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Hershey's and Patrick Renna Spark Nationwide Debate Over How to Make the Perfect S'moreJune 1, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) New Campaign Invites Fans to Choose Between Camp Gooey and Camp Toasty This SummerHERSHEY, Pa., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There are two kinds of people in this world when it comes to s'mores. Those who carefully rotate their marshmallow until it's perfectly golden, and those who light it on fire and call it a strategy. This summer, Hershey's is here to let America settle it once and for all. Introducing Hershey's Heated Debate, a summer-long campaign, in partnership with actor, creator, and s'mores icon Patrick Renna, that celebrates the ritual of making s'mores, the opinions it ignites, and the moments it creates. Because whether you're Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty, we can all agree on one thing: nothing makes a s'more like Hershey's milk chocolate.To really get things bubbling, Hershey's issued the Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report, revealing that:Over two thirds (69%) of s'mores eaters are Camp Toasty. These consumers want to see the outside completely toasted with 17% looking for some blackened char and 11% wanting the marshmallow on fire.One third (29%) of survey respondents are Camp Gooey with the majority prioritizing an ooey gooey center for the ultimate s'mores experience.2% represent people who either don't want a marshmallow at all (1%) or those who say it "doesn't matter" (1%)."S'mores define summer, and Hershey's is the chocolate that people reach for to make them," said Vinny Rinaldi, VP, Consumer Connections at The Hershey Company. "Our focus is making this timeless ritual feel relevant and participatory, inviting more people to connect through a shared summer tradition."Sparking a Nationwide ConversationThis summer, fans are encouraged to join the Hershey's Heated Debate and choose their side – Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty – and share it on Instagram and TikTok starting June 1 by tagging @hersheys and using the hashtag #campgooey or #camptoasty."Hershey's milk chocolate is non-negotiable in my house. It's the classic for a reason," said Patrick Renna. "And the marshmallow? That's where the family debate gets loud. Camp Gooey, Camp Toasty… everybody's got a take. But that's the best part: you're outside, you're laughing, and for a few minutes you're just together with sticky fingers, big smiles, and s'mores that taste like summer."A Simple Ritual, A Real ConnectionAccording to Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report, s'mores are a pillar of American summertime.The U.S. consumes more than an estimated 2.5 billion s'mores annually.*68% of s'mores eaters say it's not summer until you have had a s'more.80% said s'mores are as American as apple pie.40% of s'mores eaters only want "classic" s'mores.43% of s'mores eaters consider themselves s'mores experts.26% of s'mores eaters prefer their own method and wouldn't want someone else to make one for them.Extending the Momentum of Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place.S'mores season is a signature way the "Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place." campaign comes to life through simple moments, shared rituals, and summer togetherness. 2026 marks Hershey's biggest year yet, with the brand showing up on the world's biggest stages and across key consumer moments, including the once-in-a-lifetime HERSHEY movie, in theaters Thanksgiving Day.FAQsWhat does the Hershey's s'mores campaign focus on?
Hershey's Heated Debate celebrates the small, shared moments that create lasting memories across generations and backyards – with Hershey's right at the center.What is the "Camp Gooey vs. Camp Toasty" debate?
It is the classic question of how to toast a marshmallow – extra gooey, lightly golden or fully scorched. Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report says two-thirds (69%) of s'mores eaters like their s'mores toasty with 17% looking for some blackened char, and 11% wanting the marshmallow on fire.What role does Patrick Renna play in bringing the debate to life?
Hershey's partnered with s'mores connoisseur, Patrick Renna to not only help launch the debate, but to bring s'mores-lovers together to share their sacred rituals, recipes and must-haves around the campfire.How do I get involved in the Hershey's s'mores campaign?
Fans can join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok starting June 1 by sharing their s'mores style, tagging @hersheys and using the hashtag #campgooey or #camptoasty.Why is Hershey's focusing on s'mores?
S'mores are a timeless summer ritual that naturally brings people together. It's the ritual that reconnects us – a simple, familiar act that bridges generations, revives old memories, and creates new ones.What makes a s'more a s'more?
85% define s'mores as a classic recipe (graham cracker + marshmallow + chocolate), and 95% think that Hershey's belongs in a classic s'more.Are there new ways to enjoy Hershey's in s'mores?
Yes. Fans can try variations like Hershey's milk chocolate with Caramel or experiment with new ingredients. Results from Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report finds that 47% of s'mores eaters categorize themselves as "experimenters," trying salty and sweet ingredients like bacon, pickles or fruit.What is Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place campaign?
Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. is Hershey's first major creative campaign in eight years, which launched ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. reinforces Hershey's enduring role as an iconic part of everyday moments and a familiar source of happiness.About The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.comFollow:
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The Hershey Company and independent research firm Reputation Leaders  and MSL conducted a study by among 5,000 U.S. adults aged 18–65, with 100 respondents in each of the 50 U.S. states. The online survey was conducted between April 3 - 27, 2026. State-level findings are reported on an unweighted basis. For national projections of U.S. s'mores consumption, results were weighted to reflect gender, region, and state-level age profiles. Where findings relate to children aged 0–17, responses were provided by parents on behalf of their children and used to estimate consumption among this age group. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hersheys-and-patrick-renna-spark-nationwide-debate-over-how-to-make-the-perfect-smore-302786098.htmlSOURCE The Hershey Company Original: Hershey's and Patrick Renna Spark Nationwide Debate Over How to Make the Perfect S'more

The Hershey Company Names Mitchell Arends Chief Supply Chain OfficerMay 28, 2026 4:02 PM
PR Newswire (US) Jason Reiman, a 30-Year Hershey Veteran, to Retire Following Planned Leadership Transition HERSHEY, Pa., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends succeeds Jason Reiman, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition. Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods. He joins Hershey from UTZ Brands, where he served as Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, with full operational accountability for a $1.5 billion business spanning supply chain, R&D, transformation and direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Prior to UTZ, Arends served as Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, responsible for a $22 billion supply chain across manufacturing, logistics, planning, and procurement. "Mitch is a proven transformational leader with the end-to-end mindset, track record, and people-first approach that will continue to drive Hershey's supply chain forward," said Kirk Tanner, President and CEO, The Hershey Company. "His experience across complex operations in the CPG industry makes him well-suited to build on the foundation Jason has established. At the same time, we are deeply grateful to Jason. His 30-year journey from intern to Chief Supply Chain Officer reflects the commitment and character that define this company. He leaves a supply chain that is stronger, more capable, and better positioned than ever." Arends will have end-to-end accountability for Hershey's integrated supply chain — manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and planning. He will focus on accelerating digital integration and automation and advancing insights-driven planning across the network. During the transition period through the first quarter of 2027, Reiman will partner with Arends on supply chain modernization, with a focus on integrated planning, accelerated digital capabilities and network optimization. Reiman joined Hershey as an intern and built a career spanning the full breadth of the supply chain. His significant contributions include bringing core capacity and expanded confection capabilities in-house, standing up two fully digitally integrated manufacturing facilities and building the salty snacks network that is now 80% insourced. "The opportunity to continue building a supply chain for some of the world's most iconic products is an exciting moment in my career," said Mitchell Arends. "Doing that in a way that develops people and strengthens the communities where we operate makes it even more so. Building a supply chain fit for the future means more than deploying technology or optimizing networks. It means developing the talent capable of sustaining that transformation long after any single initiative is complete." "I've always believed that great leadership is a relay. I'm proud to hand this baton to Mitch," said Jason Reiman, Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Hershey Company.  "He has the vision, the experience, and the values to carry this work forward and to uphold what Milton Hershey built. I'm grateful for every year, for the people I worked alongside, and for what this company stands for." About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.Follow:
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HERSHEY'S KISSES AND POKÉMON ARE BACK -- AND THIS TIME, TEAM ROCKET WANTS INMay 11, 2026 10:26 AM
PR Newswire (US) Limited-Edition Foils, a Digital Collecting Hub, and an Instagram Takeover Help Celebrate 30 Years of PokémonHERSHEY, Pa., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey's Kisses is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International for another special-edition collection — and this year, things are getting a little villainous. Fans can collect 151 Poké Ball foil designs in addition to 10 new foils, inspired by the beloved antagonists in the Pokémon world, Team Rocket.In celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, the collection introduces a new narrative-driven experience, where Team Rocket is on a mission to steal every Hershey's Kisses foil design — and they're not keeping it a secret."Pokémon brings people together in ways few brands can — and that same joy of discovery lives in Hershey's chocolate," said Carly Andrews, Associate Brand Manager at The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY). "With 151 Poké Ball foils and the addition of Team Rocket foils, this year's collection delivers our most fun, collectible Pokémon release yet."A Collectible Experience That Goes Beyond the WrapperFans can follow along as the story unfolds across social, centered on the challenge of collecting all 151 Hershey's Kisses chocolates before Team Rocket does.Earlier this month, Team Rocket temporarily took over Hershey's Instagram, posting in-character content about their ongoing hijinks and attempts to steal Hershey's Kisses chocolates. In addition, on May 12, Pokémon fans and families can scan the QR code on each pack to visit a digital collection hub — a place to track finds, follow the story and enter for a chance to win exclusive prizes.Available in 9-oz share packs and 28-oz party bags at participating retailers nationwide, each of the Hershey's Kisses chocolates collected becomes part of the fun, turning everyday chocolate moments into a shared experience rooted in fandom, play and discovery.More Ways to Play from the Hershey CompanyThis summer, Pirate's Booty is bringing Pokémon fun to snack time with Pikachu-shaped puffs and three unique pack designs. Each pack will include a different "Who's That Pokémon" challenge and access to downloadable activities for the whole family.This partnership brings together Pokémon and Pirate's Booty's better-for-you credentials — making back-to-school season more exciting for both kids and parents.Follow along with the Hershey's brand on Instagram and Pirate's Booty brand on Instagram.FAQsWhat is the Hershey's Kisses x Pokémon collection?A limited-time release of Hershey's Kisses chocolates featuring 151 collectible Pokémon foil designs, including 10 new Team Rocket foils.What's new this year?The 2026 launch introduces Team Rocket to the storyline, along with new Hershey's Kisses foil designs and an interactive digital experience.What is the Team Rocket takeover?Earlier this month, Team Rocket temporarily took over Hershey's Instagram, posting in-character content about their attempts to steal the Hershey's Kisses.Is there a digital experience?Yes. On May 12, fans can scan the on-pack QR code to access a digital collection hub where they can track their collection, follow the story and enter for a chance to win the Hershey's Kisses x Pokémon grand prize and exclusive collectibles.What makes this experience unique?Each Hershey's Kisses chocolate collected becomes part of a larger, interactive experience — turning everyday chocolate moments into a shared journey rooted in fandom, play and discovery.When and where will the products be available?Pokémon Hershey's Kisses are available in 9-oz share packs and 28-oz party bags at participating retailers while supplies last.Will the products be restocked?No. These are limited-time offerings available while supplies last.Are Hershey's and Pokémon partnering on anything else this year?Yes! Pirate's Booty is also celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with a limited-time release of Pikachu shaped puffs featuring interactive packaging and Pokémon-themed activities.What makes this product unique?The collection includes three unique pack designs with a different "Who's That Pokémon?" activity on the back of each pack, in addition to access to fun, downloadable activities for families.Where can I find the activities?Fans can visit the Pirate's Booty website for downloadable activities like word searches, object finds and coloring pages. Completing the experiences unlocks a bonus surprise activity.When will Pirate's Booty Pokémon be available?The product will be available nationwide this summer in 8-count cartons and 17-oz club bags.Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer. About The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.Follow:
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Hershey to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 12, 2026May 8, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) HERSHEY, Pa., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Steve Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat session at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:25 am ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of the Company's corporate website at https://investors.thehersheycompany.com/ under Events & Webcasts. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website following the event. About The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.Follow:
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Hershey beats Q1 expectations but dips on softer guidance outlookApril 30, 2026 10:15 AM
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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, though shares slipped 1.6% as investors focused on a slightly weaker-than-expected full-year outlook.Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.35, comfortably above the $2.04 analyst consensus by $0.31.Revenue reached $3.1 billion, topping the $3.02 billion estimate and rising 10.6% compared with the same quarter last year.Organic net sales, measured at constant currency, increased 7.9%, driven primarily by around 10% pricing gains, which were partially offset by a 2% decline in volumes.For fiscal 2026, Hershey reaffirmed its adjusted EPS guidance range of $8.20 to $8.52. However, the midpoint of $8.36 is slightly below the $8.40 consensus forecast. The company expects full-year net sales to grow between 4% and 5%.“We kicked off the year strong and are on track to hit our financial targets for 2026. Hershey’s and Reese’s are key drivers, delivering first quarter non-seasonal retail sales lifts of 11% and 10%, respectively,” said President and CEO Kirk Tanner.By segment, North America Confectionery sales rose 8.3% to $2.49 billion, while North America Salty Snacks revenue surged 26.0% to $350.1 million, supported by the acquisition of LesserEvil. International sales climbed 16.1% to $264.2 million.Adjusted gross margin declined by 80 basis points to 40.4%, reflecting higher input costs and tariff-related pressures, although this was partly offset by pricing actions and improved supply chain efficiency.The Hershey Company stock price

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Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsApril 30, 2026 6:45 AM
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HERSHEY, Pa., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026 and reaffirmed its 2026 sales and earnings outlook.







