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The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a snacks manufacturer with a broad portfolio of chocolate, sweets and salty snack brands. Company press releases cover topics ranging from product launches and seasonal offerings to acquisitions, financial results and corporate governance developments.
On the product side, Hershey’s news highlights new confectionery items and collaborations, such as Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS created with Shaquille O’Neal, limited-edition treats like the Hershey’s Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar, and seasonal products and beverages available at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD attractions. These announcements illustrate how the company extends its core brands into new flavors, textures and experiential formats.
Hershey also uses news releases to communicate portfolio expansion and strategy. For example, it has announced the completion of the acquisition of LesserEvil, adding an organic, better-for-you snack brand to its salty snacks lineup. Other releases describe growth in salty snacks and non-chocolate confectionery, as well as the role of convenience stores and experiential venues in introducing new products to consumers.
For investors, Hershey’s news feed includes notices about quarterly earnings releases and webcasts, third‑quarter and other financial results, and regular dividend declarations on its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The company also reports on changes in board and executive leadership, updates to by‑laws and the establishment of new credit facilities through SEC filings and corresponding announcements.
Following HSY news allows readers to track new product introductions, strategic acquisitions, financial performance disclosures and governance updates in one place. This page aggregates those announcements so users can review the company’s latest activities and longer-term trends across its confectionery and salty snacks businesses.
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has unveiled its new Halloween product lineup for 2025, featuring innovative twists on classic favorites and exciting collaborations. The collection includes new KIT KAT® Counts, REESE'S Mini Pumpkins Unwrapped, and special editions featuring Peanuts® characters and Harry Potter™ themed chocolates.
The company is introducing several new assortment bags ranging from 30 to 60 counts, including themed collections for Halloween Lovers, Caramel Lovers, and TWIZZLER Lovers. Notable additions include HERSHEY'S Nuggets Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand's first fall harvest flavor in six years, and returning favorites like CADBURY Caramello Miniatures. The lineup also expands to include salty snack options with Halloween multipacks of SKINNYPOP popcorn and PIRATE'S BOOTY puffs.
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) announced a groundbreaking collaboration between two iconic brands - REESE'S and OREO®, introducing two new products: the REESE'S OREO® Cup and OREO® REESE'S Cookie. The REESE'S OREO® Cup combines milk chocolate and white creme peanut butter cups with OREO® cookie crumbs, while the OREO® REESE'S Cookie features OREO® chocolate sandwich cookies filled with REESE'S peanut buttery creme and OREO cookie crumbs.
Both products will be available for presale starting August 18, 2025, with nationwide retail rollout in September 2025. The REESE'S OREO® Cup will become a permanent addition to the REESE'S portfolio, while the OREO® REESE'S Cookies will return to shelves in January 2026 after the initial launch.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has announced its quarterly dividend payments for both Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shareholders. The company declared a dividend of $1.370 per share for Common Stock and $1.245 per share for Class B Common Stock on July 29, 2025.
The dividends will be payable on September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2025. This marks Hershey's 382nd consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and 163rd consecutive regular dividend on Class B Common Stock, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported Q2 2025 financial results with consolidated net sales of $2.61 billion, up 26.0% year-over-year. The company's reported net income was $62.7 million, or $0.31 per share-diluted, representing a 65.2% decrease. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.21, down 4.7%.
The company updated its 2025 outlook, now expecting net sales growth of at least 2% but projecting reported earnings per share to decline ~50% and adjusted earnings per share to decrease 36-38%. Key factors include anticipated tariff expenses of $170-180 million and implementation of commodity cost mitigation strategies.
Performance across segments showed North America Confectionery sales up 32.0%, North America Salty Snacks up 8.8%, and International sales increasing 4.4%. The company's gross margin declined to 30.5% from 40.2% in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher commodity and manufacturing costs.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has appointed Kirk Tanner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025. Tanner, who currently serves as President and CEO of The Wendy's Company, will succeed retiring CEO Michele Buck. With over three decades of experience at PepsiCo, Tanner previously led PepsiCo Beverages North America's $28 billion business.
Tanner brings extensive experience in brand building, innovation, and customer partnerships. At PepsiCo, he managed iconic brands including Pepsi, Gatorade, and Mountain Dew, while holding various senior leadership positions globally. Buck, who announced her retirement earlier this year, will remain in a senior advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.
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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