Hershey Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) announced that CEO Kirk Tanner will depart on July 18, 2025, to become President and CEO of The Hershey Company. The company has appointed CFO Ken Cook as Interim CEO while conducting a comprehensive search for a permanent replacement.

Cook, who will retain his CFO position, brings significant experience from his 20-year tenure at UPS, where he previously served as CFO of the $60 billion U.S. Domestic segment. Additionally, the company announced board changes, with Bradley G. Peltz joining as director, replacing Matthew H. Peltz who resigned to focus on other commitments.

The company maintains its commitment to executing its strategic priorities, including delivering fresh food, enhancing customer experience, and accelerating global unit growth. Wendy's will release its Q2 2025 results on August 8, 2025.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call for July 30, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 sales and earnings results the same day. Investors and analysts can access the live webcast through Hershey's corporate website in the "Calendar of Events" section.

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has announced the completion of principal photography for "HERSHEY," a biographical film about founder Milton S. Hershey. Directed by Mark Waters, the film stars Finn Wittrock as Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine "Kitty" Hershey.

The production, which wrapped after seven weeks of filming across Pennsylvania, encompassed 17 filming locations and 74 sets. The film chronicles nearly five decades of Milton Hershey's life from the 1870s to 1910s, featuring over 1,500 background actors and thousands of period-accurate costumes. The movie is scheduled for release in 2026, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.

The project is a collaboration between Dandelion Media, the Hershey Entities, Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group, and RCM3, with UTA Independent Film Group representing worldwide rights.

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Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has announced a strategic collaboration with The Pokémon Company International to launch special-edition Hershey's Kisses featuring collectible foils of the original 151 Pokémon. The limited-edition chocolates will be available in 10.1 oz and 34.1 oz bags at retailers nationwide. Each chocolate piece is wrapped like a Poké Ball, featuring unique designs from the Kanto region Pokémon. To enhance the collecting experience, Hershey is offering a limited-edition Collector's Case designed to hold all 151 chocolates, available on a first-come, first-serve basis through Hersheyland.com/Pokemon. The platform will also allow fans to digitally track their collection progress and unlock shareable certificates. This collaboration combines Hershey's classic milk chocolate with the popular Pokémon franchise, targeting both longtime fans and new collectors.

Hershey's ONE Brand has launched a new ONE x Hershey's Double Chocolate flavored protein bar, featuring 18g of protein and 1g of sugar. Made with real Hershey's cocoa and chocolate chips, this collaboration aims to combine nutrition with the iconic Hershey's chocolate taste. Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau has partnered with ONE to promote the launch through the Double or ONEthing Challenge, running from June 12-15, 2025. If DeChambeau achieves another hole-in-one during this period, fans can register on June 16 at 12pm ET for a chance to receive a free protein bar. The new product is currently available in select markets with planned nationwide expansion.

Dandelion Media and Hershey (NYSE: HSY) announced the full cast for the upcoming feature film "HERSHEY", with principal photography underway across Pennsylvania from May 12 through June 2025. The film stars Finn Wittrock as Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine Hershey, directed by Mark Waters.

Notable cast additions include Alan Ruck as Milton's father, Richard Kind as confectioner Joseph Royer, David Costabile as fictional rival Tobias Thornhill, and Heléne Yorke as Kitty Hershey's friend. The film, scheduled for release in 2026 to coincide with America's 250th anniversary, will chronicle Milton Hershey's journey from early failures to building an iconic chocolate brand and establishing the Milton Hershey School.

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has launched its new HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar, a limited-time summer offering that combines classic milk chocolate with a caramel center. The product, designed to enhance s'mores experiences, features perfectly portioned squares and is now available nationwide in 6-packs. The launch represents Hershey's strategic move to innovate on its classic chocolate bar while maintaining traditional appeal.

According to Kyle Webster, senior associate brand manager at Hershey, the new product combines signature milk chocolate with golden caramel to create an enhanced s'mores experience. The product launch aims to capitalize on summer camping and outdoor activities, with the caramel addition designed to provide an "ooey, gooey" texture when melted.

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has announced its latest quarterly dividend distribution. The company declared a dividend of $1.370 per share on Common Stock and $1.245 per share on Class B Common Stock. The dividends will be paid on June 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2025. This marks Hershey's 381st consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and 162nd consecutive regular dividend on Class B Common Stock, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) reported Q1 2025 financial results with consolidated net sales of $2,805.4M, decreasing 13.8% YoY. Net income fell 71.7% to $224.2M ($1.10 per share-diluted), while adjusted EPS decreased 31.9% to $2.09. The company maintained its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting net sales growth of at least 2% despite ongoing tariff uncertainties. North America Confectionery sales declined 15.0%, while Salty Snacks grew 1.0%. International segment saw a 15.9% decrease. Gross margin contracted to 33.7% from 51.5% due to higher costs and lower volumes. The company expects $15-20M in Q2 tariff expenses and maintains focus on strategic initiatives, including recent acquisitions to expand its better-for-you portfolio.