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The Hershey Company
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#708
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$36.77 B
Marketcap
๐บ๐ธ
United States
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$183.02
Share price
1.92%
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-2.21%
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
June 28, 2026
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______to_______
Commission file number
1-183
THE
HERSHEY CO
MPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
23-0691590
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
19 East Chocolate Avenue
,
Hershey
,
PA
17033
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(
717
)
534-4200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, one dollar par value
HSY
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
x
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes
x
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
☐
No
x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, one dollar par value—
146,312,143
shares, as of July 27, 2026.
Class B Common Stock, one dollar par value—
54,613,514
shares, as of July 27, 2026.
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Period Ended June 28, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2
Item 1. Financial Statements
2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the
Three and
Six Months
Ended
June
2
8
, 2026 and
June
2
9
, 2025
2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the
Three and
S
ix
Months Ended
June
2
8
, 2026 and
June
29
, 2025
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
June
2
8
, 2026 and December 31, 2025
4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
S
ix
Months Ended
June
2
8
, 2026 and
June
29
, 2025
5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three
and Six
Months Ended
Ju
ne
2
8
, 2026 and
June
29
, 2025
6
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
8
Note 2 - Business Acquisitions
9
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
10
Note 4 - Short and Long-Term Debt
11
Note 5 - Derivative Instruments
12
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements
15
Note 7 - Leases
17
Note 8 - Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
20
Note 9 - Business Realignment Activities
20
Note 10 - Income Taxes
21
Note 11 - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
22
Note 12 - Stock Compensation Plans
23
Note 13 - Segment Information
26
Note 14 - Treasury Stock Activity
29
Note 15 - Contingencies
30
Note 16 - Earnings Per Share
31
Note 17 - Other (Income) Expense, Net
33
Note 18 - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
34
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
36
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
47
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
49
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
50
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
50
Item 1A. Risk Factors
50
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
50
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
50
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
50
Item 5. Other Information
50
Item 6. Exhibits
52
Signatures
53
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Net sales
$
2,787,306
$
2,614,718
$
5,891,473
$
5,420,137
Cost of sales
1,523,998
1,818,445
3,405,434
3,679,597
Gross profit
1,263,308
796,273
2,486,039
1,740,540
Selling, marketing and administrative expense
620,552
603,207
1,196,592
1,161,879
Business realignment costs
115
255
6,113
16,629
Operating profit
642,641
192,811
1,283,334
562,032
Interest expense, net
49,963
46,035
99,781
90,657
Other (income) expense, net
4,398
(
2,336
)
2,578
(
1,391
)
Income before income taxes
588,280
149,112
1,180,975
472,766
Provision for income taxes
130,615
86,393
288,205
185,844
Net income
$
457,665
$
62,719
$
892,770
$
286,922
Net income per share—basic:
Common stock
$
2.32
$
0.32
$
4.52
$
1.45
Class B common stock
$
2.11
$
0.29
$
4.10
$
1.31
Net income per share—diluted:
Common stock
$
2.26
$
0.31
$
4.39
$
1.41
Class B common stock
$
2.11
$
0.29
$
4.10
$
1.32
Dividends paid per share:
Common stock
$
1.452
$
1.370
$
2.904
$
2.740
Class B common stock
$
1.320
$
1.245
$
2.640
$
2.490
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Pre-Tax Amount
Tax (Expense) Benefit
After-Tax Amount
Pre-Tax Amount
Tax (Expense) Benefit
After-Tax Amount
Pre-Tax Amount
Tax (Expense) Benefit
After-Tax Amount
Pre-Tax Amount
Tax (Expense) Benefit
After-Tax Amount
Net income
$
457,665
$
62,719
$
892,770
$
286,922
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period
$
3,059
3,059
$
21,641
$
—
21,641
$
(
2,058
)
(
2,058
)
$
31,545
$
—
31,545
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and service cost
9,214
(
2,231
)
6,983
(
21
)
(
112
)
(
133
)
9,160
(
2,227
)
6,933
(
67
)
(
144
)
(
211
)
Reclassification to earnings
7,876
(
1,911
)
5,965
2,882
(
676
)
2,206
9,870
(
2,395
)
7,475
5,765
(
1,370
)
4,395
Cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivatives
(
2,167
)
942
(
1,225
)
(
6,305
)
1,495
(
4,810
)
(
4,354
)
985
(
3,369
)
(
6,430
)
1,342
(
5,088
)
Reclassification to earnings
6,342
(
1,762
)
4,580
2,520
(
549
)
1,971
10,774
(
2,954
)
7,820
3,466
(
641
)
2,825
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
$
24,324
$
(
4,962
)
19,362
$
20,717
$
158
20,875
$
23,392
$
(
6,591
)
16,801
$
34,279
$
(
813
)
33,466
Comprehensive income
$
477,027
$
83,594
$
909,571
$
320,388
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
791,213
$
925,859
Accounts receivable—trade, net
907,368
729,547
Inventories
1,743,318
1,429,254
Prepaid expenses and other
514,342
504,239
Total current assets
3,956,241
3,588,899
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,475,714
3,529,608
Goodwill
2,985,609
2,996,005
Other intangibles
2,425,103
2,475,698
Other non-current assets
1,102,688
1,123,285
Deferred income taxes
27,697
27,802
Total assets
$
13,973,052
$
13,741,297
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
1,400,822
$
1,255,701
Accrued liabilities
966,336
970,597
Accrued income taxes
59,601
63,725
Short-term debt
421,545
218,546
Current portion of long-term debt
504,167
503,327
Total current liabilities
3,352,471
3,011,896
Long-term debt
4,684,968
4,681,194
Other long-term liabilities
652,135
731,917
Deferred income taxes
720,788
679,540
Total liabilities
9,410,362
9,104,547
Stockholders’ equity:
The Hershey Company stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, shares issued:
none
in 2026 and 2025
—
—
Common stock, shares issued:
166,939,511
at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025
166,939
166,939
Class B common stock, shares issued:
54,613,514
at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025
54,614
54,614
Additional paid-in capital
1,447,283
1,426,651
Retained earnings
5,814,164
5,495,449
Treasury—common stock shares, at cost:
20,637,517
at June 28, 2026 and
18,713,369
at December 31, 2025
(
2,689,761
)
(
2,259,553
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(
230,549
)
(
247,350
)
Total stockholders’ equity
4,562,690
4,636,750
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
13,973,052
$
13,741,297
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Operating Activities
Net income
$
892,770
$
286,922
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
269,097
243,397
Stock-based compensation expense
34,847
31,003
Deferred income taxes
35,462
(
16,036
)
Unrealized (gains) losses on derivative contracts
(
10,185
)
464,739
Other
60,799
42,761
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquisition:
Accounts receivable—trade, net
(
177,661
)
(
10,407
)
Inventories
(
318,668
)
(
576,571
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(
33,744
)
(
447,678
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
134,469
382,684
Accrued income taxes
30,110
162,774
Contributions to pension and other benefit plans
(
6,170
)
(
6,543
)
Other assets and liabilities
(
23,004
)
(
48,147
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
888,122
508,898
Investing Activities
Capital additions (including software)
(
204,427
)
(
230,615
)
Receipts related to equity investments in tax credit qualifying partnerships
8,498
9,026
Purchase of intangible assets
—
(
73,597
)
Other investing activities
(
3,634
)
(
6,595
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(
199,563
)
(
301,781
)
Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt
206,068
(
1,151,638
)
Long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs
—
1,984,545
Repayment of long-term debt and finance leases
(
3,114
)
(
303,317
)
Cash dividends paid
(
574,392
)
(
542,825
)
Repurchase of common stock
(
439,354
)
—
Proceeds from exercised stock options
16,050
6,940
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards
(
16,705
)
(
16,197
)
Contingent consideration paid
(
16,632
)
—
Net cash used in financing activities
(
828,079
)
(
22,492
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
4,874
(
3,026
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(
134,646
)
181,599
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
925,859
730,746
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
791,213
$
912,345
Supplemental Disclosure
Interest paid
$
108,611
$
92,348
Income taxes paid
206,979
65,489
