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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.
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.
Dot's (HSY) launched Dot's Original Snack Mix on March 10, 2026, introducing a crafted snack mix featuring Dot's Original seasoned mini pretzels, Original seasoned corn cereal, bold cheese pita chips, and savory garlic rye chips.
The product is rolling out nationwide in 31 oz, 14 oz and 4.4 oz bag formats.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is launching a limited‑quantity Twizzlers Straws flavor blending vanilla, lime and coconut, inspired by the Dirty Soda trend. The edible straws are intended to be used as both a sip tool and snack and will roll out online and at select retail locations beginning March 12, 2026.
Availability includes shop.hersheys.com and Gopuff drops, select Hershey's Chocolate World locations and special Hershey Chocolate World events while supplies last.
HERSHEY'S (NYSE:HSY) launches limited-edition Team USA milk chocolate medals for Milano Cortina 2026, available Feb 13, 2026 on TikTok Shop and Feb 14, 2026 at The Hershey's Store while supplies last. Each medal is priced at $5.99 and wrapped in gold foil.
The campaign, Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place., includes AR lenses on Snapchat and TikTok branded effects, and features athlete stories from Amy Purdy, Aly Raisman, Erin Jackson, Brenna Huckaby, Hilary Knight, Jason Brown, and Jordan Stolz.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced quarterly cash dividends of $1.452 per share on Common Stock and $1.320 per share on Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared Feb 4, 2026, payable March 16, 2026 to holders of record Feb 17, 2026.
This marks the 384th consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and the 165th consecutive regular dividend on Class B Common Stock.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) reported fourth-quarter 2025 consolidated net sales of $3,091.0 million (+7.0%) and full-year net sales of $11,692.6 million (+4.4%). Reported net income fell ~60% to $320.0 million in Q4 and $883.3 million for 2025.
The company provided 2026 outlook: net sales growth of 4%–5%, reported EPS $7.77–$8.19, adjusted EPS $8.20–$8.52, and an approximate 150-basis-point acquisition benefit.
The Hershey Company (HSY) announced its 2026 Easter collection featuring a new Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix and expanded sizes/formats of Cadbury, Reese's, and Hershey's Kisses seasonal items.
New items include Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix in share and standard bags, Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Unwrapped in King Size pouches, Cadbury Mini Creme and Caramel Eggs in stand-up shareable pouches, and Hershey's Kisses Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavor in a shareable bag. Products are available at retailer pricing and more info is on the company website.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Senior management, including CEO Kirk Tanner and CFO Steve Voskuil, will review strategic and financial priorities followed by a Q&A.
A live webcast and replay will be available on the company's Investor Relations website under Events and Webcasts.
Jolly Rancher (NYSE: HSY) launched Jolly Rancher Heat Wave Gummies, a sweet-and-spicy gummy line debuting in late February in 6oz peg bags nationwide and sold via a limited-edition VeeFriends Collector's Box on Feb 11, 2026 for $29.99.
The VeeFriends box includes gummies, hard candy, stickers, collectible comics and a chance at a 1/1 signed sticker.