"We kicked off the year strong and are on track to hit our financial targets for 2026. Hershey's and Reese's are key drivers, delivering first quarter non-seasonal retail sales lifts of 11% and 10%, respectively. We are laser-focused on fueling core growth and making bold moves in brand investment, innovation, R&D, technology, and talent to drive our business to new heights," said Kirk Tanner, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer.First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary1Consolidated net sales of $3,104.2 million, an increase of 10.6%.Organic, constant currency net sales increased 7.9%.Reported net income of $435.1 million, or $2.13 per share-diluted, an increase of 93.6%.  Adjusted earnings per share-diluted of $2.35, an increase of 12.4%.









1 All comparisons for the first quarter of 2026 are with respect to the first quarter ended March 30, 20252026 Full-Year Financial OutlookThe Company is reaffirming its net sales growth, organic net sales growth, reported earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share outlook for the year. 2026 Full-Year Outlook
GuidanceNet sales growth*
4% to 5%Organic net sales growth
2.5% to 3.5%Reported earnings per share growth
79% to 89%Adjusted earnings per share growth
30% to 35%*Reflects an approximate 150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil The Company also expects:A reported and adjusted effective tax rate in the range of approximately 25% to 27%;Other expense, which primarily reflects periodic benefit costs relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, of approximately $15 million to $20 million;Interest expense of approximately $200 million to $210 million;Capital expenditures in the range of approximately $425 million to $475 million; andAdvancing Agility & Automation Initiative savings of approximately $100 million.Below is a reconciliation of current projected 2026 and full-year 2025 earnings per share-diluted calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share-diluted: 
2026 (Projected)
2025Reported EPS – Diluted$7.77 - $8.19
$4.34Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses—
$2.08Business Realignment Activities0.30 - 0.35
$0.29Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities 0.15 - 0.20
$0.20Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges—
$0.03Tax Effect of All Adjustments Reflected Above$(0.12)
$(0.63)Adjusted EPS – Diluted$8.20 - $8.52
$6.31 Adjusted 2026 projected earnings per share-diluted, as presented above, does not include the impact of mark-to-market gains and losses on our commodity derivative contracts that are reflected within corporate unallocated expense in segment results until the related inventory is sold since we are not able to forecast the impact of the market changes.First-Quarter 2026 Components of Net Sales Growth A reconciliation between reported net sales growth rates and organic, constant currency net sales growth rates, along with the contribution from net price realization and volume, is provided below: 
Three Months Ended March 29, 2026
Percentage Change as Reported
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange
Percentage Change on Constant Currency Basis
Impact of Acquisition
Percentage Change on Organic Constant Currency Basis
Organic Price(Rounded)*
Organic Volume/Mix(Rounded)*North America Confectionery8.3 %
0.3 %
8.0 %
— %
8.0 %
12 %
(4) %













North America Salty Snacks26.0 %
— %
26.0 %
20.4 %
5.6 %
— %
5 %













International16.1 %
6.8 %
9.3 %
— %
9.3 %
12 %
(2) %













Total Company10.6 %
0.7 %
9.9 %
2.0 %
7.9 %
10 %
(2) %*Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above. The Company presents certain percentage changes in net sales on a constant currency basis, which excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange. To present this information for historical periods, current period net sales for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average monthly exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, rather than at the actual average monthly exchange rates in effect during the current period of the current fiscal year. As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.First-Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results Consolidated net sales increased 10.6% to $3,104.2 million in the first quarter of 2026. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 7.9%, driven by net price realization of approximately 10 points. Volume declined approximately 2 points reflecting elasticity impacts in both the North America Confectionery and International segments. This was partially offset by favorable timing of shipments in the North America Confectionery and International segments. The impact of the LesserEvil acquisition was a 2.0 point benefit, while the foreign exchange benefit was 0.7 points in the first quarter.Reported gross margin was 39.4% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 33.7% in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 570 basis points. The reported gross margin increase was driven by net price realization, lower derivative mark-to-market losses versus the same period last year, supply chain productivity and transformation program net savings, which more than offset higher commodity and tariff-related costs. Adjusted gross margin was 40.4% in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 80 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025. This decrease reflects higher commodity and tariff-related costs during the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by net price realization, supply chain productivity and transformation program savings.Selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased 3.1% in the first quarter of 2026 versus the first quarter of 2025. Selling, marketing and administrative expenses, excluding advertising and related consumer marketing, increased 1.8% versus the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher capability and technology investments, partially offset by reduced consulting fees, lower compensation and benefit costs, and transformation program net savings. Advertising and related consumer marketing expenses increased 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026 versus the same period last year, reflecting double-digit increases in the North America Salty Snacks and International segments.First quarter 2026 reported operating profit was $640.7 million, an increase of 73.5% versus the first quarter of 2025, resulting in a reported operating profit margin of 20.6%, an increase of 740 basis points versus the prior year period. This increase was driven by higher sales, net price realization and lower derivative mark-to-market losses versus the same period last year, which more than offset higher commodity and tariff-related costs and increased advertising and consumer marketing investment. Adjusted operating profit of $686.5 million increased 12.9% versus the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating profit margin of 22.1% increased 40 basis points versus the first quarter of 2025, as sales growth more than offset higher commodity and tariff-related costs and increased advertising and consumer marketing investment.The reported effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2026 was 26.6%, a decrease of 410 basis points versus the first quarter of 2025. The reported effective tax rate decrease was driven by foreign rate differentials on commodity hedges versus the prior year period. The adjusted effective tax rate was 25.0%, an increase of 60 basis points versus the first quarter of 2025. The adjusted effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 reflects increased state taxes and foreign rate differentials driven by income mix across geographics versus the year-ago period.The Company's first-quarter 2026 results, as prepared in accordance with GAAP, included items positively impacting comparability of $45.8 million, or $0.22 per share-diluted. For the first quarter of 2025, items positively impacting comparability totaled $238.9 million, or $0.99 per share-diluted.The following table presents a summary of items impacting comparability in each period (see Appendix I for additional information):
Pre-Tax (millions)
Earnings Per Share-Diluted
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025
March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025







Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses$            30.2
$           211.5
$            0.15
$            1.04Business Realignment Activities13.4
25.9
0.07
0.12Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities2.3
1.6
0.01
0.01Tax Effect of All Adjustments Reflected Above—
—
(0.01)
(0.18)
$            45.8
$           238.9
$            0.22
$            0.99Totals may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above. The following are comments about segment performance for the first quarter of 2026 versus the prior year period. See the schedule of supplementary information within this press release for additional information on segment net sales and profit.North America ConfectioneryHershey's North America Confectionery segment net sales were $2,489.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 8.3% versus the same period last year. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 8.0%, driven by approximately 12 points of net price realization. Volume declined approximately 4 points reflecting price elasticity and one fewer shipping day, partially offset by the timing of Q2 shipments and strong innovation performance.Hershey's U.S. candy, mint and gum (CMG) retail takeaway for the 12-week period ended March 29, 2026 in the multi-outlet plus convenience store channels (MULO+ w/ Convenience) increased 8.1% as consumer demand sustained despite higher marketplace prices. For this period, Hershey's CMG share declined compared to the prior year due to increased marketplace competition and the timing of major innovation and merchandising programs.The North America Confectionery segment reported segment income of $792.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 13.8% versus the prior year period, resulting in a segment margin of 31.8% in the quarter, an increase of 150 basis points. The segment income and segment margin increases were driven by higher sales, net price realization, supply chain productivity and transformation program savings, partially offset by higher commodity and tariff-related costs.North America Salty SnacksHershey's North America Salty Snacks segment net sales were $350.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 26.0% versus the same period last year. The acquisition of LesserEvil contributed approximately 20 percentage points to segment growth in the first quarter of 2026. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 5.6%, driven by a volume increase of over 5 points, reflecting strong innovation and velocity gains. Net price realization was approximately flat.Hershey's U.S. salty snacks retail takeaway for the 12-week period ended March 29, 2026 in MULO+ w/ Convenience, excluding LesserEvil, increased 9.8% versus the prior year period. This led to further gains in salty snack market share. Organic, constant currency net sales trailed retail takeaway primarily due to the planned reduction of sales to private label customers.North America Salty Snacks segment income was $34.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 18.1% versus the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher supply chain costs in part related to a voluntary temporary product withdrawal and increased consumer marketing investments, which more than offset benefits from higher volume and supply chain productivity. This resulted in a segment margin of 9.8%, a decrease of 530 basis points versus the prior year period.InternationalFirst quarter 2026 net sales for Hershey's International segment increased 16.1% versus the same period last year to $264.2 million. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 9.3%. Price realization was approximately 12 points, driven by strategic pricing actions across markets. Volume decreased approximately 2%, reflecting the impact of price elasticity, partially offset by favorable shipment timing in select markets and continued strong performance in Brazil.International segment income was $15.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $13.4 million versus the prior year period driven by increased commodity and manufacturing costs and higher advertising investment, partially offset by sales growth, net price realization and supply chain productivity and transformation program savings. This resulted in a segment margin of 5.8%, a decrease of 680 basis points versus the prior year period.Unallocated Corporate ExpenseHershey's unallocated corporate expense in the first quarter of 2026 was $155.4 million, a decrease of $3.4 million, or 2.1%, versus the same period of 2025. The year-over-year decline reflects reduced consulting fees and lower compensation and benefit costs, which more than offset continued investments in capabilities and technology during the quarter.Live WebcastAt approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern time) today, Hershey will post a pre-recorded management discussion of its first-quarter 2026 results and business update to its website at www.thehersheycompany.com/investors. In addition, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time) today, the Company will host a live question and answer session with investors and financial analysts. Details to access this call are available on the Company's website.Note: In this release, for the first quarter of 2026, Hershey references income measures that are not in accordance with GAAP because they exclude certain items impacting comparability, including gains and losses associated with mark-to-market commodity derivatives, business realignment activities and acquisition and integration-related activities. The Company refers to these income measures as "adjusted" or "non-GAAP" financial measures throughout this release. These non-GAAP financial measures are used in evaluating results of operations for internal purposes and are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with GAAP. Rather, the Company believes exclusion of such items provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income is provided below. Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresConsolidated resultsThree Months EndedIn thousands except per share dataMarch 29, 2026
March 30, 2025Reported gross profit$           1,222,731
$             944,267Derivative mark-to-market losses30,184
211,453Non-GAAP gross profit$           1,252,915
$           1,155,720



Reported operating profit$             640,693
$             369,221Derivative mark-to-market losses30,184
211,453Business realignment activities13,358
25,854Acquisition and integration-related activities2,261
1,585Non-GAAP operating profit$             686,496
$             608,113



Reported provision for income taxes$             157,590
$               99,451Derivative mark-to-market (gains) losses*(1,817)
31,129Business realignment activities*3,308
6,179Acquisition and integration-related activities*549
378Non-GAAP provision for income taxes$             159,630
$             137,137



Reported net income$             435,105
$             224,203Derivative mark-to-market losses32,001
180,324Business realignment activities10,050
19,675Acquisition and integration-related activities1,712
1,207Non-GAAP net income$             478,868
$             425,409