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Class B
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Common
Stock
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, March 29, 2026
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,435,194
$
5,643,428
$
(
2,316,416
)
$
(
249,911
)
$
4,733,848
Net income
457,665
457,665
Other comprehensive income
19,362
19,362
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
Common Stock, $
1.452
per share
(
214,839
)
(
214,839
)
Class B Common Stock, $
1.320
per share
(
72,090
)
(
72,090
)
Stock-based compensation
19,618
19,618
Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions
(
7,529
)
998
(
6,531
)
Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax)
(
374,343
)
(
374,343
)
Balance, June 28, 2026
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,447,283
$
5,814,164
$
(
2,689,761
)
$
(
230,549
)
$
4,562,690
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Class B
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Common
Stock
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, March 30, 2025
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,372,137
$
5,652,065
$
(
2,269,560
)
$
(
291,299
)
$
4,684,896
Net income
62,719
62,719
Other comprehensive income
20,875
20,875
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
Common Stock, $
1.370
per share
(
203,921
)
(
203,921
)
Class B Common Stock, $
1.245
per share
(
67,994
)
(
67,994
)
Stock-based compensation
17,555
17,555
Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions
(
1,819
)
2,307
488
Balance, June 29, 2025
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,387,873
$
5,442,869
$
(
2,267,253
)
$
(
270,424
)
$
4,514,618
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Class B
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Common
Stock
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2025
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,426,651
$
5,495,449
$
(
2,259,553
)
$
(
247,350
)
$
4,636,750
Net income
892,770
892,770
Other comprehensive income
16,801
16,801
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
Common Stock, $
2.904
per share
(
429,875
)
(
429,875
)
Class B Common Stock, $
2.640
per share
(
144,180
)
(
144,180
)
Stock-based compensation
34,692
34,692
Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions
(
14,060
)
13,405
(
655
)
Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax)
(
443,613
)
(
443,613
)
Balance, June 28, 2026
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,447,283
$
5,814,164
$
(
2,689,761
)
$
(
230,549
)
$
4,562,690
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Class B
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Common
Stock
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2024
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,377,226
$
5,698,316
$
(
2,278,551
)
$
(
303,890
)
$
4,714,654
Net income
286,922
286,922
Other comprehensive income
33,466
33,466
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
Common Stock, $
2.740
per share
(
406,381
)
(
406,381
)
Class B Common Stock, $
2.490
per share
(
135,988
)
(
135,988
)
Stock-based compensation
31,202
31,202
Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions
(
20,555
)
11,298
(
9,257
)
Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax)
—
—
Balance, June 29, 2025
$
—
$
166,939
$
54,614
$
1,387,873
$
5,442,869
$
(
2,267,253
)
$
(
270,424
)
$
4,514,618
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements provided in this report include the accounts of The Hershey Company (the “Company,” “Hershey,” “we” or “us”) and our majority-owned subsidiaries and entities in which we have a controlling financial interest after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. We have a controlling financial interest if we own a majority of the outstanding voting common stock and minority shareholders do not have substantive participating rights, we have significant control through contractual or economic interests in which we are the primary beneficiary or we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. We use the equity method of accounting when we have a 20% to 50% interest in other companies and exercise significant influence. Other investments that are not controlled, and over which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the cost method. Both equity method investments and cost, less impairment, investments are included as Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and with the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not contain certain information and disclosures required by GAAP for comprehensive financial statements. The financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the indicated periods.
Operating results for the quarter ended June 28, 2026 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026 because of seasonal effects on our business. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (our “2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K”), which provides a more complete understanding of our accounting policies, financial position, operating results and other matters.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires public business entities on an annual basis to disclose specific categories in a tabular rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a five percent quantitative threshold. Additionally, the ASU requires all entities to disclose the amount of income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes, as well as individual jurisdictions where income taxes paid are equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We adopted the provisions of this ASU in the fourth quarter of 2025 and applied the provisions on a prospective basis.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03,
Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.
This ASU requires entities to disclose certain additional expense information including, among other items, purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included within each Consolidated Statement of Income expense caption. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted and the update should be applied on a prospective basis, with a retrospective application permitted in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06,
Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software
. This ASU modernizes the capitalization guidance by removing all references to software development project stages so that the guidance is neutral to different software development methods. Under this ASU, costs are capitalized when management has authorized and committed funding and it is probable the project will be completed and the software used as intended. ASU 2025-06 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments in this update permit an entity to apply the new guidance using a prospective, retrospective or modified transition approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
No other new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during the fiscal year had or is expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
2.
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
LesserEvil, LLC
On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC (“LesserEvil”), previously a privately held company that produces and sells organic popcorn and puffed snack products to retailers and distributors in the United States and Canada, which complements Hershey’s existing product portfolio and brings additional manufacturing capacity. The initial cash consideration paid for LesserEvil totaled $
769,090
and consisted of cash on hand and short-term borrowings; however, the Company may be required to pay additional contingent consideration ranging from
zero
to a maximum of $
200,000
if certain defined earnings targets are met over a multi-year period. Acquisition-related costs for the LesserEvil acquisition were immaterial.
The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination and, accordingly, LesserEvil has been included within the North America Salty Snacks segment from the date of acquisition.
The purchase consideration, inclusive of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration, was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as follows:
Initial Allocation (1)
Adjustments
Final Allocation
Goodwill
$
289,142
$
(
7,213
)
$
281,929
Other intangible assets
604,500
—
604,500
Current assets acquired, including cash and cash equivalents
65,060
—
65,060
Property, plant and equipment, net
15,572
2,213
17,785
Other non-current assets, primarily operating lease ROU assets
28,214
—
28,214
Current liabilities assumed
(
21,141
)
—
(
21,141
)
Other long-term liabilities, primarily operating lease liabilities
(
22,054
)
—
(
22,054
)
Deferred income taxes
(
144,143
)
—
(
144,143
)
Net assets acquired
$
815,150
$
(
5,000
)
$
810,150
(1) As reported in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The purchase price allocation presented above has been finalized as of the second quarter of 2026. The measurement period adjustments to the initial allocation were based on more detailed information obtained about the specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed, specifically, post-closing adjustments to the working capital acquired including certain holdbacks, as well as the valuation and step-up on property, plant and equipment.
