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The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Sales and earnings came in above every analyst estimate, according to FactSet.

A strong fourth quarter looks to be the start of a turnaround. Hershey estimates adjusted earnings will soar in 2026.

Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY, XETRA:HSY) shares surged 7.7% on Thursday after the chocolate and snack maker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and offered a robust outlook for 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.71 for the fourth quarter, beating analysts' expectations of $1.40, though down 36.4% from $2.69 a year earlier.

Hershey forecast annual sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by resilient demand for its confectionery and salty snacks and continued benefits of earlier price hikes implemented to absorb rising costs.

Hershey reported lower fourth-quarter profit as tariff costs and high cocoa prices continued to hurt its bottom line.