Hershey reports strong second-quarter results and narrows 2026 outlook

Hershey reported second-quarter net sales of $2.79 billion for the period ended June 28, 2026, up 6.6%, while reported diluted EPS rose to $2.26 from $0.31 and adjusted diluted EPS increased 57% to $1.90. The company narrowed its full-year outlook to 4.5%–5% sales growth, 3%–3.5% organic sales growth, 82%–89% reported EPS growth and 32.5%–35% adjusted EPS growth; pricing lifted sales, but volume fell about 8 points and salty snacks and international margins weakened.