Goodwill was determined as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including the identifiable intangible assets). The goodwill derived from this acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes and reflects the value of leveraging our brand building expertise, supply chain capabilities and retail relationships to accelerate growth and access to the portfolio of LesserEvil’s products.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Other intangible assets include the following estimated useful lives and values:
Estimated Useful Life
Initial Allocation
Trademarks
Indefinite
$
303,000
Customer relationships
20
years
301,500
Other intangible assets
$
604,500
Sour Strips
On November 8, 2024, we completed the acquisition of the Sour Strips brand from Actual Candy, LLC. Sour Strips is an emerging sour candy brand and is available in a wide range of food distribution channels in the United States. The initial cash consideration paid for Sour Strips was deemed immaterial and consisted of cash on hand and short-term borrowings; however, the Company may be required to pay additional contingent consideration if certain defined targets are met over a multi-year period. We paid a portion of contingent consideration in April 2026. Acquisition-related costs for the Sour Strips acquisition were immaterial.
The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination and, accordingly, Sour Strips has been included within the North America Confectionery segment from the date of acquisition. The purchase consideration, inclusive of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration, was allocated to minimal net assets acquired, goodwill and other intangible assets. The purchase price allocation was finalized as of the second quarter of 2025 and includes an immaterial amount of measurement period adjustments. The measurement period adjustments to the initial allocation were based on more detailed information obtained about the specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed, specifically, post-closing adjustments to the working capital acquired.
Goodwill was determined as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including the identifiable intangible assets). The goodwill derived from this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes and reflects the value of leveraging our brand building expertise, commercial capabilities and retail relationships to accelerate growth.
Other intangible assets include trademarks valued at $
41,800
and customer relationships valued at $
41,300
. Trademarks were assigned an estimated useful life of
22
years and customer relationships were assigned estimated useful lives ranging from
14
to
16
years.
3.
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the six months ended June 28, 2026 are as follows:
North America Confectionery
North America Salty Snacks
International
Total
Balance at December 31, 2025
$
2,039,098
$
946,143
$
10,764
$
2,996,005
Measurement period adjustments
—
(
7,213
)
—
(
7,213
)
Foreign currency translation
(
3,510
)
—
327
(
3,183
)
Balance at June 28, 2026
$
2,035,588
$
938,930
$
11,091
$
2,985,609
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The following table provides the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Trademarks
$
1,802,371
$
(
361,311
)
$
1,803,973
$
(
335,974
)
Customer-related
854,499
(
208,775
)
855,556
(
185,995
)
Patents
7,680
(
7,680
)
7,944
(
7,944
)
Total
2,664,550
(
577,766
)
2,667,473
(
529,913
)
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trademarks
338,319
338,138
Total other intangible assets
$
2,425,103
$
2,475,698
Total amortization expense for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was $
24,972
and $
21,188
, respectively. Total amortization expense for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was $
49,946
and $
41,756
, respectively.
4.
SHORT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Short-term Debt
As a source of short-term financing, we utilize cash on hand and commercial paper or bank loans with an original maturity of three months or less. As of June 28, 2026, we maintained a $
1.875
billion unsecured revolving credit facility with the option to increase the aggregate amount of the commitments by up to $
1
billion with the consent of the lenders. The credit facility is scheduled to expire on October 21, 2030; however, we may extend the termination date for up to
two
additional
one-year
periods upon notice to the administrative agent under the facility.
The credit agreements governing the credit facility contain certain financial and other covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. As of June 28, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants pertaining to the credit facility, and we had no significant compensating balance agreements that legally restricted access to these funds. For more information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In addition to the revolving credit facility, we maintain lines of credit with domestic and international commercial banks. Commitment fees relating to our revolving credit facility and lines of credit are not material.
Short-term debt consisted of the following:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Short-term foreign bank borrowings against lines of credit
$
157,274
$
218,546
U.S. commercial paper
264,271
—
Total short-term debt
$
421,545
$
218,546
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper
3.7
%
—
%
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
Debt Type and Rate
Maturity Date
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
2.300
% Notes
August 15, 2026
500,000
500,000
7.200
% Debentures
August 15, 2027
193,639
193,639
4.550
% Notes
February 24, 2028
500,000
500,000
4.250
% Notes
May 4, 2028
350,000
350,000
2.450
% Notes
November 15, 2029
300,000
300,000
4.750
% Notes
February 24, 2030
500,000
500,000
1.700
% Notes
June 1, 2030
350,000
350,000
4.950
% Notes
February 24, 2032
500,000
500,000
4.500
% Notes
May 4, 2033
400,000
400,000
5.100
% Notes
February 24, 2035
500,000
500,000
3.375
% Notes
August 15, 2046
300,000
300,000
3.125
% Notes
November 15, 2049
400,000
400,000
2.650
% Notes
June 1, 2050
350,000
350,000
Finance lease obligations (see
Note 7
)
75,541
73,510
Net impact of interest rate swaps, debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discounts
(
30,045
)
(
32,628
)
Total long-term debt
5,189,135
5,184,521
Less—current portion
504,167
503,327
Long-term portion
$
4,684,968
$
4,681,194
Interest Expense
Net interest expense consists of the following:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Interest expense
$
57,813
$
60,445
$
114,689
$
115,361
Capitalized interest
(
2,059
)
(
3,166
)
(
4,185
)
(
7,475
)
Interest expense
55,754
57,279
110,504
107,886
Interest income
(
5,791
)
(
11,244
)
(
10,723
)
(
17,229
)
Interest expense, net
$
49,963
$
46,035
$
99,781
$
90,657
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
5.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
We are exposed to market risks arising principally from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. We use certain derivative instruments to manage these risks. These include interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk, foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk, and commodities futures and options contracts to manage commodity market price risk exposures.
In entering into these contracts, we have assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. We mitigate this risk by entering into exchange-traded contracts with collateral posting requirements and/or by performing financial assessments prior to contract execution, conducting periodic evaluations of counterparty performance and maintaining a diverse portfolio of qualified counterparties. We do not expect any significant losses from counterparty defaults.
Commodity Price Risk
We enter into commodities futures and options contracts and other commodity derivative instruments to reduce the effect of future price fluctuations associated with the purchase of raw materials, energy requirements and transportation services. We generally hedge commodity price risks for
3
- to
24-month
periods. Our open commodity derivative contracts had a notional value of $
504,114
as of June 28, 2026 and $
973,083
as of December 31, 2025.
