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Hershey (HSY) reached $161.41 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.82% change compared to its last close.

LOS ANGELES, September 29, 2026--Hershey Law's $27.5M verdict for a nurse executive who reported patient safety failures ranked No. 1 in LA County whistleblower retaliation for 2025.

Hershey (HSY) closed at $164.41 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.18% move from the prior day.

Both Hershey and Mondelez buy the same cocoa, face the same cost squeeze, and just beat earnings four quarters in a row, yet investors are treating them like completely different assets in 2026. The dividend that survives this commodity cycle may surprise you.

Hershey has witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression and two dozen U.S. presidents, but things like Reese's Oreo are still brand new.

Both P&G and Hershey have paid dividends for decades, but one of them proved dangerously vulnerable when a single commodity turned against it, and that difference matters enormously for any retiree counting on steady income growth.

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Milton Hershey School Trust maintains substantial voting power through 54.6 million convertible Class B shares despite the modest equity reduction.

Filed in May 2024, the lawsuit was first dismissed by a Florida judge in September 2025. The lawsuit has just been dismissed again.

See which large- and mega-cap consumer staples stocks have the weakest momentum grades and negative 6-month returns—CLX, HSY, PEP and more.

Hershey (HSY) concluded the recent trading session at $168.33, signifying a -1.44% move from its prior day's close.

Hershey wins dismissal of Reese’s pumpkin lawsuit over missing “face” carvings.

Hershey froze its quarterly dividend for five straight cycles, and shareholders who only watched the yield number missed the warning buried in the income statement. Now that the payment is moving again, the real question is whether this resumption signals a genuine turn or just a temporary reprieve.

Hershey delivered a Q2 double beat, raised full-year guidance, and now trades at 17.7x 2027 EPS with a 3.32% yield. Read why HSY stock is upgraded to a buy.

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $173.15, moving 1.09% from the previous trading session.

Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.

Hershey's pricing drives organic sales growth, but steep volume declines and elasticity remain key tests as the company enters the second half.

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) has introduced new Creme Bars in Salted Caramel and Affogato flavors, supported by a celebrity campaign featuring global girl group KATSEYE. The launch includes experiential sampling events aimed at giving consumers a first taste of the Creme Bars in real world settings. Hershey has also partnered with The Nitro Bar to create a Reese's Pumpkins PB Whip Latte that brings its candy brand into a specialty coffee format. For readers interested in more companies pursuing...

Hershey's announces the launch of Hershey's Creme Bars, a new chocolate bar available in two flavor-forward varieties: Salted Caramel and Affogato. Made with smooth milk chocolate and rich creme fillings, the new bar puts a delicious twist on the Hershey's chocolate experience fans already know and love.

As cocoa prices continue to rebound, Hershey is confident it can keep consumers buying chocolate.

Confection maker Hershey could be a warning for SpaceX investors, or highlight precisely why Elon Musk's ownership is a good thing...

Hershey's Q2 margins rebounded on pricing, lower commodity costs and productivity, but falling volumes and higher logistics costs test durability.

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Stock Grader recommendations for 161 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly. This Week’s Ratings Changes: Up

Hershey (HSY) faces continued market share pressure, as Mars and other competitors are winning on th

Hershey stock has gained 22.0% over the past five years, and today there is a clear split between valuation tools. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside from the current US$188.31 share price, while earnings based multiples lean expensive and the broader checks also flag caution. Over the last 5 years Hershey has returned 22.0%, which is a steady outcome rather than a runaway success story for long term holders. Hershey’s push to broaden its...

Earlier this month, The Hershey Company launched its largest and most diverse Halloween portfolio yet, adding over 20 new chocolate, candy and salty snack products, including SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty and LesserEvil items, to cover the season from early “Summerween” through October celebrations. The move highlights how Hershey is using consumer data and AI-accelerated product development to broaden beyond chocolate into fruity, sour and better-for-you snacks across the extended Halloween...

Hershey (HSY) is expanding its Halloween reach with more than 20 new seasonal products across chocolate, sweets and salty snacks, including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and LesserEvil, supported by AI driven product development. See our latest analysis for Hershey. Hershey shares have recently picked up momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 9.95% and a 7.10% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests investors are reacting positively to product expansion and perceived...