Reported EPS - Diluted$                 2.13
$                 1.10Derivative mark-to-market gains0.15
1.04Business realignment activities0.07
0.12Acquisition and integration-related activities0.01
0.01Tax effect of all adjustments reflected above**(0.01)
(0.18)Non-GAAP EPS - Diluted$                 2.35
$                 2.09* The tax effect for each adjustment is determined by calculating the tax impact of the adjustment on the Company's quarterly effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the item has been recorded requires application of a specific tax rate or tax treatment, in which case the tax effect of such item is estimated by applying such specific tax rate or tax treatment.** Adjustments reported above are reported on a pre-tax basis before the tax effect described in the reconciliation above for non-GAAP provision for income taxes. In the assessment of our results, we review and discuss the following financial metrics that are derived from the reported and non-GAAP financial measures presented above:
Three Months Ended
March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025As reported gross margin39.4 %
33.7 %Non-GAAP gross margin (1)40.4 %
41.2 %



As reported operating profit margin20.6 %
13.2 %Non-GAAP operating profit margin (2)22.1 %
21.7 %



As reported effective tax rate26.6 %
30.7 %Non-GAAP effective tax rate (3)25.0 %
24.4 %(1)Calculated as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.(2)Calculated as non-GAAP operating profit as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.(3)Calculated as non-GAAP provision for income taxes as a percentage of non-GAAP income before taxes (calculated as non-GAAP operating profit minus non-GAAP interest expense, net plus or minus non-GAAP other (income) expense, net). Appendix IDetails of the charges included in GAAP results, as summarized in the press release (above), are as follows:Derivative mark-to-market (gains) losses: The mark-to-market (gains) losses on commodity derivatives are recorded as unallocated and excluded from adjusted results until such time as the related inventory is sold, at which time the corresponding (gains) losses are reclassified from unallocated to segment income. Since we often purchase commodity contracts to price inventory requirements in future years, we make this adjustment to facilitate the year-over-year comparison of cost of sales on a basis that matches the derivative gains and losses with the underlying economic exposure being hedged for the period.Business realignment activities: We periodically undertake restructuring and cost reduction activities as part of ongoing efforts to enhance long-term profitability. During the first quarter of 2024, we commenced the Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, optimize selling, general and administrative expenses, leverage new technology and business models to further simplify and automate processes, and generate long-term savings. During the first quarter of 2026 and 2025, business realignment charges related primarily to severance and employee benefit costs, as well as other third-party costs related to this program. Acquisition and integration-related activities: During the first quarter of 2026, we incurred costs related to the integration of the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC into our North America Salty Snacks segment, as well as costs related to the integration of the Sour Strips brand from Actual Candy, LLC into our North America Confectionery segment.  During the first quarter of 2025, we incurred costs related to the acquisition of the Sour Strips brand from Actual Candy, LLC into our North America Confectionery segment. Tax effect of all adjustments: This line item reflects the aggregate tax effect of all pre-tax adjustments reflected in the preceding line items of the applicable table. The tax effect for each adjustment is determined by calculating the tax impact of the adjustment on the Company's quarterly effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the item has been recorded requires application of a specific tax rate or tax treatment, in which case the tax effect of such item is estimated by applying such specific tax rate or tax treatment.Safe Harbor StatementThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to our 2026 Full-year Financial Outlook and other statements regarding our business outlook and financial performance. Many of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "strategy," "target" and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and "would," among others. These statements are made based upon current expectations that are subject to risk and uncertainty. Because actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company's securities. Factors that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain due to the loss or disruption of essential manufacturing or supply elements or other factors; issues, concerns or regulatory changes related to the quality and safety of our products, ingredients or packaging, human and workplace rights, and other environmental, social or governance matters; changes in raw material and other costs, along with the availability of adequate supplies of raw materials and the Company's ability to successfully hedge against volatility in raw material pricing; the Company's ability to successfully execute business continuity plans to address changes in consumer preferences and the broader economic and operating environment; selling price increases, including volume declines associated with pricing elasticity; market demand for our new and existing products; increased marketplace competition; failure to successfully execute and integrate acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures; changes in governmental laws, regulations and policies, including taxes and tariffs; political, economic, and/or financial market conditions, including with respect to inflation, rising interest rates, slower growth or recession, evolving priorities of the U.S. administration, and other events beyond our control such as the impacts on the business arising from international conflicts and geopolitical tensions; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations; disruptions, failures or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure and that of our customers and partners (including our suppliers); our ability to hire, engage and retain a talented global workforce, our ability to realize expected cost savings and operating efficiencies associated with strategic initiatives or restructuring programs; complications with the design, implementation or usage of our new enterprise resource planning system, including the ability to support post-implementation efforts and maintain enhancements, new features or modifications; and such other matters as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations. The Hershey CompanyConsolidated Statements of Incomefor the periods ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025(unaudited) (in thousands except percentages and per share amounts)












Three Months Ended




March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025






Net sales


$         3,104,167
$         2,805,419Cost of sales

1,881,436
1,861,152Gross profit


1,222,731
944,267




Selling, marketing and administrative expense
576,040
558,672Business realignment costs
5,998
16,374





Operating profit
640,693
369,221Interest expense, net

49,818
44,622Other (income) expense, net

(1,820)
945





Income before income taxes

592,695
323,654Provision for income taxes

157,590
99,451






Net income
$           435,105
$           224,203






Net income per share- Basic- Common
$              2.19
$              1.14
- Diluted- Common
$              2.13
$              1.10
- Basic- Class B
$              1.99
$              1.03






Shares outstanding- Basic- Common
148,606
148,097
- Diluted- Common
203,931
203,141
- Basic- Class B
54,614
54,614






Key margins:





Gross margin

39.4 %
33.7 %Operating profit margin

20.6 %
13.2 %Net margin

14.0 %
8.0 %

The Hershey CompanySupplementary Information – Segment Resultsfor the periods ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025(unaudited) (in thousands except percentages)










Three Months Ended


March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025
% ChangeNet sales:





North America Confectionery
$           2,489,918
$           2,300,140
8.3 %North America Salty Snacks
350,070
277,798
26.0 %International
264,179
227,481
16.1 %Total
$           3,104,167
$           2,805,419
10.6 %






Segment income:





North America Confectionery
$             792,378
$             696,374
13.8 %North America Salty Snacks
34,300
41,853
(18.1) %International
15,263
28,726
(46.8) %Total segment income
841,941
766,953
9.8 %Unallocated corporate expense (1)
155,445
158,840
(2.1) %Unallocated mark-to-market losses on commodity derivatives (2)
30,184
211,453
(85.7) %Costs associated with business realignment initiatives
13,358
25,854
(48.3) %Acquisition and integration-related activities
2,261
1,585
42.6 %Operating profit
640,693
369,221
73.5 %Interest expense, net
49,818
44,622
11.6 %Other (income) expense, net
(1,820)
945
NMIncome before income taxes
$             592,695
$             323,654
83.1 %







(1)   Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense and (d) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.(2)   Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative losses (gains).NM - not meaningful




Three Months Ended


March 29, 2026
March 30, 2025Segment income as a percent of net sales:



    North America Confectionery
31.8 %
30.3 %    North America Salty Snacks
9.8 %
15.1 %    International
5.8 %
12.6 %

The Hershey CompanyConsolidated Balance Sheetsas of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025(in thousands of dollars)



AssetsMarch 29, 2026
December 31, 2025
(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents$                 876,976
$                 925,859Accounts receivable - trade, net974,555
729,547Inventories1,429,124
1,429,254Prepaid expenses and other487,856
504,239



Total current assets3,768,511
3,588,899



Property, plant and equipment, net3,489,162
3,529,608Goodwill2,994,696
2,996,005Other intangibles2,450,391
2,475,698Other non-current assets1,111,645
1,123,285Deferred income taxes26,888
27,802



Total assets$             13,841,293
$             13,741,297



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity






Accounts payable$              1,303,703
$              1,255,701Accrued liabilities926,173
970,597Accrued income taxes136,359
63,725Short-term debt169,455
218,546Current portion of long-term debt504,081
503,327



Total current liabilities3,039,771
3,011,896



Long-term debt4,684,363
4,681,194Other long-term liabilities676,847
731,917Deferred income taxes706,464
679,540



Total liabilities9,107,445
9,104,547



Total stockholders' equity4,733,848
4,636,750



Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$             13,841,293
$             13,741,297 



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Hershey to Webcast First-Quarter Conference CallApril 7, 2026 10:00 AM
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HERSHEY, Pa., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website. Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details.







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Investor Day information has already been disseminated, should be interesting.

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Hershey presents snacking growth roadmap at investor day, confirms 2026 outlookMarch 31, 2026 10:44 AM
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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) hosted its 2026 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange, where leadership detailed the company’s strategy to drive long-term expansion in the global snacking sector.Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner highlighted Hershey’s plan to broaden its portfolio beyond traditional confectionery products by strengthening its presence in premium, better-for-you offerings while accelerating growth in salty and functional snack categories. Central to this strategy is what the company calls a “One Hershey Commercial Model,” designed to align its sweet, salty, and functional snack businesses under a unified commercial framework.Management also emphasized efforts to upgrade Hershey’s supply chain through increased automation, advanced technology, and AI-powered decision-making tools aimed at boosting efficiency and productivity. Executives outlined a five-year innovation pipeline focused on strengthening core brands while expanding into faster-growing snacking segments.The company reaffirmed its financial outlook for fiscal 2026, expecting net sales to increase by 4% to 5%, with organic net sales growth projected at 2.5% to 3.5%. Hershey also anticipates reported earnings per share to rise by 79% to 89%, while adjusted earnings per share are forecast to grow between 30% and 35%. The sales outlook includes roughly a 150 basis point contribution from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC.During the presentation, Hershey identified four strategic priorities: expanding its product lineup and innovation capabilities, implementing a unified commercial model across snacking categories, modernizing supply chain operations, and creating a pathway to restore margins and strengthen earnings growth.Details of the strategy were disclosed in a company press release issued alongside the investor day event.The Hershey Company stock price

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NYSE Content Update: A Sweet Time at the NYSE as Hershey Hosts its Investor DayMarch 31, 2026 8:55 AM
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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 



Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on March 31stMarkets are rising Tuesday morning as the average price of gas tops $4 per gallon in the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Tune in to NYSE Live to hear what Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) told Kristen Scholer at The Hill & Valley Forum about AI's role in cybersecurity.Hershey (NYSE: HSY) Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet will join NYSE Live to discuss what's in store for the company's Investor Day.Dimensional Fund Advisors executive Joel Schneider will join Taking Stock after the Closing Bell to celebrate the launch of its new ETF.Opening Bell
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Hershey Unveils Strategy to Lead Next Generation Snacking at 2026 Investor DayMarch 31, 2026 7:30 AM
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HERSHEY, Pa., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is hosting its 2026 Investor Day today at the New York Stock Exchange. During the event, the Company's executive leadership team will outline Hershey's strategic priorities and financial framework designed to Lead Next Generation Snacking and drive sustained, differentiated performance over the near and long term.







