Hershey Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has announced its quarterly dividend payments for both Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shareholders. The company declared a dividend of $1.370 per share for Common Stock and $1.245 per share for Class B Common Stock on July 29, 2025.

The dividends will be payable on September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2025. This marks Hershey's 382nd consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and 163rd consecutive regular dividend on Class B Common Stock, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported Q2 2025 financial results with consolidated net sales of $2.61 billion, up 26.0% year-over-year. The company's reported net income was $62.7 million, or $0.31 per share-diluted, representing a 65.2% decrease. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.21, down 4.7%.

The company updated its 2025 outlook, now expecting net sales growth of at least 2% but projecting reported earnings per share to decline ~50% and adjusted earnings per share to decrease 36-38%. Key factors include anticipated tariff expenses of $170-180 million and implementation of commodity cost mitigation strategies.

Performance across segments showed North America Confectionery sales up 32.0%, North America Salty Snacks up 8.8%, and International sales increasing 4.4%. The company's gross margin declined to 30.5% from 40.2% in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher commodity and manufacturing costs.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has appointed Kirk Tanner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025. Tanner, who currently serves as President and CEO of The Wendy's Company, will succeed retiring CEO Michele Buck. With over three decades of experience at PepsiCo, Tanner previously led PepsiCo Beverages North America's $28 billion business.

Tanner brings extensive experience in brand building, innovation, and customer partnerships. At PepsiCo, he managed iconic brands including Pepsi, Gatorade, and Mountain Dew, while holding various senior leadership positions globally. Buck, who announced her retirement earlier this year, will remain in a senior advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) announced that CEO Kirk Tanner will depart on July 18, 2025, to become President and CEO of The Hershey Company. The company has appointed CFO Ken Cook as Interim CEO while conducting a comprehensive search for a permanent replacement.

Cook, who will retain his CFO position, brings significant experience from his 20-year tenure at UPS, where he previously served as CFO of the $60 billion U.S. Domestic segment. Additionally, the company announced board changes, with Bradley G. Peltz joining as director, replacing Matthew H. Peltz who resigned to focus on other commitments.

The company maintains its commitment to executing its strategic priorities, including delivering fresh food, enhancing customer experience, and accelerating global unit growth. Wendy's will release its Q2 2025 results on August 8, 2025.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call for July 30, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 sales and earnings results the same day. Investors and analysts can access the live webcast through Hershey's corporate website in the "Calendar of Events" section.

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has announced the completion of principal photography for "HERSHEY," a biographical film about founder Milton S. Hershey. Directed by Mark Waters, the film stars Finn Wittrock as Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine "Kitty" Hershey.

The production, which wrapped after seven weeks of filming across Pennsylvania, encompassed 17 filming locations and 74 sets. The film chronicles nearly five decades of Milton Hershey's life from the 1870s to 1910s, featuring over 1,500 background actors and thousands of period-accurate costumes. The movie is scheduled for release in 2026, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.

The project is a collaboration between Dandelion Media, the Hershey Entities, Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group, and RCM3, with UTA Independent Film Group representing worldwide rights.

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Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has announced a strategic collaboration with The Pokémon Company International to launch special-edition Hershey's Kisses featuring collectible foils of the original 151 Pokémon. The limited-edition chocolates will be available in 10.1 oz and 34.1 oz bags at retailers nationwide. Each chocolate piece is wrapped like a Poké Ball, featuring unique designs from the Kanto region Pokémon. To enhance the collecting experience, Hershey is offering a limited-edition Collector's Case designed to hold all 151 chocolates, available on a first-come, first-serve basis through Hersheyland.com/Pokemon. The platform will also allow fans to digitally track their collection progress and unlock shareable certificates. This collaboration combines Hershey's classic milk chocolate with the popular Pokémon franchise, targeting both longtime fans and new collectors.

Hershey's ONE Brand has launched a new ONE x Hershey's Double Chocolate flavored protein bar, featuring 18g of protein and 1g of sugar. Made with real Hershey's cocoa and chocolate chips, this collaboration aims to combine nutrition with the iconic Hershey's chocolate taste. Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau has partnered with ONE to promote the launch through the Double or ONEthing Challenge, running from June 12-15, 2025. If DeChambeau achieves another hole-in-one during this period, fans can register on June 16 at 12pm ET for a chance to receive a free protein bar. The new product is currently available in select markets with planned nationwide expansion.

Dandelion Media and Hershey (NYSE: HSY) announced the full cast for the upcoming feature film "HERSHEY", with principal photography underway across Pennsylvania from May 12 through June 2025. The film stars Finn Wittrock as Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine Hershey, directed by Mark Waters.

Notable cast additions include Alan Ruck as Milton's father, Richard Kind as confectioner Joseph Royer, David Costabile as fictional rival Tobias Thornhill, and Heléne Yorke as Kitty Hershey's friend. The film, scheduled for release in 2026 to coincide with America's 250th anniversary, will chronicle Milton Hershey's journey from early failures to building an iconic chocolate brand and establishing the Milton Hershey School.