1 hr. ago
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is heading into the autumn months with the tailwinds of pricing power and seasonal demand. The one stat that makes the company hard to ignore right now is its revenue growth relative to cocoa costs, which have increased by more than 120% in the past six months.
One might think a triple-digit rise in the cost of a core ingredient would hurt business, but the company's second-quarter earnings showed net sales up 6.6% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share in Q2 rose a whopping 57% in the same time period. This demonstrates Hershey's brand strength and its ability to price products without scaring off customers.
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Hershey's research found that 82% of parents are likely to purchase chocolate in October, and intend to buy gummies and sour candy even earlier in the season. In response, management is planning a "Hersheyween," which runs from the end of the summer into the fourth quarter. The promotion is Hershey's largest-ever Halloween lineup.
Hershey's stock trades at a slight premium to some of its peers in the packaged-goods industry, but the sweets company offers a tasty 3.2% dividend yield and decades of consistent payouts. Hershey is currently well below its 52-week high of $239. The stock is relatively flat year to date.
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One might think a triple-digit rise in the cost of a core ingredient would hurt business, but the company's second-quarter earnings showed net sales up 6.6% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share in Q2 rose a whopping 57% in the same time period. This demonstrates Hershey's brand strength and its ability to price products without scaring off customers.
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Hershey's research found that 82% of parents are likely to purchase chocolate in October, and intend to buy gummies and sour candy even earlier in the season. In response, management is planning a "Hersheyween," which runs from the end of the summer into the fourth quarter. The promotion is Hershey's largest-ever Halloween lineup.
Hershey's stock trades at a slight premium to some of its peers in the packaged-goods industry, but the sweets company offers a tasty 3.2% dividend yield and decades of consistent payouts. Hershey is currently well below its 52-week high of $239. The stock is relatively flat year to date.
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3 hours ago
At first blush, there's nothing connecting the businesses of **** e Exploration Technology (NASDAQ: SPCX) and Hershey (NYSE: HSY). One makes **** ecraft, AI technology, and operates the Starlink satellite telecommunications network. The other makes candy bars. But when you dig into the ownership structure, you start to see the connection. Here's what you can learn about **** eX from Hershey.
The CEO is likely to have the most influence on a business, but there are limitations. That's because the CEO actually works for the board of directors. And the board of directors is hired by the shareholders. So, if anything really big is going to take place, such as a merger or acquisition, the largest shareholders will have an important say. In the case of consumer staples maker Hershey, the largest shareholder is The Hershey Foundation.
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The Hershey Foundation has said no to multiple takeover offers. The foundation uses the dividends it collects from owning Hershey stock to support its philanthropic endeavors, so it is acting to protect the reliable income stream it receives. That may or may not be in the best interest of shareholders, noting that a buyout could lead to a sizable capital gain. But the real takeaway is that Hershey is beholden to The Hershey Foundation in important ways, as the foundation controls 80% of the company's voting power.
Elon Musk controls 48.4% of **** eX's voting power. That's not as much control as The Hershey Foundation has at Hershey, but it is close enough to 50.1% to give him effective control over all decisions. Add in that he's the CEO, and Musk's position of power gets even stronger. If you own **** eX, you are effectively investing alongside Elon Musk. What he wants to do is almost certainly going to get done. Mergers, acquisitions, and major capital investments are his to decide because it would be hard, if not impossible, for the board or shareholders to muster the votes needed to oppose Musk.
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The CEO is likely to have the most influence on a business, but there are limitations. That's because the CEO actually works for the board of directors. And the board of directors is hired by the shareholders. So, if anything really big is going to take place, such as a merger or acquisition, the largest shareholders will have an important say. In the case of consumer staples maker Hershey, the largest shareholder is The Hershey Foundation.
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The Hershey Foundation has said no to multiple takeover offers. The foundation uses the dividends it collects from owning Hershey stock to support its philanthropic endeavors, so it is acting to protect the reliable income stream it receives. That may or may not be in the best interest of shareholders, noting that a buyout could lead to a sizable capital gain. But the real takeaway is that Hershey is beholden to The Hershey Foundation in important ways, as the foundation controls 80% of the company's voting power.
Elon Musk controls 48.4% of **** eX's voting power. That's not as much control as The Hershey Foundation has at Hershey, but it is close enough to 50.1% to give him effective control over all decisions. Add in that he's the CEO, and Musk's position of power gets even stronger. If you own **** eX, you are effectively investing alongside Elon Musk. What he wants to do is almost certainly going to get done. Mergers, acquisitions, and major capital investments are his to decide because it would be hard, if not impossible, for the board or shareholders to muster the votes needed to oppose Musk.