"Hershey is built to Lead Next Generation Snacking, and today we're sharing exactly how we get there," said Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company. "With a differentiated portfolio, we are uniquely positioned to win with our iconic core brands and expand faster in high growth spaces. Through One Hershey, we go to market as one integrated team across sweet, salty, and functional snacking. The strategy is clear. The team is ready. The next chapter of growth and leading performance starts now."At the Investor Day event, the Company's executive leadership team will highlight:Next Generation Portfolio and Innovation: Building on the strength of iconic confection brands to expand into premium and better-for-you options, while accelerating growth in salty and functional snacking categories, with a robust five-year innovation pipeline to grow the core and expand into the fastest-growing parts of snacking.One Hershey Commercial Model: Going to market as one integrated team across sweet, salty, and functional snacking to drive total portfolio growth, expand distribution, and sharpen execution at retail.Modern Supply Chain and Productivity: A faster, smarter and more resilient supply chain powered by automation, technology, and AI-enabled decision making, delivering sustained productivity gains that help fuel reinvestment.Differentiated Performance: The executive leadership team will lay out a clear path to restoring margin and earnings and sustaining long-term balanced top- and bottom-line growth, supporting top-tier shareholder returns.Financial Outlook
The Hershey Company is reaffirming its net sales, organic sales and earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2026.?                         2026 Full-Year Outlook
     Total Company      
Net sales growth1
4% to 5%
Organic net sales growth
2.5% to 3.5%
Reported earnings per share growth
79% to 89%
Adjusted earnings per share growth
30% to 35%1 Reflects an approximate 150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC.Webcast Details
The meeting begins at 12:00 p.m. ET. To participate in the event, please visit the Investors section of the Company's corporate website at https://investors.thehersheycompany.com/ under Events & Webcasts. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website following the event.Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to our 2026 Full-year Financial Outlook and other statements regarding our business outlook, long-term targets and financial performance. Many of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "strategy," "target" and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and "would," among others. These statements are made based upon current expectations that are subject to risk and uncertainty. Because actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company's securities. Factors that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain due to the loss or disruption of essential manufacturing or supply elements or other factors; issues, concerns or regulatory changes related to the quality and safety of our products, ingredients or packaging, human and workplace rights, and other environmental, social or governance matters; changes in raw material and other costs, along with the availability of adequate supplies of raw materials and the Company's ability to successfully hedge against volatility in raw material pricing; the Company's ability to successfully execute business continuity plans to address changes in consumer preferences and the broader economic and operating environment; selling price increases, including volume declines associated with pricing elasticity; market demand for our new and existing products; increased marketplace competition; failure to successfully execute and integrate acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures; changes in governmental laws, regulations and policies, including taxes and tariffs; political, economic, and/or financial market conditions, including with respect to inflation, rising interest rates, slower growth or recession, evolving priorities of the U.S. administration, and other events beyond our control such as the impacts on the business arising from international conflicts and geopolitical tensions; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations; disruptions, failures or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure and that of our customers and partners (including our suppliers); our ability to hire, engage and retain a talented global workforce, our ability to realize expected cost savings and operating efficiencies associated with strategic initiatives or restructuring programs; complications with the design, implementation or usage of our new enterprise resource planning system, including the ability to support post-implementation efforts and maintain enhancements, new features or modifications; and such other matters as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and from time to time in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.



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Twizzlers Launches New Twizzlers Straws Flavor Inspired by the Dirty Soda TrendMarch 9, 2026 9:00 AM
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With a blend of vanilla, lime and coconut this limited quantity flavor is a fresh twist on the iconic brand and is designed to function as an edible strawHERSHEY, Pa., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twizzlers brand is introducing a new flavor of Twizzlers Straws, inspired by the Dirty Soda trend. Featuring a blend of vanilla, lime and coconut notes, the straws are designed to be enjoyed as both an edible straw and a sweet treat, building on a behavior fans have embraced for years.







"Dirty soda, a nonalcoholic beverage trend that mixes soda with flavored syrups, cream and fruit add-ins, has become a fun, customizable ritual for fans," said Rachel Starr, Sweets Innovation Manager at The Hershey Company. "Twizzlers Straws let people sip, snack and customize their drinks all at once, making the experience a little more playful and unmistakably Twizzlers. Whether as part of everyday routines, gatherings or watch parties, these Twizzlers Straws are the perfect addition."How to Add a Twist to Your Dirty SodaRather than simply referencing the trend, Twizzlers designed a product that could participate in the experience itself. The ritual is simple:Pour your favorite sodaAdd your favorite dirty soda mix-insSip through a Twizzlers StrawBite, chew and repeatWhere Can Fans Find The New Twizzlers StrawsThe vanilla, lime and coconut Twizzlers Straws will be available in limited quantities beginning March 12, while supplies last, with online releases designed to reward early fans.Nationwide on shop.hersheys.com beginning at 12 noon EST on March 12, starting at $4.49, while supplies last.On Gopuff, with a first drop on March 12 and a second drop on March 22, in select major cities including Boston, New York and Philadelphia, starting at $4.49, while supplies last.In addition to online releases, fans can find the vanilla, lime and coconut Twizzlers Straws at select Hershey's Chocolate World locations, while supplies last.At Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pa., Twizzlers Straws and specialty Dirty Soda drinks will be available during three weekends in March — March 14, March 21 and March 28, while supplies last.Twizzlers Straws will also be available at Hershey's Chocolate World in Times Square on March 31, while supplies lastAnd if fans can't get their hands on Twizzlers Straws, they can still twist back and relax by grabbing Regular or Rainbow Twizzlers. Just bite off the ends, drop it into your drink, and chew your way into the ritual — a lighthearted, nostalgic hack that celebrates the chewy fun and carefree play that inspired the product in the first place.This Twizzlers Straws innovation follows other recent, culture -inspired launches from The Hershey Company, including the Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar, showing how playful ideas can turn into something fans can snack on.FAQsWhat inspired this flavor of Twizzlers Straws?
This limited flavor of Twizzlers Straws was inspired by the Dirty Soda trend and the way fans have been customizing drinks for years — including a longtime fan hack of using Twizzlers as straws during everyday moments, from hangouts and watch parties to nights in.What does Dirty Soda mean?
Dirty soda is a nonalcoholic drink made by mixing soda with flavored syrups, cream and fruit add-ins, a customizable experience that pairs perfectly with Twizzlers, whether fans are sipping through a straw or chewing along as part of the ritual.What flavors are these new Twizzlers Straws?
The new Twizzlers Straws feature a blend of vanilla, lime, and coconut flavors, designed to complement soda while still delivering the tasty TWIZZLERS experience fans know and love.How are Twizzlers Straws meant to be enjoyed?
Twizzlers Straws are designed to be sipped like a straw and enjoyed like a snack — sip, bite and repeat.About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and communities. Hershey has more than 20,000 employees in the U.S. and worldwide who work daily to deliver delicious, high-quality products. The company has more than 90 brand names in approximately 80 countries that drive more than $11.2 billion in annual revenues, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Ice Breakers, and salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.For over 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. The candy and snack maker's founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.Follow:
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Grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Founder Challenges Hershey Over Ingredient ChangesFebruary 18, 2026 5:19 AM
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The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup has publicly questioned The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) over what he claims are alterations to the iconic candy’s ingredients.Brad Reese, grandson of H.B. Reese, posted an open letter on LinkedIn criticizing Hershey for allegedly substituting traditional components such as milk chocolate and peanut butter with lower-cost alternatives across parts of the Reese’s product range. Hershey and the Reese business combined in the 1960s.In recent years, several chocolate makers have adjusted product recipes after cocoa prices surged to a record above $12,000 per metric ton in late 2024. To manage higher input costs, some companies replaced cocoa butter and cocoa powder with more affordable non-cocoa substitutes in certain products.“My grandfather built Reese’s on a simple, enduring architecture: milk chocolate + peanut butter,” Brad Reese wrote.“But today, Reese’s identity is being rewritten, not by storytellers, but by formulation decisions that replace milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut butter style crèmes across multiple Reese’s products.”Hershey rejected claims of sweeping changes to the brand’s formula. “As we’ve grown and expanded the Reese’s product line, we make product recipe adjustments that allow us to make new shapes, sizes and innovations that Reese’s fans have come to love and ask for, while always protecting the essence of what makes Reese’s unique and special: the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.”Cocoa prices have since dropped more than 70% from their peak, as softer demand and improved supply conditions weighed on the market. With consumers cutting back on chocolate purchases and manufacturers shrinking package sizes or reformulating products, prices have reversed sharply.The downturn has created new challenges for farmers in leading cocoa-producing nations such as Ghana and Ivory Coast, who are reportedly struggling to sell their beans and are stockpiling supplies.The Hershey Company stock price

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Hershey Shares Climb After Strong Earnings, Sales and 2026 Outlook Beat ForecastsFebruary 5, 2026 9:25 AM
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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) posted fourth-quarter results that surpassed market expectations on Tuesday, pushing shares up about 3.3% in premarket trading as investors responded positively to solid performance and a confident 2026 outlook. The confectionery and snacks group delivered adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share for the quarter, comfortably ahead of analyst projections of $1.40. Revenue increased 7% year-on-year to $3.09 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.97 billion.For the full year 2025, Hershey generated consolidated net sales of $11.69 billion, representing a 4.4% rise from the previous year, while organic net sales, adjusted for currency movements, grew 4.2%.Looking forward, the company issued a robust forecast for 2026, expecting adjusted earnings per share to fall between $8.20 and $8.52, notably above analyst expectations of $7.09. Hershey also anticipates overall net sales growth of 4% to 5%, supported by pricing actions, product innovation and higher marketing investment.“As we enter 2026, we have strong conviction in the momentum of our business,” said Kirk Tanner, Hershey’s President and CEO. “I’m proud of how our teams have navigated a challenging environment, demonstrating operational excellence, impactful innovation, and skillful execution that is driving real results.”Hershey’s largest division, North America Confectionery, recorded a 5.3% increase in quarterly sales to $2.48 billion, helped by roughly 10 percentage points of net pricing gains, which offset volume declines of about 5 percentage points tied to pricing sensitivity.The North America Salty Snacks business delivered particularly strong growth, with sales surging 28% to $357 million. Organic sales advanced 18.2%, driven by solid retail demand and expanded variety pack offerings, while the acquisition of LesserEvil contributed approximately 10 percentage points to segment growth.Despite the strong top-line performance, adjusted gross margin declined by 650 basis points to 38.3% in the quarter, largely due to higher commodity costs, additional tariff-related expenses and lower sales volumes.Hershey expects improved gross margins alongside continued sales growth to underpin its 2026 performance, which it believes will more than offset increased strategic spending on brand development, operational capabilities and technology investments.The Hershey Company stock price

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Hershey Declares Quarterly DividendsFebruary 5, 2026 7:00 AM
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HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared February 4, 2026, and are payable March 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2026. It is the 384th consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 165th consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock.











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Hershey Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results; Provides 2026 OutlookFebruary 5, 2026 6:45 AM
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HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2025.







"As we enter 2026, we have strong conviction in the momentum of our business," said Kirk Tanner, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer. "I'm proud of how our teams have navigated a challenging environment, demonstrating operational excellence, impactful innovation, and skillful execution that is driving real results. We are building the capabilities and brand investments that position us for continued success, with a focus on strengthening our foundation, improving profitability, and advancing the next phase of our strategy to deliver long-term growth and value creation for our shareholders." Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Summary1Consolidated net sales of $3,091.0 million, an increase of 7.0%.Organic, constant currency net sales increased 5.7%.The impact of acquisitions on net sales was a 1.2 point benefit2 and currency exchange was a 0.1 point benefit.Reported net income of $320.0 million, or $1.57 per share-diluted, a decrease of 59.9%.Adjusted earnings per share-diluted of $1.71, a decrease of 36.4%.2025 Full-Year Financial Results Summary3Consolidated net sales of $11,692.6 million, an increase of 4.4%.Organic, constant currency net sales increased 4.2%.The impact of acquisitions on net sales was a 0.5 point benefit2 and currency exchange was a 0.3 point headwind.Reported net income of $883.3 million, or $4.34 per share-diluted, a decrease of 60.3%.Adjusted earnings per share-diluted of $6.31, a decrease of 32.7%.1All comparisons for the fourth quarter of 2025 are with respect to the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.2Reflects the impact from the 2024 acquisition of Sour Strips and 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC ("LesserEvil").3All comparisons for full-year 2025 are with respect to the full-year ended December 31, 2024.2026 Full-Year Financial Outlook SummaryFull-year reported net sales are expected to increase between 4% and 5%, driven by net price realization and increased innovation, cultural and seasonal activations, and advertising levels to support demand.Acquisitions are estimated to be an approximate 150 basis point benefit to net sales growth.The impact of foreign currency exchange is anticipated to be neutral, based on current exchange rates.Full-year reported earnings per share-diluted are expected to be in the range of $7.77 to $8.19, an increase of 79% to 89% versus 2025.Full-year adjusted earnings per share-diluted are expected to be in the range of $8.20 to $8.52, an increase of 30% to 35% versus 2025. Sales growth and gross margin recovery are expected to more than offset increased strategic investment in brands, capabilities and technology, as well as higher interest expense.The gap between the reported and adjusted earnings per share growth outlooks primarily reflects a large derivative mark-to-market loss recorded in reported earnings per share in 2025.2026 Full-Year Outlook
Total Company Net sales growth4
4% to 5%Reported earnings per share growth
 79% to 89%Adjusted earnings per share growth
30% to 35%

