Form 8-K · Current report
The Hershey Company 8-K, filed Oct 29, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000047111
- Accession no.
- 0001628280-26-068046
Summary
The Hershey Company reported third-quarter 2026 consolidated net sales of $3,275.5 million, up 3.0%, reported net income of $580.8 million, or $2.88 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.64, and updated its 2026 sales and earnings outlook. CEO Kirk Tanner said the results showed steady progress on 2026 priorities, with second-half demand creation initiatives gaining momentum even as consumers grow more cautious.
Key points
- Third-quarter consolidated net sales rose 3.0% to $3,275.5 million, while organic constant-currency net sales increased 0.8%.
- Reported net income was $580.8 million, or $2.88 per diluted share; adjusted earnings per diluted share were $2.64.
- Hershey updated its 2026 full-year outlook to net sales growth of about 5%, organic net sales growth of about 3%, reported EPS growth of 84% to 90%, and adjusted EPS growth of 36% to 38.5%.
- CEO Kirk Tanner said second-half demand creation initiatives were gaining momentum even as consumers grow more cautious.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 29, 2026, The Hershey Company (the “Company”) announced sales and earnings information for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933…
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