Derivatives used to manage commodity price risk are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. Therefore, the changes in fair value of these derivatives are recorded as incurred within cost of sales. As discussed in
Note 13
, we define our segment income to exclude gains and losses on commodity derivatives until the related inventory is sold, at which time the related gains and losses are reflected within segment income. This enables us to continue to align the derivative gains and losses with the underlying economic exposure being hedged and thereby eliminate the mark-to-market volatility within our reported segment income.
Foreign Exchange Price Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk related to our international operations, including non-functional currency intercompany debt and other non-functional currency transactions of certain subsidiaries. Principal currencies hedged include the euro, Canadian dollar, Japanese yen, British pound, Brazilian real, Malaysian ringgit, Mexican peso and Swiss franc. We typically utilize foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge these exposures for periods ranging from
3
to
18
months. The contracts are either designated as cash flow hedges or are undesignated. The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges was $
83,907
at June 28, 2026 and $
223,962
at December 31, 2025. The effective portion of the changes in fair value on these contracts is recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $
61,888
at June 28, 2026 and $
59,970
at December 31, 2025. The change in fair value on these instruments is recorded directly in cost of sales or selling, marketing and administrative (“SM&A”) expense, depending on the nature of the underlying exposure.
Interest Rate Risk
In order to manage interest rate exposure, from time to time, we enter into interest rate swap agreements to protect against unfavorable interest rate changes relating to forecasted debt transactions. These swaps, which are settled upon issuance of the related debt, are designated as cash flow hedges and the gains and losses that are deferred in other comprehensive income are being recognized as an adjustment to interest expense over the same period that the hedged interest payments affect earnings.
Equity Price Risk
We are exposed to market price changes in certain broad market indices related to our deferred compensation obligations to our employees. To mitigate this risk, we use equity swap contracts to hedge the portion of the exposure that is linked to market-level equity returns. These contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and are entered into for periods of
3
to
12
months. The change in fair value of these derivatives is recorded in SM&A expense, together with the change in the related liabilities. The notional amount of the contracts outstanding at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $
34,251
and $
35,896
, respectively.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The following table presents the classification of derivative assets and liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Assets (1)
Liabilities (1)
Assets (1)
Liabilities (1)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
$
2,815
$
2,805
$
691
$
3,095
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodities futures and options (2)
3,932
12,720
465
20,829
Deferred compensation derivatives
5,985
—
775
—
Foreign exchange contracts
41
638
1,752
—
9,958
13,358
2,992
20,829
Total
$
12,773
$
16,163
$
3,683
$
23,924
(1)
Derivative assets are classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within prepaid expenses and other as well as other non-current assets. Derivative liabilities are classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
(2)
As of June 28, 2026, amounts reflected on a net basis in liabilities were assets of $
48,630
and liabilities of $
60,643
, which are associated with cash transfers receivable or payable on commodities futures contracts reflecting the change in quoted market prices on the last trading day for the period. The comparable amounts reflected on a net basis in liabilities at December 31, 2025 were assets of $
46,467
and liabilities of $
63,531
. At June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the remaining amount reflected in assets and liabilities related to the fair value of other non-exchange traded derivative instruments, respectively.
Income Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments
The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was as follows:
Non-designated Hedges
Cash Flow Hedges
Gains (losses) recognized in income (a)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”)
Gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated OCI (“AOCI”) into income (b)
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Commodities futures and options
$
85,867
$
(
31,545
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Foreign exchange contracts
223
4,432
(
2,167
)
(
6,305
)
(
4,358
)
(
246
)
Interest rate swap agreements
—
—
—
—
(
1,984
)
(
2,274
)
Deferred compensation derivatives
5,985
2,876
—
—
—
Total
$
92,075
$
(
24,237
)
$
(
2,167
)
$
(
6,305
)
$
(
6,342
)
$
(
2,520
)
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was as follows:
Non-designated Hedges
Cash Flow Hedges
Gains (losses) recognized in income (a)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”)
Gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated OCI (“AOCI”) into income (b)
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Commodities futures and options
$
56,958
$
(
85,402
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Foreign exchange contracts
(
1,471
)
8,382
(
4,354
)
(
6,430
)
(
6,768
)
1,109
Interest rate swap agreements
—
—
—
—
(
4,006
)
(
4,575
)
Deferred compensation derivatives
2,715
4,763
—
—
—
Total
$
58,202
$
(
72,257
)
$
(
4,354
)
$
(
6,430
)
$
(
10,774
)
$
(
3,466
)
(a)
Gains (losses) recognized in income for non-designated commodities futures and options contracts were included in cost of sales. Gains (losses) recognized in income for non-designated foreign currency forward exchange contracts and deferred compensation derivatives were included in selling, marketing and administrative expenses.
(b)
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income for foreign currency forward exchange contracts were included in selling, marketing and administrative expenses. Losses reclassified from AOCI into income for interest rate swap agreements were included in interest expense.
The amount of pre-tax net loss on derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency forward exchange contracts expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months was approximately $
8,001
as of June 28, 2026. This amount is primarily associated with interest rate swap agreements.
6.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Accounting guidance on fair value measurements requires that financial assets and liabilities be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories of the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1
– Based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.
Level 2
– Based on observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3
– Based on unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.
We did
no
t have any Level 3 financial assets or liabilities, nor were there any transfers between levels during the periods presented.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
Assets / Liabilities
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
June 28, 2026:
Derivative Instruments:
Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$
—
$
2,856
$
—
$
2,856
Deferred compensation derivatives (2)
$
—
$
5,985
$
—
$
5,985
Commodities futures and options (3)
$
3,932
$
—
$
—
$
3,932
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$
—
$
3,443
$
—
$
3,443
Commodities futures and options (3)
$
12,720
$
—
$
—
$
12,720
December 31, 2025:
Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$
—
$
2,443
$
—
$
2,443
Commodities futures and options (3)
$
465
$
—
$
—
$
465
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$
—
$
3,095
$
—
$
3,095
Deferred compensation derivatives (3)
—
775
—
775
Commodities futures and options (3)
$
20,829
$
—
$
—
$
20,829
(1)
The fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts is the difference between the contract and current market foreign currency exchange rates at the end of the period. We estimate the fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts on a quarterly basis by obtaining market quotes of spot and forward rates for contracts with similar terms, adjusted where necessary for maturity differences.
(2)
The fair value of deferred compensation derivatives is based on quoted prices for market interest rates and a broad market equity index.
(3)
The fair value of commodities futures and options contracts is based on quoted market prices.
Other Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximated fair values as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025 because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar debt issues and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.