4Reflects an approximate 150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil.The company also expects:A reported and adjusted effective tax rate in the range of approximately 25% to 27%;Other expense, which primarily reflects periodic benefit costs relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, of approximately $15 million;Interest expense of approximately $200 million to $210 million;Capital expenditures in the range of $425 million to $475 million; andAdvancing Agility & Automation Initiative savings of approximately $100 million.Below is a reconciliation of projected 2026 and full-year 2025 and 2024 earnings per share-diluted calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share-diluted:
2026 (Projected)
2025
2024Reported EPS – Diluted$7.77 - $8.19
$4.34
$10.92Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains)—
$2.08
$(2.26)Business Realignment Activities0.30 - 0.35
$0.29
$0.58Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities 0.15 - 0.20
$0.20
$0.22Goodwill Impairment Charges—
$0.03
—Other Miscellaneous (Benefits) Losses—
—
$(0.03)Tax Effect of All Adjustments Reflected Above(0.12)
$(0.63)
$(0.06)Adjusted EPS – Diluted$8.20 - $8.52
$6.31
$9.372026 projected earnings per share-diluted, as presented above, does not include the impact of mark-to-market gains and losses on our commodity derivative contracts that are reflected within corporate unallocated expense in segment results until the related inventory is sold since we are not able to forecast the impact of the market changes.Fourth Quarter 2025 Components of Net Sales Growth A reconciliation between reported net sales growth rates and organic constant currency net sales growth rates, along with the contribution from net price realization and volume, is provided below:
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
Percentage
Change as
Reported
Impact of
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Percentage
Change on
Constant
Currency
Basis
Impact of
Acquisition
Percentage Change on
Organic
Constant
Currency
Basis
Organic
Price(Rounded)*
Organic
Volume/Mix(Rounded)*North America
Confectionery5.3 %
(0.1) %
5.4 %
0.4 %
5.0 %
10 %
(5) %













North America Salty
Snacks28.0 %
— %
28.0 %
9.8 %
18.2 %
4 %
14 %













International0.4 %
2.3 %
(1.9) %
— %
(1.9) %
2 %
(4) %













Total Company7.0 %
0.1 %
6.9 %
1.2 %
5.7 %
9 %
(3) %
*Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above. 
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025
Percentage
Change as
Reported
Impact of
Foreign Currency
Exchange
Percentage
Change on
Constant
Currency
Basis
Impact of
Acquisition
Percentage
Change on
Organic
Constant
Currency
Basis
Organic
Price(Rounded)*
Organic
Volume/Mix(Rounded)*North America
Confectionery4.0 %
(0.1) %
4.1 %
0.4 %
3.7 %
6 %
(2) %













North America Salty
Snacks11.9 %
— %
11.9 %
2.4 %
9.5 %
1 %
8 %













International(0.7) %
(2.9) %
2.2 %
— %
2.2 %
3 %
(1) %













Total Company4.4 %
(0.3) %
4.7 %
0.5 %
4.2 %
6 %
(1) %
*Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above.The company presents certain percentage changes in net sales on a constant currency basis, which excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange.  To present this information for historical periods, current period net sales for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average monthly exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, rather than at the actual average monthly exchange rates in effect during the current period of the current fiscal year.  As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.Fourth-Quarter 2025 ResultsConsolidated net sales increased 7.0% to $3,091.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 5.7%, driven by favorable net price realization of approximately 9% and the benefit of one additional shipping day. These gains were partially offset by elasticity-driven volume declines in both the North America Confectionery and International segments.Reported gross margin decreased 17.0 percentage points to 37.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This decrease in part reflects the lap of $264.7 million in derivative mark-to-market gains recorded in the prior year period. Adjusted gross margin decreased 650 basis points to 38.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025.  Reported and adjusted gross margin declines reflect higher commodity costs, incremental tariff expenses, and lower volume, and a timing headwind related to the inventory valuation method, which more than offset the benefits from net price realization, supply chain productivity and transformation program net savings.Selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 versus the prior-year period, driven by higher compensation and benefit costs and investment in advertising and related consumer marketing expenses, partially offset by transformation program savings. Advertising and related consumer marketing expenses increased 4.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 versus the same period last year, driven by increased investments in North America Salty Snacks and International. Selling, marketing and administrative expenses, excluding advertising and related consumer marketing, increased 15.9% versus the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by higher compensation and benefit expenses, partially offset by transformation program net savings.Fourth-quarter 2025 reported operating profit was $444.9 million, a decrease of 52.6% versus the fourth quarter of 2024, resulting in an operating profit margin of 14.4%, a decrease of 18.1 percentage points versus the prior year period. Adjusted operating profit of $529.3 million decreased 24.0% versus the fourth quarter of 2024, resulting in adjusted operating profit margin of 17.1%, a decrease of 700 basis points, as higher commodity and tariff costs, increased selling, marketing and administrative expenses, were only partially offset by net price realization, transformation program net savings and supply chain productivity.The reported effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 13.4% compared to (10.2)% in the fourth quarter of 2024.  The adjusted effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 23.4% compared to (13.7)% in the fourth quarter of 2024.  The increase in the reported and adjusted effective tax rate reflects fewer renewable energy tax credits versus the prior year period.The company's fourth-quarter 2025 results, as prepared in accordance with GAAP, included items positively impacting comparability of $84.4 million, or $0.14 per share-diluted.  For the fourth quarter of 2024, items negatively impacting comparability totaled $242.4 million, or $1.23 per share-diluted.The following table presents a summary of items impacting comparability in each period (see Appendix I for additional information):
Pre-Tax (millions)
Earnings Per Share-Diluted
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024







Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains)$                  35.2
$              (264.7)
$                  0.18
$                (1.30)Business Realignment Activities7.8
12.7
0.05
0.06Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities34.9
14.9
0.17
0.07Goodwill Impairment Charges6.4
—
0.03
—Other Miscellaneous Benefits—
(5.3)
—
(0.03)Tax Effect of All Adjustments Reflected Above—
—
(0.29)
(0.03)
$                  84.4
$              (242.4)
$                  0.14
$                (1.23) 
Pre-Tax (millions)
Earnings Per Share-Diluted
Twelve Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024







Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains)$                423.2
$              (460.4)
$                  2.08
$                (2.26)Business Realignment Activities59.4
117.5
0.29
0.58Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities40.0
45.2
0.20
0.22Goodwill Impairment Charges6.4
—
0.03
—Other Miscellaneous Benefits—
(5.3)
—
(0.03)Tax Effect of All Adjustments Reflected Above—
—
(0.63)
(0.06)
$                528.9
$              (303.0)
$                  1.97
$                (1.55)The following are comments about segment performance for the fourth quarter of 2025 versus the prior year period. See the schedule of supplementary information within this press release for additional information on segment net sales and profit.North America Confectionery  Hershey's North America Confectionery segment net sales were $2,478.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 5.3% versus the same period last year.  Organic, constant currency net sales increased 5.0%, driven by approximately 10-points of net price realization. Volume decreased approximately 5 points, reflecting declines related to price elasticity, partially offset by the strong performance of innovation and one additional shipping day versus the prior year.Hershey's U.S. candy, mint and gum (CMG) retail takeaway for the twelve-week period ended December 28, 2025 in the multi-outlet plus convenience store channels (MULO+ w/ Convenience) increased 6.5% versus the prior year period, in-line with category growth. Hershey's CMG performance reflects share gains across instant consumable chocolate, sweets, refreshment, and Holiday seasonal takeaway. While there was one additional shipping day in the quarter, organic net sales trailed retail takeaway due to some seasonal shipments shifting into the first quarter of 2026.North America Confectionery segment income was $722.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of 10.7% versus the prior year period.  This resulted in segment margin of 29.1%, a decrease of 520 basis points.  Declines were driven by higher commodity and tariff costs, lower volume, and a timing headwind related to the inventory valuation method, which were partially offset by net price realization, supply chain productivity and transformation program net savings, and efficiencies in advertising and consumer marketing expense during the fourth quarter.North America Salty SnacksHershey's North America Salty Snacks segment net sales were $357.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 28.0% versus the same period last year. The acquisition of LesserEvil contributed approximately 10 percentage points to segment growth in the fourth quarter. Organic, constant currency net sales for the fourth quarter increased 18.2%, driven by approximately 14 points of volume growth. This reflects strong retail demand, variety pack expansion, the timing of shipments related to first quarter 2026 programming, and one extra shipping day, which was partially offset by the planned reduction of sales to private label customers. Organic net price realization provided an approximate 4-point benefit, primarily due to lower promotional investment versus prior year.In the 12-week period ended December 28, 2025, Hershey's U.S. salty snack retail takeaway in MULO+ with Convenience increased 15.6%, excluding LesserEvil, resulting in share expansion of nearly 45 basis points in total salty snack.  SkinnyPop ready-to-eat popcorn retail sales increased over 8%, driven by core velocity and innovation. Dot's Homestyle Pretzels solidified its position as the #1 pretzel brand, delivering retail sales growth of over 20% in the quarter. Pirate's Booty retail sales increased around 3%, a second consecutive quarter of positive growth behind increased distribution and in-store programming.North America Salty Snacks segment income was $75.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting an increase of 38.1% versus the prior-year period.  This resulted in a segment margin of 21.1%, an increase of 160 basis points versus the prior-year period.  Segment income gains and margin expansion were driven by higher volume, reduced promotional investment and increased productivity, which more than offset increased advertising investment and product mix headwinds.InternationalFourth-quarter 2025 net sales for Hershey's International segment increased 0.4% versus the same period last year to $255.6 million. Organic, constant currency net sales decreased 1.9% as net price realization of approximately 2-points was more than offset by an approximate 4-point decrease in volume. The volume decline was attributable to the timing of shipments that shifted from the fourth quarter into the third quarter this year, as well as the impact of price elasticity across markets.International segment loss was $31.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decline of $61.1 million versus the prior year period, driven by higher commodity costs and lower volume which more than offset net price realization, supply chain productivity and transformation program cost savings. This resulted in a segment margin of (12.4)%, a decrease of 24.0 percentage points versus the prior year period.Unallocated Corporate ExpenseHershey's unallocated corporate expense in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $236.3 million, an increase of $40.9 million, or 20.9% versus the same period of 2024. This increase was driven by higher compensation costs and capability investments.Live WebcastAt approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern time) today, Hershey will post a pre-recorded management discussion of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and business update to its website at www.thehersheycompany.com/investors. In addition, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time) today, the company will host a live question and answer session with investors and financial analysts.  Details to access this call are available on the company's website.Note:  In this release, for the fourth-quarter of and full-year 2025, Hershey references income measures that are not in accordance with GAAP because they exclude certain items impacting comparability, including gains and losses associated with mark-to-market commodity derivatives, business realignment activities, acquisition and integration-related activities, other miscellaneous losses and benefits and a tax reserve adjustment.  The company refers to these income measures as "adjusted" or "non-GAAP" financial measures throughout this release.  These non-GAAP financial measures are used in evaluating results of operations for internal purposes and are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with GAAP.  Rather, the company believes exclusion of such items provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations.  A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income is provided below. Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresConsolidated resultsThree Months Ended
Twelve Months EndedIn thousands except per share dataDecember 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024Reported gross profit$             1,144,817
$             1,558,343
$             3,922,691
$             5,300,888Derivative mark-to-market losses (gains)35,229
(264,710)
423,161
(460,437)Business realignment activities—
—
—
12,168Acquisition and integration-related activities5,307
676
5,307
2,397Non-GAAP gross profit$             1,185,353
$             1,294,309
$             4,351,159
$             4,855,016







Reported operating profit$                444,913
$                939,147
$             1,441,528
$             2,898,232Derivative mark-to-market losses (gains)35,229
(264,710)
423,161
(460,437)Business realignment activities7,833
12,741
59,401
117,536Acquisition and integration-related activities34,930
14,912
39,972
45,192Goodwill impairment charges6,403
—
6,403
—Other miscellaneous benefits—
(5,270)
—
(5,270)Non-GAAP operating profit$                529,308
$                696,820
$             1,970,465
$             2,595,253







