The Latest Breaking News from Hershey

Cocoa futures rose to send Hershey stock lower on the assumption of higher costs, though financials reflect a resilient business with more upside.

As Hershey has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

As of July 31, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to fan’s demands in releasing sweet mashups

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Earnings announcements come as across-the-board tariffs set to take effect on Friday

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) shares surged Wednesday after the confectionery giant reported second-quarter earnings and sales that exceeded expectations, driven by volume gains and strategic execution across its U.S. confectionery and salty snacking businesses.

In a world where profits often trump quality, companies are constantly finding ways to trim expenses. But some cost-cutting moves have gone too far—damaging once-beloved products, frustrating loyal customers, and destroying brand trust. Whether it’s swapping out key ingredients, shrinking package sizes, or outsourcing production, the results are often disappointing…

Here’s the good news: The Hershey Company says it’s not raising prices for Halloween candy this year

Tariffs, however, are not to blame this time.

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