The Hershey Stock News

Consumer staples companies sell things that people tend to buy regardless of the economic environment and stock market dynamics. They are looked at as safe-haven investments for that reason.

In today's market environment, one stock that faces ongoing struggles is confectionery and snack giant Hershey (HSY -2.35%). The company has dealt with ongoing cocoa shortages that pressure its margins, and the stock has slipped more than 40% over the last two years.

Hershey shares have pulled back to attractive levels due to cocoa price spikes, tariffs, and higher interest rates, creating a solid entry point for long-term investors. Cocoa price volatility is a major headwind for 2025 but I don't see it impacting the firm's longer-term trajectory. Hershey faces meaningful but not unmanageable risk from tariffs.

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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...

Consumer staple stocks are a compelling bet during heightened economic uncertainty.

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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 -...