Reported (benefit) provision for income taxes$                  49,515
$                (73,534)
$                330,949
$                252,697Derivative mark-to-market losses (gains)*44,449
(39,279)
102,688
(68,552)Business realignment activities*2,173
2,996
14,947
28,284Acquisition and integration-related activities*8,405
3,552
9,613
10,872Goodwill impairment charges*1,542
—
1,542
—Other miscellaneous benefits*—
(2,341)
—
(2,341)Tax Reserve Adjustment—
42,979
—
42,979Non-GAAP (benefit) provision for income taxes$                106,084
$                (65,627)
$                459,739
$                263,939







Reported net income$                320,017
$                796,591
$                883,259
$             2,221,239Derivative mark-to-market losses (gains)(9,220)
(225,431)
320,473
(391,885)Business realignment activities5,660
9,745
44,454
89,252Acquisition and integration-related activities26,525
11,360
30,359
34,320Goodwill impairment charges4,861
—
4,861
—Other miscellaneous benefits—
(2,929)
—
(2,929)Tax Reserve Adjustment—
(42,979)
—
(42,979)Non-GAAP net income$                347,843
$                546,357
$             1,283,406
$             1,907,018 Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresConsolidated resultsThree Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024Reported EPS - Diluted$                       1.57
$                       3.92
$                       4.34
$                    10.92Derivative mark-to-market losses (gains)0.18
(1.30)
2.08
(2.26)Business realignment activities0.05
0.06
0.29
0.58Acquisition and integration-related activities0.17
0.07
0.20
0.22Goodwill impairment charges0.03
—
0.03
—Other miscellaneous benefits—
(0.03)
—
(0.03)Tax effect of all adjustments reflected above**(0.29)
(0.03)
(0.63)
(0.06)Non-GAAP EPS - Diluted$                       1.71
$                       2.69
$                       6.31
$                       9.37







* The tax effect for each adjustment is determined by calculating the tax impact of the adjustment on the company's quarterly effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the item has been recorded requires application of a specific tax rate or tax treatment, in which case the tax effect of such item is estimated by applying such specific tax rate or tax treatment.** Adjustments reported above are reported on a pre-tax basis before the tax effect described in the reconciliation above for Non-GAAP provision for income taxes. In the assessment of our results, we review and discuss the following financial metrics that are derived from the reported and non-GAAP financial measures presented above:
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024As reported gross margin37.0 %
54.0 %
33.5 %
47.3 %Non-GAAP gross margin (1)38.3 %
44.8 %
37.2 %
43.3 %







As reported operating profit margin14.4 %
32.5 %
12.3 %
25.9 %Non-GAAP operating profit margin (2)17.1 %
24.1 %
16.9 %
23.2 %







As reported effective tax rate13.4 %
(10.2) %
27.3 %
10.2 %Non-GAAP effective tax rate (3)23.4 %
(13.7) %
26.4 %
12.2 %

(1)Calculated as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.(2)Calculated as non-GAAP operating profit as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.(3)Calculated as non-GAAP provision for income taxes as a percentage of non-GAAP income before taxes (calculated as non-GAAP operating profit minus non-GAAP interest expense, net plus or minus non-GAAP other (income) expense, net). Appendix IDetails of the charges included in GAAP results, as summarized in the press release (above), are as follows:Derivative Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains):  The mark-to-market losses (gains) on commodity derivatives are recorded as unallocated and excluded from adjusted results until such time as the related inventory is sold, at which time the corresponding losses (gains) are reclassified from unallocated to segment income.  Since we often purchase commodity contracts to price inventory requirements in future years, we make this adjustment to facilitate the year-over-year comparison of cost of sales on a basis that matches the derivative gains and losses with the underlying economic exposure being hedged for the period.Business Realignment Activities:  We periodically undertake restructuring and cost reduction activities as part of ongoing efforts to enhance long-term profitability.  During the first quarter of 2024, we commenced the Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, optimize selling, general and administrative expenses, leverage new technology and business models to further simplify and automate processes, and generate long-term savings.  During the three- and 12-months ended December 2025 and 2024, business realignment charges related primarily to third-party costs related to this program, as well as severance and employee benefit costs.Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities:  During the three- and 12-months ended December 2025, we incurred costs to effectuate the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC, as well as costs related to the integration of the Sour Strips brand from Actual Candy, LLC into our North America Confectionery segment.  During the three- and 12-months ended December 2024, we incurred integration-related costs for the acquisition of the Sour Strips brand from Actual Candy, LLC into our North America Confectionery segment, the acquisitions of two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. ("Weaver") and the integration of the 2021 acquisitions of Dot's Pretzels, LLC ("Dot's") and Pretzels Inc. ("Pretzels") into our North America Salty Snacks segment. Goodwill Impairment Charges:  In 2025, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to a reporting unit in our International segment.Other Miscellaneous Benefits:  In 2024, we recorded a gain on the sale of non-operating assets located in the International segment.Tax Reserve Adjustment:  In 2024, we recognized a $43 million positive adjustment due to the release of a prior year tax reserve associated with U.S. tax reform.Tax Effect of All Adjustments:  This line item reflects the aggregate tax effect of all pre-tax adjustments reflected in the preceding line items of the applicable table.  The tax effect for each adjustment is determined by calculating the tax impact of the adjustment on the company's quarterly effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the item has been recorded requires application of a specific tax rate or tax treatment, in which case the tax effect of such item is estimated by applying such specific tax rate or tax treatment.Safe Harbor StatementThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to our 2025 Full-year Financial Outlook and other statements regarding our business outlook and financial performance. Many of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "strategy," "target" and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and "would," among others. These statements are made based upon current expectations that are subject to risk and uncertainty. Because actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company's securities. Factors that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain due to the loss or disruption of essential manufacturing or supply elements or other factors; issues, concerns or regulatory changes related to the quality and safety of our products, ingredients or packaging, human and workplace rights, and other environmental, social or governance matters; changes in raw material and other costs, along with the availability of adequate supplies of raw materials and the Company's ability to successfully hedge against volatility in raw material pricing; the Company's ability to successfully execute business continuity plans to address changes in consumer preferences and the broader economic and operating environment; selling price increases, including volume declines associated with pricing elasticity; market demand for our new and existing products; increased marketplace competition; failure to successfully execute and integrate acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures; changes in governmental laws, regulations and policies, including taxes and tariffs; political, economic, and/or financial market conditions, including with respect to inflation, rising interest rates, slower growth or recession, evolving priorities of the U.S. administration, and other events beyond our control such as the impacts on the business arising from international conflicts and geopolitical tensions; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations; disruptions, failures or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure and that of our customers and partners (including our suppliers); our ability to hire, engage and retain a talented global workforce, our ability to realize expected cost savings and operating efficiencies associated with strategic initiatives or restructuring programs; complications with the design, implementation or usage of our new enterprise resource planning system, including the ability to support post-implementation efforts and maintain enhancements, new features or modifications; and such other matters as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and from time to time in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.The Hershey CompanyConsolidated Statements of Incomefor the periods ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024(unaudited) (in thousands except percentages and per share amounts)














Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024









Net sales

$     3,091,021
$     2,887,540
$   11,692,576
$   11,202,263Cost of sales
1,946,204
1,329,197
7,769,885
5,901,375Gross profit

1,144,817
1,558,343
3,922,691
5,300,888







Selling, marketing and administrative expense698,150
622,733
2,460,569
2,373,621Business realignment costs (benefits)1,754
(3,537)
20,594
29,035








Operating profit444,913
939,147
1,441,528
2,898,232Interest expense, net
48,075
40,144
190,206
165,655Other (income) expense, net
27,306
175,946
37,114
258,641








Income before income taxes
369,532
723,057
1,214,208
2,473,936Provision (benefit) for income taxes
49,515
(73,534)
330,949
252,697









Net income attributable to The Hershey Company$        320,017
$        796,591
$        883,259
$     2,221,239









Net income per share- Basic- Common$              1.62
$              4.03
$              4.46
$            11.22
- Diluted- Common$              1.57
$              3.92
$              4.34
$            10.92
- Basic- Class B$              1.47
$              3.66
$              4.05
$            10.20









Shares outstanding- Basic- Common147,988
148,349
148,281
148,349
- Diluted- Common203,266
203,487
203,379
203,487
- Basic- Class B54,614
54,614
54,614
54,614







Key margins:








Gross margin
37.0 %
54.0 %
33.5 %
47.3 %Operating profit margin
14.4 %
32.5 %
12.3 %
25.9 %Net margin
10.4 %
27.6 %
7.6 %
19.8 % The Hershey CompanySupplementary Information – Segment Resultsfor the periods ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024(unaudited) (in thousands except percentages)
















Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended


December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
% Change
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
% ChangeNet sales:











    North America Confectionery
$        2,478,501
$        2,354,151
5.3 %
$        9,479,709
$        9,118,590
4.0 %    North America Salty Snacks
356,962
278,885
28.0 %
1,271,299
1,135,720
11.9 %    International
255,558
254,504
0.4 %
941,568
947,953
(0.7) %Total
$        3,091,021
$        2,887,540
7.0 %
$      11,692,576
$      11,202,263
4.4 %












Segment income (loss):











    North America Confectionery
$           721,952
$           808,174
(10.7) %
$        2,493,732
$        2,945,688
(15.3) %    North America Salty Snacks
75,273
54,503
38.1 %
241,353
199,390
21.0 %    International
(31,596)
29,552
(206.9) %
3,318
111,519
(97.0) %Total segment income
765,629
892,229
(14.2) %
2,738,403
3,256,597
(15.9) %Unallocated corporate expense (1)
236,321
195,409
20.9 %
767,938
661,344
16.1 %Mark-to-market adjustment for
commodity derivatives (2)
35,229
(264,710)
NM
423,161
(460,437)
NMGoodwill impairment charges
6,403
—
NM
6,403
—
NMCosts associated with business
realignment initiatives
7,833
12,741
(38.5) %
59,401
117,536
(49.5) %Acquisition and integration-related activities
34,930
14,912
134.2 %
39,972
45,192
(11.6) %Other miscellaneous benefits
—
(5,270)
NM
—
(5,270)
NMOperating profit
444,913
939,147
(52.6) %
1,441,528
2,898,232
(50.3) %Interest expense, net
48,075
40,144
19.8 %
190,206
165,655
14.8 %Other (income) expense, net
27,306
175,946
(84.5) %
37,114
258,641
(85.7) %Income before income taxes
$           369,532
$           723,057
(48.9) %
$        1,214,208
$        2,473,936
(50.9) %













(1)Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance, and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, and (d) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.(2)Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative losses (gains).NM - not meaningful 


Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended


December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024Segment income (loss) as a percent of net sales:







North America Confectionery
29.1 %
34.3 %
26.3 %
32.3 %North America Salty Snacks
21.1 %
19.5 %
19.0 %
17.6 %International
(12.4) %
11.6 %
0.4 %
11.8 % The Hershey CompanyConsolidated Balance Sheetsas of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024(in thousands of dollars)



AssetsDecember 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents$                          925,859
$                          730,746Accounts receivable - trade, net729,547
800,402Inventories1,429,254
1,254,094Prepaid expenses and other504,239
974,215



Total current assets3,588,899
3,759,457



Property, plant and equipment, net3,529,608
3,458,853Goodwill2,996,005
2,705,753Other intangibles2,475,698
1,873,866Other non-current assets1,123,285
1,111,867Deferred income taxes27,802
37,065



Total assets$                    13,741,297
$                    12,946,861



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity






Accounts payable$                      1,255,701
$                      1,159,177Accrued liabilities970,597
807,341Accrued income taxes63,725
51,036Short-term debt218,546
1,306,976Current portion of long-term debt503,327
604,965



Total current liabilities3,011,896
3,929,495



Long-term debt4,681,194
3,190,210Other long-term liabilities731,917
688,259Deferred income taxes679,540
424,243



Total liabilities9,104,547
8,232,207



Total stockholders' equity4,636,750
4,714,654



Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$                    13,741,297
$                    12,946,861 



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The Hershey Company Rolls Out an Egg-cellent Easter Collection Fans Will LoveFebruary 3, 2026 10:00 AM
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New Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix and an expanded size selection of leading category favorites from Cadbury and Reese's sweeten the seasonHERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company is hopping into Easter with an exciting new offering, Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix plus an expanded mix of returning fan-favorites, including Hershey's Kisses Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavor, Cadbury Mini Creme Egg, Cadbury Mini Caramel Egg, and Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Unwrapped.