The fair values and carrying values of long-term debt, including the current portion, were as follows:
Fair Value
Carrying Value
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Current portion of long-term debt
$
503,019
$
498,788
$
504,167
$
503,327
Long-term debt
4,327,591
4,373,815
4,684,968
4,681,194
Total
$
4,830,610
$
4,872,603
$
5,189,135
$
5,184,521
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Other Fair Value Measurements
In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, GAAP requires that, under certain circumstances, we also record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
2025 Activity
In connection with the acquisition of LesserEvil in 2025, as discussed in
Note 2
, we used various valuation techniques to determine fair value, with the primary techniques being discounted cash flow analysis and the relief-from-royalty, a form of the multi-period excess earnings, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, we estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration using a Monte Carlo simulation model.
7.
LEASES
We lease office and retail space, warehouse and distribution facilities, land, vehicles, and equipment. We determine if an agreement is or contains a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet.
Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term and are recognized at the lease commencement date.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The estimated incremental borrowing rate is derived from information available at the lease commencement date.
Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. A limited number of our lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements generally do not contain residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
For real estate, equipment and vehicles that support selling, marketing and general administrative activities, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. These asset categories comprise the majority of our leases. The lease and non-lease components of real estate and equipment leases supporting production activities are not accounted for as a single lease component. Consideration for such contracts are allocated to the lease and non-lease components based upon relative standalone prices either observable or estimated if observable prices are not readily available.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The components of lease expense for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Lease expense
Classification
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Operating lease cost
Cost of sales or SM&A (1)
$
16,264
$
15,815
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets
Depreciation and amortization (1)
2,236
2,102
Interest on lease liabilities
Interest expense, net
1,171
1,115
Net lease cost (2)
$
19,671
$
19,032
The components of lease expense for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Six Months Ended
Lease expense
Classification
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Operating lease cost
Cost of sales or SM&A (1)
$
32,646
$
30,026
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets
Depreciation and amortization (1)
4,460
4,352
Interest on lease liabilities
Interest expense, net
2,340
2,249
Net lease cost (2)
$
39,446
$
36,627
(1)
Supply chain-related amounts were included in cost of sales.
(2)
Net lease cost does not include short-term leases, variable lease costs or sublease income, all of which are immaterial.
Information regarding our lease terms and discount rates were as follows:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases
10.2
10.2
Finance leases
24.2
25.2
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases
4.6
%
4.6
%
Finance leases
6.2
%
6.3
%
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases were as follows:
Leases
Classification
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Assets
Operating lease ROU assets
Other non-current assets
$
301,914
$
325,345
Finance lease ROU assets, at cost
Property, plant and equipment, gross
83,874
83,714
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated depreciation
(
26,634
)
(
26,073
)
Finance lease ROU assets, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
57,240
57,641
Total leased assets
$
359,154
$
382,986
Liabilities
Current
Operating
Accrued liabilities
$
50,790
$
49,583
Finance
Current portion of long-term debt
5,259
4,499
Non-current
Operating
Other long-term liabilities
261,842
285,925
Finance
Long-term debt
70,282
69,011
Total lease liabilities
$
388,173
$
409,018
The maturities of our lease liabilities as of June 28, 2026 were as follows:
Operating leases
Finance leases
Total
2026 (rest of year)
$
32,138
$
5,121
$
37,259
2027
62,090
8,865
70,955
2028
42,832
7,314
50,146
2029
38,875
4,564
43,439
2030
32,139
4,377
36,516
Thereafter
190,559
129,339
319,898
Total lease payments
398,633
159,580
558,213
Less: Imputed interest
86,001
84,039
170,040
Total lease liabilities
$
312,632
$
75,541
$
388,173
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
32,181
$
28,831
Operating cash flows from finance leases
2,340
2,249
Financing cash flows from finance leases
3,250
3,286
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases
$
1,868
$
31,804
Finance leases
5,333
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
8.
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
We invest in partnerships that make equity investments in projects eligible to receive federal historic and renewable energy tax credits. The tax credits, when realized, are recognized as a reduction of tax expense under the flow-through method, at which time the corresponding equity investment is written-down to reflect the remaining value of the future benefits to be realized. The equity investment write-down is reflected within other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income (see
Note 17
).
Additionally, we acquire ownership interests in emerging snacking businesses and startup companies, which vary in method of accounting based on our percentage of ownership and ability to exercise significant influence over decisions relating to operating and financial affairs. These investments afford the Company the rights to distribute brands that the Company does not own to third-party customers primarily in North America. Net sales and expenses of our equity method investees are not consolidated into our financial statements; rather, our proportionate share of earnings or losses are recorded on a net basis within other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Both equity method investments and cost, less impairment, investments are reported within other non-current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We regularly review our investments and adjust accordingly for capital contributions, dividends received and other-than-temporary impairments. Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $
174,834
and $
176,567
as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
9.
BUSINESS REALIGNMENT ACTIVITIES
We periodically undertake business realignment activities designed to increase our efficiency and focus our business in support of our key growth strategies.
Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative
On February 2, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a multi-year productivity initiative (“Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative” or "AAA Initiative") to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, optimize selling, general and administrative expenses, leverage new technology and business models to further simplify and automate processes, and generate long-term savings.
The Company estimates that the AAA Initiative will result in total pre-tax costs of $
200,000
to $
250,000
from inception through 2026. This estimate primarily includes program office execution and third-party costs supporting the design and implementation of the new organizational structure of $
100,000
to $
120,000
, as well as implementation and technology capability costs of $
55,000
to $
70,000
. Additionally, we expect to incur employee severance and related separation benefits of $
45,000
to $
60,000
as we facilitate workforce reductions and reallocate resources to further drive the Company’s strategic priorities. The cash portion of the total cost is estimated to be $
175,000
to $
225,000
. At the conclusion of the program in 2026, ongoing annual savings are expected to be approximately $
400,000
.
Since inception through June 28, 2026, we recognized total costs associated with the AAA Initiative of $
198,655
. These charges predominantly included employee severance and related separation benefits related to workforce reductions and third-party costs supporting the design and implementation of the new organizational structure, as well as technology capability costs. The costs and related benefits of the AAA Initiative predominantly relates to the North America Confectionery segment and Corporate. However, segment operating results do not include these business realignment expenses because we evaluate segment performance excluding such costs.
Costs associated with business realignment activities are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Selling, marketing and administrative expense
8,247
14,884
15,605
24,363
Business realignment costs
115
255
6,113
16,629
Costs associated with business realignment activities
$
8,362
$
15,139
$
21,718
$
40,992
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Costs recorded by program during the three and six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 related to these activities were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative:
Severance and employee benefit costs
$
115
$
255
$
6,113
$
16,629
Other program costs
8,247
14,884
15,605
24,363
Total
$
8,362
$
15,139
$
21,718
$
40,992
The following table presents the liability activity for costs qualifying as exit and disposal costs for the six months ended June 28, 2026:
Total
Liability balance at December 31, 2025 (1)
$
8,590
2026 business realignment charges (2)
6,113
Cash payments
(
2,429
)
Liability balance at June 28, 2026 (1)
$
12,274
(1)
The liability balances reflected above are reported within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
(2)
The costs reflected in the liability roll-forward represent employee-related charges.
