HERSHEY CO (HSY) Form 8-K — Jul 30, 2026
Hershey reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $2.79 billion, up 6.6% year-over-year, with organic constant currency sales increasing 3.6%. Reported net income surged 629% to $457.7 million, while adjusted earnings per share rose 57% to $1.90, driven by net price realization and lower net commodity costs. The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now projecting net sales growth of 4.5% to 5% and adjusted EPS growth between 32.5% and 35%. This guidance reflects strong performance in the first half and increased investment behind brands, though it excludes potential future tariff rebates.
Key figures
- Eps
- 2.26
- Revenue
- 2787.3 million
- Guidance
- Net sales growth 4.5% to 5%; Adjusted EPS growth 32.5% to 35%
- Net Income
- 457.7 million
- Revenue Yoy
- 6.6%
- Adjusted EPS
- 1.9
- Adjusted EPSGrowth
- 57.0%
- Reported EPSGrowth
- 629.0%
- Organic Sales Growth
- 3.6%
- Operating Profit Margin
- 23.1%
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