Hershey

Hershey Co. (HSY) (Q3FY25) – Snack growth and innovation drive sales but rising costs & tariffs squeeze profits

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HSY sees this as a strategic move to meet growing consumer demand for healthier options and more variety. The LesserEvil leadership team will stay in place to maintain the brand’s innovation, fast go-to-market approach, and strong manufacturing capabilities, while continuing to produce snacks using the same trusted organic and non-GMO ingredients.

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The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally.

In Q3FY25, net sales of HSY increased by 6.5% to $3.18bn, compared to $2.99bn in
Q3FY24. The diluted EPS of the company decreased by 21.6% to $1.36, compared to $1.73 and the non-GAAP EPS decreased by 44.4% to $1.30, compared to $2.34 during the same period.

Hershey stock gave returns of -1.0% and -5.6% in the period of three months and one year. The stock has a 52-week high of $208.03 and a 52-week low of $140.13.

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Hershey Co. (HSY) (Q3FY25) – Snack growth and innovation drive sales but rising costs & tariffs squeeze profits

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