Hershey reaffirms FY2026 guidance and unveils snacking strategy at Investor Day

HERSHEY CO

FY2026 outlook: net sales growth 4-5%, organic net sales growth 2.5-3.5%.
Reported EPS growth 79-89%; adjusted EPS growth 30-35%; includes ~150bps from LesserEvil.
New 'Lead Next Generation Snacking' strategy: focus on core confection and expansion into salty and functional.
One Hershey integrated go-to-market model across sweet, salty, and functional snacking.
Modern supply chain with automation and AI to drive productivity gains and reinvestment.

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HERSHEY CO updated its fiscal year 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

Period: fiscal year 2026
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: guidance update

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The Hershey Company is reaffirming its net sales, organic sales and earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2026.

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