10.
INCOME TAXES
The majority of our taxable income is generated in the United States and taxed at the United States statutory rate of
21
%. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were
24.4
% and
39.3
%, respectively. The 2025 effective tax rate was higher due to the impact of tax reserves and foreign rate differentials related to mark-to-market activity. Relative to the statutory rate, the 2026 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes and foreign rate differential.
The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the United States, including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We are routinely audited by taxing authorities in our filing jurisdictions, and a number of these disputes are currently underway, including multi-year controversies at various stages of review, negotiation and litigation in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty, including the timing of resolution or potential settlements. If any issues addressed in our tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, we could be required to adjust our provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs. Based on our current assessments, we believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties.
Organization for Economic Cooperation Development
In December 2021, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) introduced Global Anti-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Pillar Two regulations which aim to ensure that multi-national entities that exceed the threshold revenue levels are subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15% in jurisdictions where they operate. The Company is subject to OECD Pillar Two regulations, in certain jurisdictions which have enacted legislation. The existing legislation does not have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company will continue to monitor impact as additional legislation is enacted, including the “side by side” administrative guidance released by the OECD in January 2026 which would exempt U.S.-parented companies from certain aspects of the global minimum tax regime.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
11.
PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Pension Benefits
Other Benefits
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Service cost
$
2,965
$
3,537
$
30
$
29
Interest cost
7,997
9,249
1,257
1,232
Expected return on plan assets
(
12,369
)
(
12,046
)
—
—
Amortization of prior service credit
(
755
)
(
890
)
(
97
)
(
96
)
Amortization of net loss
1,854
3,554
991
314
Settlement loss
5,883
—
—
—
Total net periodic benefit cost
$
5,575
$
3,404
$
2,181
$
1,479
We made contributions of $
209
and $
2,624
to our pension plans and other benefits plans, respectively, during the second quarter of 2026. In the second quarter of 2025, we made contributions of $
423
and $
2,994
to our pension plans and other benefit plans, respectively. The contributions in 2026 and 2025 also included benefit payments from our non-qualified pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans.
The components of net periodic benefit cost for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Pension Benefits
Other Benefits
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Service cost
$
5,942
$
7,039
$
60
$
56
Interest cost
16,002
18,469
2,511
2,460
Expected return on plan assets
(
24,731
)
(
24,057
)
—
—
Amortization of prior service credit
(
1,510
)
(
1,779
)
(
194
)
(
192
)
Amortization of net loss
3,710
7,107
1,981
629
Settlement loss
5,883
—
—
—
Total net periodic benefit cost
$
5,296
$
6,779
$
4,358
$
2,953
We made contributions of $
674
and $
5,496
to our pension plans and other benefits plans, respectively, during the first six months of 2026. In the first six months of 2025, we made contributions of $
1,112
and $
5,431
to our pension plans and other benefit plans, respectively. The contributions in 2026 and 2025 also included benefit payments from our non-qualified pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans.
The non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans are reflected within other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income (see
Note 17
).
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
During the first six months of 2026, we recognized pension settlement charges in The Hershey Retirement Plan for Salaried and Hourly Employees due to lump sum withdrawals by employees retiring or leaving the Company. The non-cash settlement charges, which represent the acceleration of a portion of the respective plan’s accumulated unrecognized actuarial loss, were triggered when the cumulative lump sum distributions exceeded the plan’s anticipated annual service and interest costs. In connection with the second quarter 2026 settlements, the related plan assets and liabilities were remeasured using a discount rate as of the remeasurement date that was
25
basis points higher than the rate as of December 31, 2025 and an expected rate of return on plan assets of
7.0
%, which was consistent with the rate as of December 31, 2025.
12.
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
Share-based grants for compensation and incentive purposes are made pursuant to the Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (“EICP”). The EICP provides for grants of one or more of the following stock-based compensation awards to employees, non-employee directors and certain service providers upon whom the successful conduct of our business is dependent:
•
Non-qualified stock options (“stock options”);
•
Performance stock units (“PSUs”) and performance stock;
•
Stock appreciation rights;
•
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and restricted stock; and
•
Other stock-based awards.
The EICP also provides for the deferral of stock-based compensation awards by participants if approved by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of our Board and if in accordance with an applicable deferred compensation plan of the Company. Currently, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee has authorized the deferral of PSU and RSU awards by certain eligible employees under the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Our Board has authorized our non-employee directors to defer any portion of their cash retainer, committee chair fees and RSUs awarded that they elect to convert into deferred stock units under our Directors’ Compensation Plan.
At the time stock options are exercised or PSUs and RSUs become payable, Common Stock is issued from our accumulated treasury shares. Dividend equivalents are credited on RSUs on the same date and at the same rate as dividends paid on our Common Stock. Dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings and included in accrued liabilities until paid.
Awards to employees eligible for retirement prior to the award becoming fully vested are amortized to expense over the period through the date that the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service to earn the award. In addition, historical data is used to estimate forfeiture rates and record share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.
For the periods presented, compensation expense for all types of stock-based compensation programs and the related income tax benefit recognized were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Pre-tax compensation expense
$
17,715
$
17,444
$
34,847
$
31,003
Related income tax benefit
3,945
8,876
8,503
12,184
Compensation expenses for stock compensation plans are primarily included in SM&A expense. As of June 28, 2026, total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized was $
107,265
and the weighted-average period over which this amount is expected to be recognized was approximately
1.8
years.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Stock Options
The exercise price of each stock option awarded under the EICP equals the closing price of our Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. Each stock option has a maximum term of
10
years. Grants of stock options provide for pro-rated vesting, typically over a
four-year
period.
Expense for stock options is based on grant date fair value and recognized on a straight-line method over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
A summary of activity relating to grants of stock options for the period ended June 28, 2026 is as follows:
Stock Options
Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price (per share)
Weighted-Average Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
368,560
$
110.30
2.2
years
Granted
545
$
208.99
Exercised
(
166,810
)
$
101.38
Forfeited
(
381
)
$
220.19
Expired
(
1,858
)
$
125.05
Outstanding as of June 28, 2026
200,056
$
117.60
2.1
years
$
12,720
Options exercisable as of June 28, 2026
195,379
$
116.09
2.0
years
$
12,678
The weighted-average fair value of options granted was $
46.01
and $
33.91
per share for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 respectively.
The fair value was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions:
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Dividend yields
3.0
%
3.0
%
Expected volatility
24.4
%
22.3
%
Risk-free interest rates
4.1
%
4.2
%
Expected term in years
6.3
6.3
The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $
18,550
and $
4,866
for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively.
Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units
Under the EICP, we grant PSUs to select executives and other key employees. Vesting is contingent upon the achievement of certain performance objectives. We grant PSUs over
three-year
performance cycles. If we meet targets for financial measures at the end of the applicable
three-year
performance cycle, we award a resulting number of shares of our Common Stock to the participants. The number of shares may be increased to the maximum or reduced to the minimum threshold based on the results of these performance metrics in accordance with the terms established at the time of the award.
