HERSHEY CO
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HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL sold 20,000 shares of HERSHEY CO (HSY) at an average of $172.46 ($169.29–$175.51, $3.45M total) across 14 trades over 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-23 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Hershey (HSY) reports Q3 earnings on Oct. 29. Revenue grew 6.6% last quarter due to 12% price increases, but volume fell 8%. Analysts expect 2.2% sales growth and 62.6% EPS growth for Q3. The stock has declined 4.69% YTD. Investors will watch volume trends, especially during Halloween season, as management aims for recovery.
Hershey (HSY) and Mondelez (MDLZ) have both beaten EPS estimates for four quarters. Mondelez is up 23.46% YTD, while Hershey is down 1.89%. Hershey offers a higher yield (3.33%) and better dividend coverage, while Mondelez has less debt and a steadier dividend growth record. Hershey's margins have rebounded more strongly post-cocoa cost spike. The article concludes Hershey is better for retirees seeking income, while Mondelez suits younger investors.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 4 news stories mentioning HSY (HERSHEY CO). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 1 neutral, and 1 bearish.
Recent HSY coverage spans financial news, insider activity and earnings.
In the last 30 days, HSY insiders filed 85 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 85 sales ($32.9M). The most active reporter was HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL with 85 filings. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Insider sale of modest size may signal slight negative sentiment.
Potential downside pressure if volume weakness persists despite pricing gains.
Hershey appears undervalued relative to its fundamentals, suggesting potential upside.
Positive outlook for Hershey as the Dot's brand may boost overall snack segment earnings.
Insider divestment of modest size.
AlphAI scores every news story that mentions HSY with an AI model for sentiment and relevance, and aggregates insider trades from HERSHEY CO's SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Figures refresh continuously.
HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL sold 20,000 shares of HERSHEY CO (HSY) at an average of $172.46 ($169.29–$175.51, $3.45M total) across 14 trades over 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-23 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
1 min readHershey (HSY) reports Q3 earnings on Oct. 29. Revenue grew 6.6% last quarter due to 12% price increases, but volume fell 8%. Analysts expect 2.2% sales growth and 62.6% EPS growth for Q3. The stock has declined 4.69% YTD. Investors will watch volume trends, especially during Halloween season, as management aims for recovery.
1 min readHershey (HSY) and Mondelez (MDLZ) have both beaten EPS estimates for four quarters. Mondelez is up 23.46% YTD, while Hershey is down 1.89%. Hershey offers a higher yield (3.33%) and better dividend coverage, while Mondelez has less debt and a steadier dividend growth record. Hershey's margins have rebounded more strongly post-cocoa cost spike. The article concludes Hershey is better for retirees seeking income, while Mondelez suits younger investors.
3 min readHershey aims to grow Dot's Homestyle Pretzels into a $1 billion brand, central to its salty snacks strategy. Acquired in 2021 for $1.2 billion, Dot's generated $626 million in sales last year, with a 9.3% growth. Hershey plans to expand Dot's into other salty snack categories, leveraging its bold flavors and premium quality. The company's total salty snacks sales reached $1.3 billion in fiscal 2025, up 12% year-over-year.
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2 min readHERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL sold 30,000 shares of HERSHEY CO (HSY) at an average of $168.15 ($166.97–$169.64, $5.04M total) across 9 trades over 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-21 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
1 min readGoldman Sachs reduced its price target for Hershey to $204 from $224. Hershey's stock is currently trading at $169.58, up 1.54% over 5 days and 4.00% year-to-date. Barclays also recently lowered its target to $178 from $200.
1 min readHERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL sold 20,000 shares of HERSHEY CO (HSY) at an average of $169.58 ($166.97–$172.01, $3.39M total) across 8 trades over 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-16 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
1 min readFive consumer goods stocks trading near 52-week lows are highlighted for their dividends. PepsiCo (PEP) is under pressure from Elliott Management, Hershey (HSY) benefits from lower cocoa prices, General Mills (GIS) maintains a long dividend streak, Clorox (CLX) faces cash flow concerns, and Kraft Heinz (KHC) is in a turnaround phase. Each offers a high yield but comes with risks.
3 min readHershey (HSY) reports Q3 earnings on Oct. 29, covering Halloween sales. Q2 saw 6.6% sales growth to $2.79B, 57% EPS growth to $1.90, and 629% net income growth. The company raised its 2026 EPS outlook to $8.36-$8.52. Shares fell 12% in the past year, with a forward P/E of 17.
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