Hershey director receives 72-share stock grant

Brandt Christopher W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brandt Christopher W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hershey Co director Christopher W. Brandt reported receiving a grant of 72.4700 shares of Common Stock on June 15, 2026. The award is recorded at a price of $181.1100 per share, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase. After this grant, Brandt directly holds 973.2960 shares of Hershey common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 72.47 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Brandt Christopher W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	72.47	$181.11	$13K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 973.296 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 72.4700 shares Grant price: $181.1100 per share Holdings after transaction: 973.2960 shares

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Shares granted 72.4700 shares Common Stock grant on June 15, 2026

Grant price $181.1100 per share Recorded value for compensation grant

Holdings after transaction 973.2960 shares Direct ownership following the grant

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What did Hershey (HSY) director Christopher W. Brandt report on this Form 4?

Christopher W. Brandt reported receiving a grant of 72.4700 Hershey common shares as compensation. The grant was recorded at $181.1100 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 973.2960 shares following the transaction.

Was Christopher W. Brandt buying or selling Hershey (HSY) stock in this filing?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition through a grant or award, not an open-market buy or sale. Brandt received 72.4700 shares of Hershey common stock as compensation, coded as a "Grant, award, or other acquisition."

How many Hershey (HSY) shares does Christopher W. Brandt hold after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, Christopher W. Brandt directly holds 973.2960 shares of Hershey common stock. This total includes the 72.4700 shares received on June 15, 2026 under the compensation-related award.

What price was used for the Hershey (HSY) stock grant to Christopher W. Brandt?

The stock grant to Christopher W. Brandt is recorded at $181.1100 per Hershey common share. This price is used in the Form 4 to value the 72.4700 shares awarded as part of his director compensation.

Does this Hershey (HSY) Form 4 indicate any derivative or option exercises?

No derivative or option exercises are reported in this Form 4. The filing only shows a non-derivative transaction: a grant of 72.4700 shares of Hershey common stock, with no remaining derivative positions listed in the derivative summary.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 04:07 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Brandt Christopher W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

19 E. CHOCOLATE AVENUE

(Street)

HERSHEY PENNSYLVANIA 17033

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HERSHEY CO [ HSY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/15/2026		A		72.47	A	$181.11	973.296	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Kathleen S. Purcell, Agent for Christopher W. Brandt	06/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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