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5 days ago
Hersheypark apologized for a social media comment about its ticket prices posted after Dolly Parton's death
The park said the comment was made without understanding the context and removed it to avoid confusion
Dollywood remains open per Parton's wishes, honoring her legacy as co-owner since its 1986 opening
Hersheypark is currently facing backlash over a comment its social media account mistakenly made in response to a fan praising Dollywood's affordable ticket prices following Dolly Parton's death.
After news of the country legend's death at age 80 broke on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a fan of Parton's took to X to highlight the star's Tennessee theme park and spotlight its affordable pricing. "And she kept the prices reasonable in this economy," the user wrote above a screenshot of Dollywood's $99 one-day ticket prices.
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The park said the comment was made without understanding the context and removed it to avoid confusion
Dollywood remains open per Parton's wishes, honoring her legacy as co-owner since its 1986 opening
Hersheypark is currently facing backlash over a comment its social media account mistakenly made in response to a fan praising Dollywood's affordable ticket prices following Dolly Parton's death.
After news of the country legend's death at age 80 broke on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a fan of Parton's took to X to highlight the star's Tennessee theme park and spotlight its affordable pricing. "And she kept the prices reasonable in this economy," the user wrote above a screenshot of Dollywood's $99 one-day ticket prices.
#prices #Media
9 days ago
Hayden Panettiere starred in memorable '90s commercials for brands like Wendy's, Hershey's and Banana Nut Crunch cereal
Her first commercial appearance was as an infant in a Playskool commercial before landing roles on Guiding Light and Heroes
Panettiere's family confirmed her death at age 36, calling her an "incredible light" who brought joy to many
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered best for acting roles like Nashville and Heroes, but before that, she starred in a handful of iconic commercials in the '90s.
One of Panettiere's earliest commercials was for Wendy's, showcasing the fast-food chain's 99-cent five-piece nugget deal. The 1996 commercial shows a young Panettiere sitting with her "brother's" meal after promising him she'd look after it.
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Her first commercial appearance was as an infant in a Playskool commercial before landing roles on Guiding Light and Heroes
Panettiere's family confirmed her death at age 36, calling her an "incredible light" who brought joy to many
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered best for acting roles like Nashville and Heroes, but before that, she starred in a handful of iconic commercials in the '90s.
One of Panettiere's earliest commercials was for Wendy's, showcasing the fast-food chain's 99-cent five-piece nugget deal. The 1996 commercial shows a young Panettiere sitting with her "brother's" meal after promising him she'd look after it.
#panettiere #commercials
20 days ago
The UFC is back in the "City of Brotherly Love" for the first time in more than seven years, and the popular "Embedded" fight week video series is here to document what's happening behind the scenes.
UFC 330 (Paramount+), the promotion's seventh numbered event of the calendar year, takes place Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
In the main event, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) aims to defend his welterweight ****** le for the first time when he takes on Ian Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC). The co-main event features another ****** le fight as strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) puts her belt on the line for the first time against Gillian Robertson (17-8 MMA, 14-6 UFC).
The second episode of "Embedded" follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube:
Islam Makhachev catches a shark; Edson Barboza spends the day at home with his family; Chidi Njokuani teaches a class at his gym and opens up about his coach's recent passing; Jalin Turner attends church; Mackenzie Dern takes her daughter to Hershey's Chocolate Factory; Gillian Robertson puts in a hard training session; Islam Makhachev goes for a run on the Jersey Shore.
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UFC 330 (Paramount+), the promotion's seventh numbered event of the calendar year, takes place Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
In the main event, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) aims to defend his welterweight ****** le for the first time when he takes on Ian Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC). The co-main event features another ****** le fight as strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) puts her belt on the line for the first time against Gillian Robertson (17-8 MMA, 14-6 UFC).
The second episode of "Embedded" follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube:
Islam Makhachev catches a shark; Edson Barboza spends the day at home with his family; Chidi Njokuani teaches a class at his gym and opens up about his coach's recent passing; Jalin Turner attends church; Mackenzie Dern takes her daughter to Hershey's Chocolate Factory; Gillian Robertson puts in a hard training session; Islam Makhachev goes for a run on the Jersey Shore.
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2 months ago
Hershey is bringing in PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink to lead the confectionery and salty snack group's US division.
