The Hershey Stock News

Hershey's margins are under sustained pressure, with volume declines, elevated cocoa prices, and new tariffs creating a challenging environment for profitability. Despite strong brands and management, the current stock price reflects overly optimistic expectations for a return to normalcy, prompting my exit. Tariffs could significantly impact Hershey's earnings as outlined by management, adding...

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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director, Investor Relations Michele Buck - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Voskuil - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ken Goldman - JPMorgan Andrew Lazar - Barclays Max Gumport - BNP Paribas David Palmer -...

Chocolate giant says “unmitigated” impact of tariffs may cost up to $100 million per quarter.

Hershey reported a less severe decline in sales than anticipated for the first quarter, alongside exceeding profit expectations, according to a Thursday announcement.  The company's resilient performance was primarily attributed to consistent consumer demand for its salty snacks division within the North American market, Reuters said in a report.

Hershey posted a smaller-than-expected drop in sales for the first quarter and beat profit estimates on Thursday, helped by steady demand for its salty snacks business in North America.

Hershey first-quarter earnings fell and the company expects to take a hit from tariffs of up to $20 million this quarter.