With top-ranked consumer favorites like Reese's and Cadbury, Hershey is signaling the start of the Easter season as the multi-year category leader1.Easter is a time for sweet traditions, but also for discovering something unexpected," said Kyle Webster, Sr. Associate Brand Manager at The Hershey Company. "From classic chocolates like Reese's Eggs and Cadbury Mini Eggs to new fruity flavors like Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix, Hershey is bringing both familiar favorites and playful surprises to baskets this year."What's new from Hershey this season?NEW Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruit MixWhat it is: A cheerful assortment made for sharing and snacking. Available in a standard bag and a share-size stand-up pouch, this festive mix features five shapes - egg, chick, bunny, butterfly, and flower. Juicy peach and pineapple bring a bright, sunny flavor, perfectly paired with classic favorites like grape, blue raspberry, and watermelon for a sweet, springtime treat in every biteWhy it matters: As a top franchise in Easter sweets, Jolly Rancher continues to capture attention with candy-lovers. This season, Hershey is giving them more of want they want with a colorful mix of bold, fruity flavors to brighten baskets, egg hunts and all springtime celebrations.What else can fans find in store this season?Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Unwrapped in NEW King SizeWhat it is: Unwrapped, poppable, bite-sized eggs from the No. 1 brand of the Easter season. Available in stand-up pouches and now King Sized pouches.Why it matters: The mini shape obsession continues for Reese's, offering fans a variety of ways to enjoy and a new King Size offering.Cadbury Mini Creme Egg and Mini Caramel Egg in NEW Stand-Up Shareable PouchWhat it is: Foil-wrapped, bite-sized Cadbury Mini Creme Eggs and Mini Caramel Eggs, now available in stand-up pouches.Why it matters: As a leading brand in the category, Cadbury has become synonymous with Easter and continues to bring more joy, more delights, and more flavorful fillings to this season's celebrations.Hershey's Kisses Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavor in NEW Stand-Up Shareable PouchWhat it is: This spellbinding treat blends the beloved Butterbeer flavor with the #1 most loved and recognized franchise.Why it matters: Fans loved the magical taste so much we're now offering it in a new stand-up shareable bag.On the hunt for the perfect Easter assortment?An assortment of chocolates, fruity candies, and seasonal shapes are essential for basket building, egg hunts, and family celebrations. The Hershey Company's Easter assortments bring together variety, convenience and crowd-pleasing favorites in one bag, including:Reese's Seasonal Shapes Assortment: As the leading brand in the Easter category, Reese's knows fans take their Reese's products and their shapes seriously. That's why we created an assortment bag with individually wrapped Reese's Peanut Butter Egg and Carrot shapes plus one of our top innovations, Reese's Caramel Cup.Reese's & KIT KAT® Seasonal Shapes Assortment: A powerhouse pairing of two iconic brands, featuring Reese's egg shapes alongside KIT KAT® Bunnies, the No. 1 Easter innovation of 2025.Hershey Sweets Assortments (85- and 135-piece): Hershey continues to build a robust non-chocolate assortment portfolio with the addition of AirHeads into the mix this season. Perfect for families with a fruity sweet tooth; these two new assortments introduce our partnership with Perfetti Van Melle to the loved Hershey portfolio, combining Airheads, Twizzlers, and Jolly Rancher products that will surely pack a fruity punch at this year's Easter festivities.AvailabilityFor more information on our products, please visit https://www.hersheyland.com/easterPricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer.About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and communities. Hershey has more than 20,000 employees in the U.S. and worldwide who work daily to deliver delicious, high-quality products. The company has more than 90 brand names in approximately 80 countries that drive more than $11.2 billion in annual revenues, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Ice Breakers, and salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.For over 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. The candy and snack maker's founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through equitable access to education.To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.Follow:https://x.com/hersheycompany
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Interesting

Great chart

Hershey jet spotted in Omaha, Warren Buffett’s backyard: analyst

By Will FeuerJune 25, 2021 | 1:50pm | Updated

Hershey jet spotted in Omaha, Warren Buffett’s backyard: analyst
Don Bilson, head of event-driven research at Gordon Haskett, said in a note that a plane tracked as being owned by Hershey made a trip to
A jet owned by candy maker Hershey made an unusual trip to Omaha, Nebraska, the home of Warren Buffett, according to an analyst with a history of spotting deals through plane records.

Don Bilson, head of event-driven research at Gordon Haskett, said in a note Thursday that a plane tracked as being owned by Hershey made a June 12 trip to Omaha.

Bilson noted a Hershey jet hasn’t made a trip to the city “in at least a year.”

While pure speculation at this point, Bilson noted that the company’s Challenger 604 stayed in Omaha for a “couple of days which is certainly enough time for anyone who made that trip to pay the Big Guy a visit.”

Of course, it’s also possible Hershey was making a completely unrelated trip to Omaha, where the college baseball World Series began on June 19, and the US Olympic swimming trials ran from June 4 to June 20.

But Bilson also noted Buffett’s longtime affection for sweets and the companies that manufacture them. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has owned See’s Candies for nearly 50 years. And Berkshire was involved in Mars’ acquisition of candy maker Wrigley in 2008.

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., speaks during the virtual Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting on a laptop computer in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Berkshire's executives addresses shareholders via video-conference to conform with health guidelines, scrapping for a second year an arena event in Omaha, Nebraska, that typically attracted thousands of adoring fans.
Bilson also noted Buffett’s longtime affection for sweets and the companies that manufacture them. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has owned See’s Candies for nearly 50 years.
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Berkshire also owns about $21 billion worth of shares in Coca-Cola, and Buffett has joked that he’s “a quarter Coca-Cola,” saying in 2015 that he drinks at least five 12-ounce servings a day.

“Besides being an unapologetic junk food fan, Buffett has owned See’s Candies for 49 years,” Bilson said Thursday in his note. “He also participated in the 2008 purchase of Wrigley that was spearheaded by Mars and we have long thought that he was the perfect buyer for HSY. More than that, he may be the only realistic buyer who would win approval from the Hershey Trust.”

The Hershey Trust, which retains majority voting control of the stock, is led by 12 board members who would need to approve of any deal. Hershey’s market value is about $36 billion.

Warren Buffett (L), CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger attend the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2019.
Buffett has joked that he’s “a quarter Coca-Cola,” saying in 2015 that he drinks at least five 12-ounce servings a day.
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Berkshire is sitting on more than enough cash to make a deal for Hershey. The company’s cash pile grew to more than $145 billion by the end of the first quarter, slightly below the firm’s record level, which was set at the end of the third quarter last year.

And giving more weight to the speculation over one jet is Bilson’s reputation for spotting deals. In 2019, the visit of a Gulfstream plane owned by Occidental Petroleum to Omaha tipped Bilson off that Berkshire could be working a deal.

Days later, Berkshire announced the commitment of a $10 billion preferred stock investment in Occidental.

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett walks through the exhibit hall as shareholders gather to hear from the billionaire investor at Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 4, 2019.
Berkshire also owns about $21 billion worth of shares in Coca-Cola.
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And later that year, Bilson again used so-called alternative data to predict Carl Icahn’s involvement in an activist investor battle at HP.

“We do not comment on rumors and speculation about our business, and this includes commenting on the movements of our aircraft,” Hershey spokesman Jeff Beckman said.

Representatives for Berkshire did not immediately return The Post’s request for comment.

https://nypost.com/2021/06/25/hershey-jet-spotted-in-omaha-warren-buffetts-backyard/

Wow no one on this board…Hershey to the moon..

The Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) Looks Sweet At This Level

The Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) has been declining since December 19, 2017 when the stock traded as high as $115.82 a share. Today, HSY stock is trading lower by $0.58 to $108.35 a share. The stock is now trading just below its 200-day moving average which is often viewed as a negative on the charts. The next important support level for the candy giant will be around the $105.00 level. This is where the stock was defended in late October 2017. Often, past support areas will be major chart support when retested. It is important to note that Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) is expected to report earnings on February 1, 2018 before the opening bell.





Nicholas Santiago
InTheMoneyStocks

Hershey Co $HSY valuation models imply nice upside before earnings Friday...

Fair Value Analysis

Didn't think so!

Or you buy in back in Jan close to the 52 week low?

I'm looking at L2. What time?

After hours check again

$85 days low was $98.75 were did you find $85

HSY my account already looking hot!!

HSY in at $85.00 going long here

HSY going to buy the bottom here going long. Deal didn't go through with Mondelez. Should see a huge pull back here.

$HSY 100 long 98.65

HSY getting no traction here... "Sell" says American Bulls...

https://www.americanbulls.com/SignalPage.aspx?lang=en&Ticker=HSY

Sell signal after an inside day followed by an outside day:

https://www.americanbulls.com/SignalPage.aspx?lang=en&Ticker=HSY

Takeover bid for HSY unconfirmed RANsquawk

take w/ grain of cocoa as these British guys do see rumors a lot but there's been a few of these past years. Majors seem most likely to try.

09:51 News Bot: RANsquawk sources note takeover talk for Hershey (HSY) - Unconfirmed

Self checkout, curbside delivery, hurting ICB business: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2015/01/29/fast-checkouts-are-crushing-impulse-candy-sales-heres-hersheys-plan-to-change-that/

Hershey's diversifies into meat snacks: http://chicago.suntimes.com/business/7/71/328883/hershey-dips-meat-market-krave-jerky

Thanks for the article. It's an important read for any investor.

Hershey Disappoints

Hershey, the chocolate bar and candy maker, reported below than expected profit numbers. The net income of the company declined nearly 4% as cost of production grew. The revenue of the company was in line with the Street’s expectations. Investor sentiment tumbled after the chocolate company forecast below than expected revenue and profit numbers for the year 201

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How ebola is effecting chocolate.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2014/10/15/356131704/should-you-stock-up-on-chocolate-bars-because-of-ebola

http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/13/news/ebola-cocoa/

Exited my two position in HSY. This stock will dip further than in the past.

Funny you ask, I read an article last month saying historically when the price was in this range they have split in the past. Someone claimed to stay on alert as this we may be gearing towards another one in the near future. I could have been misinformed but I'd like to believe that I wasn't. Stock Split History
Haven't had one in about 10 years.

Anyone heard anything about a possible stock split in 2014?

TOUCAN, thank you for sharing!

Sweet! Hershey launching its first new brand in 30 years
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=92896104

HSY

Kinda sad.. would like to poke through an old $WWY message board and see the charts.

If I would only follow my own recommendations!!!


SWEET CHOCOLATE!!!!

<<< $HSY Links! >>> ~ MAC's Quick DD Links without the charts.