For PSUs granted, the target award is a combination of a market-based total shareholder return and performance-based components. For market-based condition components, market volatility and other factors are taken into consideration in determining the grant date fair value and the related compensation expense is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, provided that the requisite service has been provided. For performance-based condition components, we estimate the probability that the performance conditions will be achieved each quarter and adjust compensation expenses accordingly. The performance scores of PSU grants during the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 can range from
0
% to
250
% of the targeted amounts.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
We recognize the compensation expenses associated with PSUs ratably over the
three-year
term. Compensation expenses are based on the grant date fair value because the grants can only be settled in shares of our Common Stock. The grant date fair value of PSUs is determined based on the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing market price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant for performance-based components.
During the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, we awarded RSUs to certain executive officers and other key employees under the EICP. We also awarded RSUs to non-employee directors.
We recognize the compensation expenses associated with employee RSUs over a specified award vesting period based on the grant date fair value of our Common Stock. We recognize expense for employee RSUs based on the straight-line method. The compensation expenses associated with non-employee director RSUs is recognized ratably over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
A summary of activity relating to grants of PSUs and RSUs for the period ended June 28, 2026 is as follows:
Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units
Number of units
Weighted-average grant date fair value for equity awards (per unit)
Outstanding at beginning of year
1,038,893
$
192.65
Granted
315,945
$
234.37
Performance assumption change (1)
(
12,220
)
$
153.53
Vested
(
233,336
)
$
224.10
Forfeited
(
84,535
)
$
184.42
Outstanding as of June 28, 2026
1,024,747
$
203.18
(1)
Reflects the net number of PSUs above and below target levels based on the performance metrics.
The following table sets forth information about the fair value of the PSUs and RSUs granted for potential future distribution to employees and non-employee directors. In addition, the table provides weighted average assumptions used to determine the fair value of the market-based total shareholder return component using the Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant.
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Units granted
315,945
533,212
Weighted-average fair value at date of grant
$
234.37
$
165.64
Monte Carlo simulation assumptions:
Estimated values
$
128.04
$
65.27
Dividend yields
2.5
%
3.3
%
Expected volatility
24.6
%
21.7
%
The fair value of shares vested totaled $
51,027
and $
49,576
for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively.
Deferred PSUs, deferred RSUs and deferred stock units representing directors’ fees totaled
238,654
units as of June 28, 2026. Each unit is equivalent to
one
share of the Company’s Common Stock.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
13.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports its operations through
three
segments: (i) North America Confectionery, (ii) North America Salty Snacks and (iii) International. This organizational structure aligns with how our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer, manages our business, including resource allocation and performance assessment, and further aligns with our product categories and the key markets we serve.
•
North America Confectionery
–
This segment is responsible for our traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes our business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. This segment also includes our retail operations, including Hershey’s Chocolate World stores in Hershey, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; Niagara Falls (Ontario) and Singapore, as well as operations associated with licensing the use of certain of the Company’s trademarks and products to third parties around the world.
•
North America Salty Snacks
–
This segment is responsible for our salty snacking products in the United States. This includes ready-to-eat popcorn, baked and trans fat free snacks, pretzels and other snacks.
•
International
–
International is a combination of all other operating segments that are not individually material, including those geographic regions where we operate outside of North America. We currently have operations and manufacture product in Mexico, Brazil, India and Malaysia, primarily for consumers in these regions, and also distribute and sell confectionery products in export markets of Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Africa and other regions.
For segment reporting purposes, the CODM uses “segment income” to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources, including considering budget-to-actual variances and prior year-to-actual variances on a monthly basis. Segment income excludes unallocated general corporate administrative expenses, unallocated mark-to-market gains and losses on commodity derivatives, business realignment and impairment charges, acquisition-related costs and other unusual gains or losses that are not part of our measurement of segment performance. These items of our operating profit are managed centrally at the corporate level and are excluded from the measure of segment income reviewed by the CODM as well as the measure of segment performance used for incentive compensation purposes.
As discussed in
Note 5
, derivatives used to manage commodity price risk are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. These derivatives are recognized at fair market value with the resulting realized and unrealized (gains) losses recognized in unallocated derivative (gains) losses outside of the reporting segment results until the related inventory is sold, at which time the related gains and losses are reallocated to segment income. This enables us to align the derivative gains and losses with the underlying economic exposure being hedged and thereby eliminate the mark-to-market volatility within our reported segment income.
Certain manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and other activities supporting our global operations are integrated to maximize efficiency and productivity. As a result, assets and capital expenditures are not managed on a segment basis and are not included in the information reported to the CODM for the purpose of evaluating performance or allocating resources. We disclose depreciation and amortization that is generated by segment-specific assets, since these amounts are included within the measure of segment income reported to the CODM.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Our segment net sales and earnings for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
For the three months ended June 28, 2026
North America Confectionery
North America Salty Snacks
International
Total
Net sales
$
2,173,570
$
387,845
$
225,891
$
2,787,306
Cost of sales
1,184,812
259,356
182,736
SM&A expense
282,973
65,911
48,300
Total segment income (loss)
$
705,785
$
62,578
$
(
5,145
)
$
763,218
Unallocated corporate expense (1)
215,122
Unallocated mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives
(
102,907
)
Costs associated with business realignment activities (see
Note 9
)
8,362
Operating profit
$
642,641
Interest expense, net (see
Note 4
)
49,963
Other (income) expense, net (see
Note 17
)
4,398
Income before income taxes
$
588,280
For the three months ended June 29, 2025
North America Confectionery
North America Salty Snacks
International
Total
Net sales
$
2,085,468
$
315,519
$
213,731
$
2,614,718
Cost of sales
1,274,772
194,534
148,412
SM&A expense
306,767
54,505
45,524
Total segment income
$
503,929
$
66,480
$
19,795
$
590,204
Unallocated corporate expense (1)
181,527
Unallocated mark-to-market losses on commodity derivatives
200,727
Costs associated with business realignment activities (see
Note 9
)
15,139
Operating profit
$
192,811
Interest expense, net (see
Note 4
)
46,035
Other (income) expense, net (see
Note 17
)
(
2,336
)
Income before income taxes
$
149,112
(1)
Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance, and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (d) acquisition and integration-related costs, and (e) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Our segment net sales and earnings for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
For the six months ended June 28, 2026
North America Confectionery
North America Salty Snacks
International
Total
Net sales
$
4,663,488
$
737,915
$
490,070
$
5,891,473
Cost of sales
2,587,277
507,872
383,010
SM&A expense
578,048
133,163
96,946
Total segment income
$
1,498,163
$
96,880
$
10,114
$
1,605,157
Unallocated corporate expense (1)
372,828
Unallocated mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives
(
72,723
)
Costs associated with business realignment activities (see
Note 9
)
21,718
Operating profit
$
1,283,334
Interest expense, net (see
Note 4
)
99,781
Other (income) expense, net (see
Note 17
)
2,578
Income before income taxes
$
1,180,975
For the six months ended June 29, 2025
North America Confectionery
North America Salty Snacks
International
Total
Net sales
$
4,385,608
$
593,317
$
441,212
$
5,420,137
Cost of sales
2,589,848
375,172
302,396
SM&A expense
595,457
109,812
90,295
Total segment income
$
1,200,303
$
108,333
$
48,521
$
1,357,157
Unallocated corporate expense (1)
341,952
Unallocated mark-to-market losses on commodity derivatives
412,181
Costs associated with business realignment activities (see
Note 9
)
40,992
Operating profit
$
562,032
Interest expense, net (see
Note 4
)
90,657
Other (income) expense, net (see
Note 17
)
(
1,391
)
Income before income taxes
$
472,766
(1)
Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance, and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (d) acquisition and integration-related costs, and (e) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.
