Hershey Q1 net sales up 10.6% to $3.1B; adjusted EPS +12.4% to $2.35; reaffirms FY2026 outlook

HERSHEY CO

Consolidated net sales $3.1B, +10.6% YoY; organic constant currency +7.9% on 10% price realization.
Reported net income $435.1M ($2.13 diluted EPS) +93.6%; adjusted EPS $2.35 +12.4%.
NA Confectionery sales +8.3% (organic +8.0%); segment margin 31.8% (+150bps). NA Salty Snacks sales +26% but segment income -18.1%.
International sales +16.1% (organic +9.3%); segment margin 5.8% (-680bps) on higher commodity costs and ad spend.
FY2026 guidance reaffirmed: net sales growth 4-5%, adjusted EPS growth 30-35%.

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Earnings Releases SEC 8-K Item 2.02 confidence 0.95

HERSHEY CO reported first quarter ended March 29, 2026 results: revenue $3,104.2 million, net income $435.1 million, EPS $2.13 per share-diluted. Guidance reaffirmed.

Period: first quarter ended March 29, 2026
Revenue: $3,104.2 million
Net income: $435.1 million
EPS: $2.13 per share-diluted
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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business to new heights,” said Kirk Tanner, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer. First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary 1 • Consolidated net sales of $3,104.2 million, an increase of 10.6%. • Organic, constant currency net sales increased 7.9%. • Reported net income of $435.1 million , or $2.13 per share-diluted, an increase of 93.6%. •

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