nationwide in 9-oz share packs and 28-oz party bags while supplies last. Separately, Pirate's Booty will offer Pikachu-shaped puffs in special Pokémon packs this summer, with interactive “Who’s That Pokémon?” activities and downloadable family games.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced that CFO Steve Voskuil will take part in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 12, 2026 at 11:25 am ET. A live audio webcast and later replay will be available on the company's Investors website under Events & Webcasts.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common Stock. Dividends were declared April 29, 2026, payable June 15, 2026, to holders of record May 15, 2026.
This marks the 385th consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and the 166th on Class B Common Stock.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $3,104.2 million, up 10.6%, and reported net income of $435.1 million (diluted EPS $2.13), up 93.6%. Organic, constant-currency net sales rose 7.9%; adjusted EPS was $2.35, up 12.4%.
The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: net sales growth 4–5%, organic growth 2.5–3.5%, reported EPS $7.77–$8.19 and adjusted EPS growth 30–35%. Reported gross margin was 39.4%, up 570 bps; adjusted gross margin was 40.4%, down 80 bps. The LesserEvil acquisition provided an estimated ~150 bps full‑year benefit.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) will release first-quarter 2026 sales and earnings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET that day.
The company will host a live webcast of the conference call on its investor website; webcast details are available in the company calendar of events.
Reese's (NYSE:HSY) is launching two limited‑edition peanut butter cups: the new Reese's Marshmallow Cup and the returning Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup, available nationwide beginning April 7, 2026.
Both flavors pair Reese's classic peanut butter and milk chocolate with a marshmallow or strawberry filling and are offered in Standard Big Cups, King Big Cups, and Snack Size Bags for a limited time.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS as the official gummy partner of the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year on March 31, 2026. Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS will appear during Final Four weekend with fan activations, product sampling, and a live Big Pod taping.
Planned activations include an Operation Homefront Walmart visit on April 2, a Shaq-A-Licious truck at the Tip-Off Tailgate April 3–6, and a Big Pod live episode on April 6. Product flavors include watermelon, strawberry, orange and sour mango.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) will host its 2026 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on March 31, 2026, with Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet appearing on NYSE Live to discuss the company’s plans.
NYSE pre-market coverage for March 31, 2026, includes Ashley Mastronardi delivering the update, a market note that prices are rising amid geopolitical tensions and U.S. gas averaging $4 per gallon, and additional NYSE programming featuring guests on ETFs and AI.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) used its 2026 Investor Day to outline a strategy to "Lead Next Generation Snacking," combining iconic confection strengths with faster expansion in salty and functional snacking.
The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: net sales +4% to +5%, organic +2.5% to +3.5%, reported EPS +79% to +89%, and adjusted EPS +30% to +35%. The outlook reflects an ~150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil.
Reese's (NYSE:HSY) launched "Every Bracket Busts for a Reese's," a March Madness fan sweepstakes starting March 19, 2026. Fans who post busted brackets, tag and follow @Reeses and use #ForAReesesSweeps can win Reese's cups or tickets to the NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four and championship games. On-site activations include free King Size cups for the first 500 guests at Hershey's Chocolate World and Times Square on March 21, plus branded fan experiences during Final Four week.