Hoytink will take up her role as president of the Reese's chocolate and SkinnyPop popcorn maker's US business on 8 July. She was most recently senior vice president and chief commercial officer for PepsiCo's US business in out-of-home beverages.
Andrew Archambault previously occupied the role but left in May to join US drinks firm Nutrabolt as president and COO.
Another former PepsiCo executive, Kirk Tanner, helms Hershey as its president and CEO. He joined the business in August last year from the fast-food chain Wendy's having spent more than 30 years at PepsiCo.
Tanner said in a statement that Hoytink has "operating discipline to execute at scale and a track record of growth that will accelerate our US business".
Hoytink will take up her role as president of the Reese's chocolate and SkinnyPop popcorn maker's US business on 8 July. She was most recently senior vice president and chief commercial officer for PepsiCo's US business in out-of-home beverages.
Andrew Archambault previously occupied the role but left in May to join US drinks firm Nutrabolt as president and COO.
Another former PepsiCo executive, Kirk Tanner, helms Hershey as its president and CEO. He joined the business in August last year from the fast-food chain Wendy's having spent more than 30 years at PepsiCo.
Tanner said in a statement that Hoytink has "operating discipline to execute at scale and a track record of growth that will accelerate our US business".
2 months ago
Six years ago, Richard Hershey was distributing religious leaflets on a public sidewalk in a public park surrounding a public arena in Bossier City, Louisiana, when he was accosted by police officers who insisted that he stop. Hershey, who was promoting the views of the Christian Vegetarian ***** ociation outside a Christian rock concert at the Bossier City Arena, pointed out that he was exercising his constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech and freedom of religion. He also noted that the officers had not interfered with another leafleteer, who was advertising a local radio station.
The cops were unmoved. If Hershey did not leave immediately, they said, he would be arrested, and he likewise would be carted off to jail if he ever dared return to the park.
It would be hard to imagine a more blatant violation of First Amendment rights. But last October, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit held that Hershey could not sue the officers responsible for it because they were protected by qualified immunity, a doctrine that bars federal civil rights claims unless they allege violations of "clearly established" law. Now Hershey is asking the Supreme Court to overrule that jaw-dropping conclusion, which illustrates how broad interpretations of qualified immunity prevent victims of outrageous police misconduct from vindicating their rights.
"The right to evangelize in public, free of viewpoint-based government suppression, is as clearly established as any right in the firmament," Hershey's lawyers, who include former Solicitor General Paul Clement and litigators at the First Liberty Institute, note in a Supreme Court petition filed last Friday. "It is squarely protected by two separate but overlapping clauses of the First Amendment—the Free Speech and Free Exercise Clauses—and by decisions of this Court underscoring that viewpoint discrimination is verboten and that discrimination against religious speech is viewpoint discrimination (im)pure and simple. No government official should need an on-point circuit precedent to illustrate what the Constitution itself and this Court's cases make clear beyond cavil."
Hershey filed his lawsuit under 42 USC 1983, which authorizes people to sue state or local officials for violating statutory or constitutional rights under color of law. That provision, which dates back to the Civil Rights Act of 1871, says nothing about qualified immunity. The Supreme Court invented that doctrine in the 1982 case Harlow v. Fitzgerald on the theory that officials should be liable under Section 1983 only when they had fair notice that their conduct was illegal or unconstitutional.
The cops were unmoved. If Hershey did not leave immediately, they said, he would be arrested, and he likewise would be carted off to jail if he ever dared return to the park.
It would be hard to imagine a more blatant violation of First Amendment rights. But last October, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit held that Hershey could not sue the officers responsible for it because they were protected by qualified immunity, a doctrine that bars federal civil rights claims unless they allege violations of "clearly established" law. Now Hershey is asking the Supreme Court to overrule that jaw-dropping conclusion, which illustrates how broad interpretations of qualified immunity prevent victims of outrageous police misconduct from vindicating their rights.
"The right to evangelize in public, free of viewpoint-based government suppression, is as clearly established as any right in the firmament," Hershey's lawyers, who include former Solicitor General Paul Clement and litigators at the First Liberty Institute, note in a Supreme Court petition filed last Friday. "It is squarely protected by two separate but overlapping clauses of the First Amendment—the Free Speech and Free Exercise Clauses—and by decisions of this Court underscoring that viewpoint discrimination is verboten and that discrimination against religious speech is viewpoint discrimination (im)pure and simple. No government official should need an on-point circuit precedent to illustrate what the Constitution itself and this Court's cases make clear beyond cavil."
