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The Hershey Company (CH:HSY)
:HSY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.81Last Year’s EPS
1.05Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2025
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|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced outlook with significant challenges posed by tariffs and rising Cocoa costs, which are being actively mitigated. However, strong performance in international markets and the sweets and salty snacks categories provide a counterbalance to these challenges.Company Guidance
During The Hershey Company's Q1 2025 earnings call, significant guidance metrics were provided, including the expectation of a 15 to 20 base point impact on Q2 due to tariffs, with potential unmitigated impacts of up to $100 million per quarter for Q3 and Q4. EPS for the first half of the year is anticipated to decline by about 30%, with Q2 gross margin expected to be down approximately 700 basis points. SG&A dollars are projected to increase significantly, with high teens year-over-year growth in Q2. The company expects EPS for the full year to be down in the mid-30s, anticipating a 40% decline in the back half of the year. Despite challenges, Hershey remains optimistic about actions to mitigate tariff impacts and sees a path to earnings growth in 2026, even with current Cocoa levels.Strong Seasonal Chocolate Performance
The company experienced strong growth in seasonal chocolates in the first half, driven by Easter and robust innovation plans for the second half, indicating potential for growth in non-seasonal chocolate as well.
Positive International Growth
The international segment performed ahead of expectations with strong organic sales growth in Brazil and share gains in India and other markets, driven by Reese’s brand activation and innovation.
Resilience in Sweets and Salty Snacks Categories
Sweets and salty snacks categories are performing well, with sweets up 10% and gaining 100 basis points in market share, and salty snacks showing growth despite private label reductions.
CH:HSY Earnings History
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CH:HSY Earnings-Related Price Changes
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FAQ
When does The Hershey Company (CH:HSY) report earnings?
The Hershey Company (CH:HSY) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is The Hershey Company (CH:HSY) earnings time?
The Hershey Company (CH:HSY) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of The Hershey Company stock?
The P/E ratio of The Hershey Company is N/A.
What is CH:HSY EPS forecast?
CH:HSY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.81.
