Hershey’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect Hershey is preparing for its third-quarter earnings reveal later this month, with analysts betting on a sharp year-over-year jump in profits. Barchart · Oct 13
What Kind of Halloween Candy is the Cheapest in 2026? Buying Halloween candy in 2026 can put a surprising dent in your grocery budget, especially if your neighborhood attracts hundreds of trick-or-treaters. Chocolate favorites are still popular, but filling a candy bowl with miniature Snickers, Reese’s, and Kit Kat bars isn’t necessarily the most affordable option. Fortunately, shoppers have several… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 12
Hershey CEO: America's 250 years of innovation and why we expanded our innovation pipeline 50% in one year Hershey has witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression and two dozen U.S. presidents, but things like Reese's Oreo are still brand new. Fortune · Sep 26
Judge dismisses lawsuit over faceless Reese’s pumpkin candy Hershey said a reasonable consumer would not view the packaging as a guarantee that the candy would have a carved face The Independent UK · Sep 22
Judge: Reese’s pumpkins don’t need faces A judge ruled disappointment over missing jack-o’-lantern designs on the candy wasn’t enough to show financial harm Salon · Sep 19
2 Consumer Staples Stocks Giving Investors a Break From the AI Trade Coca-Cola and Hershey posted strong Q2 2026 earnings and offer dividend growth track records, making them notable consumer staples picks amid renewed interest in defensive, dividend-paying stocks. MarketBeat · Aug 3
Hershey’s pivot away from sweet candy is pulling in new profits The company, known for its Hershey’s kisses, has leaned into popcorn, pretzels and puffs The Independent UK · Jul 30
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Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases Hershey posted Q1 2026 net sales of $3.1 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.35, as pricing power offset cocoa costs and analysts set a $217.50 average price target. MarketBeat · Jul 1
Michigan Chocolatier Investigates Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars After It Was ‘Wiggling’: ‘We Need to Keep Calling These Companies Out.’ Why do Hershey’s milk chocolate bars wiggle? That’s a question that’s been trending ever since social media users posted videos of their soft chocolate bars not melting, but wiggling. TikTok users speculate that Hershey’s must be giving out “fake” chocolate. Konstantin Zsigo (@konstantinzsigo), a chocolatier from Michigan, went on to… The Mary Sue · Jun 17
Ohio woman says Hershey’s and Reese’s are removing real cocoa from their chocolate. Then she found something at Aldi: ‘cheaper’ The battle between European and American chocolate is over. We Got This Covered · Jun 9
“It won’t leave your tap water tasting of hot dogs. It won’t make your Hershey’s bar taste of starfish”: This week's hottest new guitar gear – featuring Wes Borland's Jackson and a Korn pedal Jackson and Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland unveil the coolest metal guitar of the year, IK Multimedia go '60s Marshall mad, and someone put Korn's early sound in a pedal Guitar World · May 30
Los Angeles woman tries to melt Hershey’s chocolate bar for treat. Then she notices something alarming: ‘We’re not mad enough’ A woman accidentally makes “slime” after trying to melt a Hershey’s chocolate bar. Now, other shoppers are questioning what gives the candy its bizarre texture. In a video with over 8.3 million views, TikToker Sheba (@sheba.xo) wiggles an intact Hershey’s bar over a bowl. She explains that she tried to… The Mary Sue · May 7
Hershey's CEO Claims Ozempic Breath is Driving Massive Surge in Mint and Gum Sales Across the United States Hershey's CEO attributes an 8% sales increase in Ice Breakers mints and gum to the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, highlighting an unexpected revenue driver. International Business Times UK · May 1
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Hershey switching back to classic Reese’s recipe after backlash Hershey said the changes were a result of it trying to meet consumer demand for innovation
International Business Times UK · Mar 21 'Why I Started a Chocolate Company': MrBeast Slams Bending Hershey Chocolate Bar in Viral Video A viral video showing a Hershey's chocolate bar bending like rubber has sparked outrage and raised questions about the company's quality control.
The Conversation · Mar 16 Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the eggs a bit more critically and scrutinize the ingredients and label more carefully.
The Guardian - US · Mar 11 ‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate Due to the volatile cocoa market, companies like Hershey are using replacement ingredients such as sugar, oil, milk and nuts
MarketBeat · Mar 8 3 Blue-Chip Stocks Built for a Rotating Market Investors are rotating out of overvalued mega-cap tech as the broader economy heats up; these three blue-chip stocks are attracting attention
The Independent UK · Feb 13 Are your Valentine’s chocolates costing more this year? Blame Trump and a weak supply chain Chocolate makers such as Mondelez and Hershey hedge cocoa months in advance, so they still pay above market rates, limiting how much savings reach shoppers
Barchart · Feb 5 Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Higher as Demand Fears Ease March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +123 (+3.01%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +93 (+3.13%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Thursday after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering...
Barchart · Feb 5 Cocoa Prices Rise as Hershey Allays Cocoa Demand Concerns March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +109 (+2.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +92 (+3.09%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering in cocoa futures....
GOBankingRates · Jan 24 11 Best Valentine’s Day Essentials From Five Below Worth Picking Up Now Five Below offers affordable Valentine’s Day decor, gifts and party essentials, helping shoppers save as they prepare for fun, festive celebrations on a budget.
Barchart · Dec 22, 2025 Morgan Stanley Sees a Sweet Turnaround Play in This 1 Stock. Should You Buy Shares Here? Morgan Stanley expects a recovery and sees upside for Hershey. Should you buy into the stock now?
Barchart · Dec 3, 2025 How Is Hershey's Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks? Hershey has notably outperformed the broader consumer staples sector over the past year, yet analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.