PennyStockTweets ~ http://www.pennystocktweets.com/stocks/profile/HSY


OTC Markets Company Info ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/company-info
OTC Markets Charts ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/chart
OTC Markets Quote ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/quote
OTC Markets News ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/news
OTC Markets Financials ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/financials
OTC Markets Short Sales ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/short-sales
OTC Markets Insider Disclosure ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/insider-transactions
OTC Markets Research Reports ~ http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/HSY/research


Google Finance Summary ~ http://www.google.com/finance?q=HSY
Google Finance News ~ http://www.google.com/finance/company_news?q=HSY
Google Finance Option chain ~ http://www.google.com/finance/option_chain?q=HSY
Google Finance Financials ~ http://www.google.com/finance?q=HSY&fstype=ii#
Google Finance Historical prices Daily ~ http://www.google.com/finance/historical?q=HSY
Google Finance Historical prices Weekly ~ http://www.google.com/finance/historical?q=HSY&histperiod=weekly#


Y! < Company >
Y! Profile ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=HSY+Profile
Y! Key Stat's ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=HSY+Key+Statistics
Y! Headlines ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=HSY+Headlines
Y! Summary ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=HSY
Y! Historical Prices ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=HSY+Historical+Prices
Y! Order Book ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ecn?s=HSY+Order+Book
Y! Message Boards ~ http://messages.finance.yahoo.com/mb/HSY
Y! Market Pulse ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/marketpulse/HSY
Y! Technical Analysis ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=HSY+Basic+Tech.+Analysis
Y! < Analyst Coverage >
Y! Analyst Opinion ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ao?s=HSY+Analyst+Opinion
Y! Analyst Estimates ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ae?s=HSY+Analyst+Estimates
Y! Research Reports ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/rr?s=HSY+Research+Reports
Y! Star Analysts ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/sa?s=HSY+Star+Analysts
Y! < Ownership >
Y! Major Holders ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/mh?s=HSY+Major+Holders
Y! Insider Transactions ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=HSY+Insider+Transactions
Y! Insider Roster ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ir?s=HSY+Insider+Roster
Y! < Financials >
Y! Income Statement ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=HSY+Income+Statement&annual
Y! Balance Sheet ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bs?s=HSY+Balance+Sheet&annual
Y! Cash Flow ~ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/cf?s=HSY+Cash+Flow&annual


FINVIZ ~ http://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=HSY&ty=c&ta=0&p=d


Investorshub Trades ~ http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=trades&symbol=HSY
Investorshub Board Search ~ http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/getboards.aspx?searchstr=HSY
Investorshub PostStream ~ http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/poststream.aspx?ticker=HSY
Investorshub Messages ~ http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearch.aspx?SearchStr=HSY
Investorshub Videos ~ http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=ihvse&ihvqu=HSY
Investorshub News ~ http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=news&btn=s_ok&ctl00%24sb3%24tbq1=Get+Quote&as_values_IH=&ctl00%24sb3%24stb1=Search+iHub&symbol=HSY&s_ok=OK&from_month=3&from_day=15&from_year=2012&order=desc&selsrc%5B%5D=prnca&selsrc%5B%5D=prnus&selsrc%5B%5D=zacks&selsrc%5B%5D=money2&selsrc%5B%5D=djn&selsrc%5B%5D=bw&selsrc%5B%5D=globe&selsrc%5B%5D=edgar&selsrc%5B%5D=mwus&force=1&last_ts=1331855999&p_n=1&p_count=&p_ts=1331794260


CandlestickChart ~ http://www.candlestickchart.com/cgi/chart.cgi?symbol=HSY&exchange=US


Barchart Quote ~ http://barchart.com/quotes/stocks/HSY?
Barchart Detailed Quote ~ http://barchart.com/detailedquote/stocks/HSY
Barchart Options Quotes ~ http://barchart.com/options/stocks/HSY
Barchart Technical Chart ~ http://barchart.com/charts/stocks/HSY&style=technical
Barchart Interactive Chart ~ http://barchart.com/charts/stocks/HSY&style=interactive
Barchart Technical Analysis ~ http://barchart.com/technicals/stocks/HSY
Barchart Trader's Cheat Sheet ~ http://barchart.com/cheatsheet.php?sym=HSY
Barchart Barchart Opinion ~ http://barchart.com/opinions/stocks/HSY
Barchart Snapshot Opinion ~ http://barchart.com/snapopinion/stocks/HSY
Barchart News Headlines ~ http://barchart.com/news/stocks/HSY
Barchart Profile ~ http://barchart.com/profile//HSY
Barchart Key Statistics ~ http://barchart.com/profile.php?sym=HSY&view=key_statistics


OTC: American Bulls ~ http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=HSY&MarketTicker=OTC&TYP=S
NASDAQ: American Bulls ~ http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=HSY&MarketTicker=NASD&TYP=S
NYSE: American Bulls ~ http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=HSY&MarketTicker=NYSE&Typ=S


Marketwatch Profile ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/profile
Marketwatch Analyst Estimates ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/analystestimates
Marketwatch Historical Quotes ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/historical
Marketwatch Financials ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/financials
Marketwatch Overview ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY
Marketwatch SEC Filings ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/secfilings
Marketwatch Picks ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/picks
Marketwatch Hulbert ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/hulbert
Marketwatch Insider Actions ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/insideractions
Marketwatch Options ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/options
Marketwatch Charts ~ http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/HSY/charts
Marketwatch News ~ http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/news/symbolsearch/symbolnews.asp?news=markadv&symb=HSY&sid=1795093&framed=False


The Lion ~ http://thelion.com/bin/aio_msg.cgi?cmd=search&msg=&si=1&tw=1&tt=1&rb=1&ih=1&fo=1&iv=1&yf=1&sa=1&fb=1&gg=1&symbol=HSY


Search NYSE ~ http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=HSY


StockTA ~ http://www.stockta.com/cgi-bin/analysis.pl?symb=HSY&num1=567&cobrand=&mode=stock


StockHouse ~ http://www.stockhouse.com/financialtools/sn_overview.aspx?qm_symbol=HSY
StockHouse Delayed LII ~ http://www.stockhouse.com/financialtools/sn_level2.aspx?qm_page=46140&qm_symbol=HSY


AlphaTrade ~ http://tools.alphatrade.com/index.php?t1=mc_quote_module&t2=mc_quote_module2&t3=historical&template=historical2html&sym=HSY&client_id=2740&a_width=680&a_height=1000&language=english&showVol=1&chtype=8


Reuters ~ http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyOfficers?symbol=HSY.PK&WTmodLOC=C4-Officers-5


StockWatch ~ http://www.stockwatch.com/Quote/Detail.aspx?symbol=HSY®ion=U


Search NASDAQ ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY
NASDAQ Divy History ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/dividend-history
NASDAQ Short Interest ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/short-interest
NASDAQ Institutional Ownership ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/institutional-holdings
NASDAQ FlashQuotes ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/flashquotes.aspx?symbol=HSY&selected=HSY
NASDAQ InfoQuotes ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/infoquotes.aspx?symbol=HSY&selected=HSY
NASDAQ After Hours Quote ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/after-hours
NASDAQ Pre-Market Quote ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/premarket
NASDAQ Historical Quote ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/historical
NASDAQ Option Chain ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/option-chain
NASDAQ Company Headlines ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/news-headlines
NASDAQ Press Releases ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/news-headlines
NASDAQ Sentiment ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/sentiment
NASDAQ Analyst Summary ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/analyst-research
NASDAQ Guru Analysis~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/guru-analysis
NASDAQ Stock Report ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/stock-report
NASDAQ Competitors ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/competitors
NASDAQ Stock Consultant ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/stock-consultant
NASDAQ Stock Comparison ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/stock-comparison
NASDAQ Call Transcripts ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/call-transcripts
NASDAQ Annual Reports ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/annualreport.aspx?symbol=HSY&selected=HSY
NASDAQ Financials ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/financials
NASDAQ Revenue & Earnings Per Share (EPS) ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/revenue-eps
NASDAQ SEC Filings ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/sec-filings
NASDAQ Ownership Summary ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/ownership-summary
NASDAQ Institutional Ownership ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/institutional-holdings
NASDAQ (SEC Form 4) ~
--------- All Trades ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/insider-trades
--------- Buys ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/insider-trades/buys
--------- Sells ~ http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/HSY/insider-trades/sells


The Motley Fool ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY.aspx
The Motley Fool Earnings/Growth ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/EarningsGrowthRates.aspx?source=itxsittst0000001
The Motley Fool Ratios ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/Ratios.aspx?source=itxsittst0000001
The Motley Fool Stats ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/Stats.aspx?source=icasittab0000006
The Motley Fool Historical ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/Historical.aspx?source=icasittab0000004
The Motley Fool Scorecard ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/Scorecard.aspx?source=icasittab0000003
The Motley Fool Statements ~ http://caps.fool.com/Ticker/HSY/Statements.aspx?source=icasittab0000009


MSN Money ~ http://investing.money.msn.com/investments/stock-ratings?symbol=HSY


YCharts ~ http://ycharts.com/companies/HSY
YCharts Performance ~ http://ycharts.com/companies/HSY/performance
YCharts Dashboard ~ http://ycharts.com/companies/HSY/dashboard


InsideStocks Opinion ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/texpert.asp?sym=HSY&code=XDAILY
InsideStocks Profile ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/profile.asp?sym=HSY&code=XDAILY
InsideStocks Quote ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/quote.asp?sym=HSY&code=XDAILY
InsideStocks Projection ~ http://charts3.barchart.com/procal.asp?sym=HSY


Zacks Quote ~ http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/HSY
Zacks Estimates ~ http://www.zacks.com/research/report.php?type=estimates&t=HSY
Zacks Company Reports ~ http://www.zacks.com/research/report.php?type=report&t=HSY


Knobias ~ http://knobias.10kwizard.com/files.php?sym=HSY


StockScores ~ http://www.stockscores.com/quickreport.asp?ticker=HSY


Trade-Ideas ~ http://www.trade-ideas.com/StockInfo/HSY/HOT_TOPIC.html


Morningstar ~ http://performance.morningstar.com/stock/performance-return.action?region=USA&t=HSY&culture=en-US
Morningstar Shareholders ~ http://investors.morningstar.com/ownership/shareholders-overview.html?t=HSY®ion=USA&culture=en-us
Morningstar Transcripts~ http://www.morningstar.com/earnings/NoTranscript.aspx?t=HSY®ion=USA
Morningstar Key Ratios ~ http://financials.morningstar.com/ratios/r.html?t=HSY®ion=USA&culture=en-US
Morningstar Executive Compensation ~ http://insiders.morningstar.com/trading/executive-compensation.action?t=HSY®ion=USA&culture=en-us
Morningstar Valuation ~ http://financials.morningstar.com/valuation/price-ratio.html?t=HSY®ion=USA&culture=en-us


CCBN (Thompson Reuters) ~ http://ccbn.aol.com/company.asp?client=aol&ticker=HSY


TradingMarkets ~ http://pr.tradingmarkets.com/?lid=leftPRbox&sym=HSY


OTCBB ~ http://www.otcbb.com/asp/SiteSearch.asp?Criteria=HSY&searcharea=e&image1.x=0&image1.y=0


Insidercow ~ http://www.insidercow.com/history/company.jsp?company=HSY&B1=Search%21


Forbes News ~ http://search.forbes.com/search/find?tab=searchtabgeneraldark&MT=HSY
Forbes Press Releases ~ http://search.forbes.com/search/find?&start=1&tab=searchtabgeneraldark&MT=HSY&pub=businesswire,prnewswire&searchResults=pressRelease&tag=pr&premium=on
Forbes Web ~ http://search.forbes.com/search/web?MT=UNGS&start=1&max=10&searchResults=web&tag=web&sort=null


YouTube Symbol Search ~ http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HSY


Buy-Ins ~ http://www.buyins.net/tools/symbol_stats.php?sym=HSY


Quotemedia ~ http://www.quotemedia.com/results.php?qm_page=47556&qm_symbol=HSY


Earnings Whispers ~ http://www.earningswhispers.com/stocks.asp?symbol=HSY

Bloomberg Snapshot ~ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot.asp?ticker=HSY
Bloomberg People ~ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/people.asp?ticker=HSY

Financial Times ~ http://markets.ft.com/Research/Markets/Tearsheets/Summary?s=HSY

Investorpoint ~ http://www.investorpoint.com/ enter "HSY" and click search.

Hotstocked ~ http://www.hotstocked.com/ enter "HSY" and click search.

Raging Bull ~ http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=HSY

Hoovers ~ http://www.hoovers.com/search/company-search-results/100003765-1.html?type=company&term=HSY

DD Machine ~ http://www.ddmachine.com/default.asp?m=stocktool_frame.asp?symbol=HSY

SEC Form 4 ~ http://www.secform4.com/insider/showhistory.php?cik=HSY

OTCBB Pulse ~ http://www.otcbbpulse.com/cgi-bin/pulsequote.cgi?symbol=HSY

Failures To Deliver ~ http://failurestodeliver.com/default2.aspx enter "HSY" and click search.

http://www.coordinatedlegal.com/SecretaryOfState.html

http://regsho.finra.org/regsho-Index.html

http://www.shortsqueeze.com/?symbol=HSY&submit=Short+Quote%99



DTCC (PENSON/TDA) Check - (otc and pinks) - Note ~ I did not check for this chart blast. However, I try and help you to do so with the following links.
IHUB DTCC BOARD SEARCH #1 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=18682&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=HSY
IHUB DTCC BOARD SEARCH #2: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=14482&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=HSY
Check those searches for recent HSY mentions. If HSY is showing up on older posts and not on new posts found in link below, The DTCC issues may have been addressed and fixed. Always call the broker if your security turns up on any DTCC/PENSON list.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=18682&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=Complete+list
For a complete list see the pinned threads at the top here ---> http://tinyurl.com/TWO-OLD-FARTS



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