Hershey filed his lawsuit under 42 USC 1983, which authorizes people to sue state or local officials for violating statutory or constitutional rights under color of law. That provision, which dates back to the Civil Rights Act of 1871, says nothing about qualified immunity. The Supreme Court invented that doctrine in the 1982 case Harlow v. Fitzgerald on the theory that officials should be liable under Section 1983 only when they had fair notice that their conduct was illegal or unconstitutional.
3 months ago
Greenskeeper ****** et Management, an independent firm that specializes in disciplined value investing, recently released its Q1 2026 scorecard. A copy is available to download here. The Middle East conflict triggered a sharp stock sell-off in the market, resulting in the Greenskeeper Value Fund posting a -8.1% return in Q1. Despite this challenging quarter, the fund took the opportunity to reinforce its portfolio. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Greenskeeper ****** et Management highlighted The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY). The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of confectionery products and pantry items. On June 12, 2026, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) closed at $181.66 per share. One-month return of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) was -5.31%, and its shares gained 6.53% over the past 52 weeks. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has a market capitalization of $36.85 billion.
Greenskeeper ****** et Management stated the following regarding The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) performed well during the quarter, gaining +14.2% as cocoa costs finally retreated, reversing the extreme inflationary pressures of the past two years. As this lower-cost inventory works its way through the balance sheet, we expect input-cost pressures to ease significantly. Crucially, consumer demand has proven resilient; volumes remain above management's original expectations despite the price hikes taken to defend margins. This reinforces our original thesis: Hershey's brand equity is robust enough to withstand significant macro shocks without compromising its long-term competitive position. Furthermore, the company's expansion into salty snacks continues to diversify the earnings stream and support consistent profit growth."
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 52 hedge fund portfolios held The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) at the end of the first quarter, up from 49 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Greenskeeper ****** et Management highlighted The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY). The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of confectionery products and pantry items. On June 12, 2026, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) closed at $181.66 per share. One-month return of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) was -5.31%, and its shares gained 6.53% over the past 52 weeks. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has a market capitalization of $36.85 billion.
Greenskeeper ****** et Management stated the following regarding The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) performed well during the quarter, gaining +14.2% as cocoa costs finally retreated, reversing the extreme inflationary pressures of the past two years. As this lower-cost inventory works its way through the balance sheet, we expect input-cost pressures to ease significantly. Crucially, consumer demand has proven resilient; volumes remain above management's original expectations despite the price hikes taken to defend margins. This reinforces our original thesis: Hershey's brand equity is robust enough to withstand significant macro shocks without compromising its long-term competitive position. Furthermore, the company's expansion into salty snacks continues to diversify the earnings stream and support consistent profit growth."
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 52 hedge fund portfolios held The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) at the end of the first quarter, up from 49 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
3 months ago
AC Milan star and U.S. Men's National Team captain Christian Pulisic may have quit his home nation in order to pursue his soccer career in Europe, but he settled right back into life stateside when he led his team to its first victory in the FIFA World Cup.
Pulisic, 27, has become the face of American soccer over the last decade, having made a sensational debut in the USMNT in 2016, when he became the youngest American to play in a World Cup qualifying game.
His prowess on the soccer field over the years has even helped to earn him the nickname "Captain America," which fans could be heard chanting as he helped the U.S. team to claim a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in its opening game of the World Cup tournament, which was held in Inglewood, CA.
Pulisic will next take to the world stage in Seattle, WA, where the USMNT will face Australia—a team that also won its debut World Cup game.
However, while he is arguably the most recognizable U.S. player, the soccer pro got his start on the international stage thousands of miles away from his hometown of Hershey, PA, when he joined German club Borussia Dortmund, where he became one of the youngest Americans ever to play and score in the European country's Bundesliga.
Pulisic, 27, has become the face of American soccer over the last decade, having made a sensational debut in the USMNT in 2016, when he became the youngest American to play in a World Cup qualifying game.
His prowess on the soccer field over the years has even helped to earn him the nickname "Captain America," which fans could be heard chanting as he helped the U.S. team to claim a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in its opening game of the World Cup tournament, which was held in Inglewood, CA.
Pulisic will next take to the world stage in Seattle, WA, where the USMNT will face Australia—a team that also won its debut World Cup game.
However, while he is arguably the most recognizable U.S. player, the soccer pro got his start on the international stage thousands of miles away from his hometown of Hershey, PA, when he joined German club Borussia Dortmund, where he became one of the youngest Americans ever to play and score in the European country's Bundesliga.
