[8-K] HERSHEY CO Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Hershey Company furnished an update on sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025. The information was provided via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The Item 2.02 materials are furnished, not filed, which means they are not subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act and are not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated.

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SEC reporting analyst

Administrative 8-K furnishing Q3 results; no figures disclosed here.

Hershey used an Item 2.02 Form 8-K to furnish its Q3 2025 sales and earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1. Furnished information provides timely disclosure without triggering certain statutory liabilities tied to filed content.

The filing states the Exhibit 99.1 details are not subject to Section 18 and are not incorporated by reference unless expressly noted. Investor impact depends on the metrics in the press release itself; this excerpt does not include them.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 30, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

THE HERSHEY COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-183

23-0691590

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

19 East Chocolate Avenue

Hershey, PA 17033

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(717) 534-4200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐						Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, one dollar par value

HSY

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 30, 2025, The Hershey Company (the “Company”) announced sales and earnings information for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

The Hershey Company Press Release dated October 30, 2025

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE HERSHEY COMPANY

Date: October 30, 2025

By:

/s/ Steven E. Voskuil

Steven E. Voskuil Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did The Hershey Company (HSY) announce in this 8-K?

It furnished sales and earnings information for Q3 2025 via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What period does the HSY update cover?

The update covers the third quarter ended September 28, 2025.

How was the Q3 2025 information provided by HSY?

Through a press release that is furnished with the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the HSY Q3 2025 press release considered filed or furnished?

It is furnished under Item 2.02, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Is the HSY press release incorporated into other SEC filings?

It is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated in another filing.

What other exhibits are included in the HSY 8-K?

It includes Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL).