Hershey Q2 FY26 net income swings to USD 457.7 million; net sales rise 6.6% to USD 2.79 billion - HSY News | RalliesHershey Q2 FY26 net income swings to USD 457.7 million; net sales rise 6.6% to USD 2.79 billion
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HSY• CEO comments and updated 2026 outlook
- CEO Kirk Tanner cited strong first-half momentum, increased brand investment, cost visibility, and operating flexibility to navigate dynamic markets.
- 2026 outlook tightened: net sales growth 4.5%-5%, GAAP EPS USD 7.89-8.17, adjusted EPS USD 8.36-8.52.
Second-quarter results and margin expansion
- Hershey Q2 net income climbed to USD 457.7 million; GAAP diluted EPS rose to USD 2.26.
- Net sales increased 6.6% to USD 2.79 billion; GAAP operating profit rose to USD 642.6 million.
- Gross margin widened 14.8 percentage points to 45.3%; adjusted gross margin rose 3.5 percentage points to 41.6%.
