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The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a snacks manufacturer with a broad portfolio of chocolate, sweets and salty snack brands. Company press releases cover topics ranging from product launches and seasonal offerings to acquisitions, financial results and corporate governance developments.
On the product side, Hershey’s news highlights new confectionery items and collaborations, such as Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS created with Shaquille O’Neal, limited-edition treats like the Hershey’s Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar, and seasonal products and beverages available at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD attractions. These announcements illustrate how the company extends its core brands into new flavors, textures and experiential formats.
Hershey also uses news releases to communicate portfolio expansion and strategy. For example, it has announced the completion of the acquisition of LesserEvil, adding an organic, better-for-you snack brand to its salty snacks lineup. Other releases describe growth in salty snacks and non-chocolate confectionery, as well as the role of convenience stores and experiential venues in introducing new products to consumers.
For investors, Hershey’s news feed includes notices about quarterly earnings releases and webcasts, third‑quarter and other financial results, and regular dividend declarations on its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The company also reports on changes in board and executive leadership, updates to by‑laws and the establishment of new credit facilities through SEC filings and corresponding announcements.
Following HSY news allows readers to track new product introductions, strategic acquisitions, financial performance disclosures and governance updates in one place. This page aggregates those announcements so users can review the company’s latest activities and longer-term trends across its confectionery and salty snacks businesses.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common Stock. Dividends were declared April 29, 2026, payable June 15, 2026, to holders of record May 15, 2026.
This marks the 385th consecutive regular dividend on Common Stock and the 166th on Class B Common Stock.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $3,104.2 million, up 10.6%, and reported net income of $435.1 million (diluted EPS $2.13), up 93.6%. Organic, constant-currency net sales rose 7.9%; adjusted EPS was $2.35, up 12.4%.
The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: net sales growth 4–5%, organic growth 2.5–3.5%, reported EPS $7.77–$8.19 and adjusted EPS growth 30–35%. Reported gross margin was 39.4%, up 570 bps; adjusted gross margin was 40.4%, down 80 bps. The LesserEvil acquisition provided an estimated ~150 bps full‑year benefit.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) will release first-quarter 2026 sales and earnings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET that day.
The company will host a live webcast of the conference call on its investor website; webcast details are available in the company calendar of events.
Reese's (NYSE:HSY) is launching two limited‑edition peanut butter cups: the new Reese's Marshmallow Cup and the returning Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup, available nationwide beginning April 7, 2026.
Both flavors pair Reese's classic peanut butter and milk chocolate with a marshmallow or strawberry filling and are offered in Standard Big Cups, King Big Cups, and Snack Size Bags for a limited time.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS as the official gummy partner of the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year on March 31, 2026. Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS will appear during Final Four weekend with fan activations, product sampling, and a live Big Pod taping.
Planned activations include an Operation Homefront Walmart visit on April 2, a Shaq-A-Licious truck at the Tip-Off Tailgate April 3–6, and a Big Pod live episode on April 6. Product flavors include watermelon, strawberry, orange and sour mango.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) will host its 2026 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on March 31, 2026, with Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet appearing on NYSE Live to discuss the company’s plans.
NYSE pre-market coverage for March 31, 2026, includes Ashley Mastronardi delivering the update, a market note that prices are rising amid geopolitical tensions and U.S. gas averaging $4 per gallon, and additional NYSE programming featuring guests on ETFs and AI.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) used its 2026 Investor Day to outline a strategy to "Lead Next Generation Snacking," combining iconic confection strengths with faster expansion in salty and functional snacking.
The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: net sales +4% to +5%, organic +2.5% to +3.5%, reported EPS +79% to +89%, and adjusted EPS +30% to +35%. The outlook reflects an ~150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil.
Reese's (NYSE:HSY) launched "Every Bracket Busts for a Reese's," a March Madness fan sweepstakes starting March 19, 2026. Fans who post busted brackets, tag and follow @Reeses and use #ForAReesesSweeps can win Reese's cups or tickets to the NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four and championship games. On-site activations include free King Size cups for the first 500 guests at Hershey's Chocolate World and Times Square on March 21, plus branded fan experiences during Final Four week.
Dot's (HSY) launched Dot's Original Snack Mix on March 10, 2026, introducing a crafted snack mix featuring Dot's Original seasoned mini pretzels, Original seasoned corn cereal, bold cheese pita chips, and savory garlic rye chips.
The product is rolling out nationwide in 31 oz, 14 oz and 4.4 oz bag formats.
Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is launching a limited‑quantity Twizzlers Straws flavor blending vanilla, lime and coconut, inspired by the Dirty Soda trend. The edible straws are intended to be used as both a sip tool and snack and will roll out online and at select retail locations beginning March 12, 2026.
Availability includes shop.hersheys.com and Gopuff drops, select Hershey's Chocolate World locations and special Hershey Chocolate World events while supplies last.