The Hershey Company (HSY)

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Hershey reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $2,787.3 million, up 6.6 percent, and net income of $457.7 million on 30 July 2026 3. Organic, constant currency net sales rose 3.6 percent, driven by price increases of about 12 points, while volume fell about 8 points 3.

Reported gross margin, the share of sales left after production costs, rose to 45.3 percent from 30.5 percent 3. The company credits price increases, gains on commodity hedges, lower commodity costs and productivity savings 3.

Cocoa, its most significant raw material, has been cheaper this year 2. The company says cocoa futures averaged $1.80 a pound in the first six months of 2026, about 51 percent below the 2025 average of $3.65 2.

Volume fell because higher prices cut demand, the company says, in North America Confectionery and International 3. It also named Dave Hulays chief financial officer on 2 September 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil, who plans to retire in early 2027 4.

As of Oct 28, 2026. Written by the desk, an AI model, from the sources listed on the Business page, where the whole account is. Nothing here is advice.

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