StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 29 October 2026•Updated 29 October 2026•
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Hershey Raises 2026 Outlook Following 103% Surge in Third-Quarter Earnings
Key Facts
1The Hershey Company exceeded Q3 2026 earnings expectations despite reporting a decline in sales.
The Hershey Company raised its full-year 2026 financial outlook after third-quarter earnings surged by 103.1%. Reports indicated the growth was driven by strategic pricing gains and the receipt of tariff refunds.
The company reported a net profit of $580.8 million, or $2.88 per share, which Investing.com noted surpassed the $276.3 million recorded in the prior-year period. Hershey closed at $163.77 on October 28, 2026, having traded between a low of $162.3 and a high of $164.31 during the session.