Activity within the unallocated mark-to-market adjustment for commodity derivatives is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in income
$
(
85,867
)
$
31,545
$
(
56,958
)
$
85,402
Net (losses) gains on commodity derivative positions reclassified from unallocated to segment income
(
17,040
)
169,182
(
15,765
)
326,779
Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative (gains) losses
$
(
102,907
)
$
200,727
$
(
72,723
)
$
412,181
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
As of June 28, 2026, the cumulative amount of mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives that have been recognized in our consolidated cost of sales and not yet allocated to reportable segments was $
482,954
. Based on our forecasts of the timing of the recognition of the underlying hedged items, we expect to reclassify net pre-tax gains on commodity derivatives of $
283,942
to segment operating results in the next twelve months.
Depreciation and amortization expense included within segment income presented above is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
North America Confectionery
$
80,358
$
72,787
$
157,875
$
142,560
North America Salty Snacks
26,203
22,327
52,259
44,173
International
7,670
6,713
15,067
12,898
Corporate
21,864
22,006
43,896
43,766
Total
$
136,095
$
123,833
$
269,097
$
243,397
Additional information regarding our net sales disaggregated by geographical region is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Net sales:
United States
$
2,438,474
$
2,285,230
$
5,149,947
$
4,752,984
All other countries
348,832
329,488
741,526
667,153
Total
$
2,787,306
$
2,614,718
$
5,891,473
$
5,420,137
14.
TREASURY STOCK ACTIVITY
A summary of our treasury stock activity is as follows:
Six Months Ended June 28, 2026
Shares
Dollars
In thousands
Shares repurchased in the open market under pre-approved share repurchase programs
1,030,614
$
200,000
Shares repurchased in the open market to replace Treasury Stock issued for stock options and incentive compensation
1,215,696
239,354
Total share repurchases
2,246,310
439,354
Shares issued for stock options and incentive compensation
(
322,162
)
$
(
13,405
)
Total net share repurchases
1,924,148
425,949
Excise tax associated with net share repurchases (1)
—
$
4,259
Net change
1,924,148
$
430,208
(1)
A corresponding liability for excise tax associated with net share repurchases is classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued liabilities.
In December 2023, our Board of Directors approved a $
500
million share repurchase authorization. As a result of the share repurchase authorization, approximately $
270
million remains available for repurchases under our December 2023 share repurchase authorization. In June 2026, our Board of Directors approved an additional $
500
million share repurchase authorization. This program is to commence after the existing 2023 authorization is completed and is to be utilized at management’s discretion. We are authorized to purchase our outstanding shares in open market and privately negotiated transactions. The program has no expiration date and acquired shares of Common Stock will be held as treasury shares. Purchases under approved share repurchase authorizations are in addition to our practice of buying back shares sufficient to offset those issued under incentive compensation plans.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
15.
CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, which cover a wide range of matters including trade regulation, product liability, advertising, contracts, environmental issues, patent and trademark matters, labor and employment matters, human and workplace rights matters and tax. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of such proceedings and claims with certainty, in our opinion, these matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
16.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
We compute basic earnings per share for Common Stock and Class B common stock using the two-class method. The Class B common stock is convertible into Common Stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. The computation of diluted earnings per share for Common Stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock using the if-converted method, while the diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of those shares.
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Basic earnings per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)
$
214,306
$
72,090
$
203,237
$
67,994
Allocation of undistributed earnings
128,154
43,115
(
156,214
)
(
52,298
)
Total earnings—basic
$
342,460
$
115,205
$
47,023
$
15,696
Denominator (shares in thousands):
Total weighted-average shares—basic
147,573
54,614
148,247
54,614
Earnings Per Share—basic
$
2.32
$
2.11
$
0.32
$
0.29
Diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of total earnings used in basic computation
$
342,460
$
115,205
$
47,023
$
15,696
Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B common stock to Common stock
115,205
—
15,696
—
Reallocation of undistributed earnings
—
(
122
)
—
86
Total earnings—diluted
$
457,665
$
115,083
$
62,719
$
15,782
Denominator (shares in thousands):
Number of shares used in basic computation
147,573
54,614
148,247
54,614
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
Conversion of Class B common stock to Common shares outstanding
54,614
—
54,614
—
Employee stock options
80
—
190
—
Performance and restricted stock units
478
—
137
—
Total weighted-average shares—diluted
202,745
54,614
203,188
54,614
Earnings Per Share—diluted
$
2.26
$
2.11
$
0.31
$
0.29
The earnings per share calculations for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 excluded
14
and
17
stock options (in thousands), respectively, that would have been antidilutive.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Basic earnings per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)
$
430,212
$
144,180
$
406,837
$
135,988
Allocation of undistributed earnings
238,403
79,975
(
191,695
)
(
64,208
)
Total earnings—basic
$
668,615
$
224,155
$
215,142
$
71,780
Denominator (shares in thousands):
Total weighted-average shares—basic
148,001
54,614
148,175
54,614
Earnings Per Share—basic
$
4.52
$
4.10
$
1.45
$
1.31
Diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of total earnings used in basic computation
$
668,615
$
224,155
$
215,142
$
71,780
Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B common stock to Common stock
224,155
—
71,780
—
Reallocation of undistributed earnings
—
(
256
)
—
123
Total earnings—diluted
$
892,770
$
223,899
$
286,922
$
71,903
Denominator (shares in thousands):
Number of shares used in basic computation
148,001
54,614
148,175
54,614
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
Conversion of Class B common stock to Common shares outstanding
54,614
—
54,614
—
Employee stock options
100
—
193
—
Performance and restricted stock units
535
—
186
—
Total weighted-average shares—diluted
203,250
54,614
203,168
54,614
Earnings Per Share—diluted
$
4.39
$
4.10
$
1.41
$
1.32
The earnings per share calculations for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 excluded
14
and
27
stock options (in thousands), respectively, that would have been antidilutive.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
17.
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Other (income) expense, net reports certain gains and losses associated with activities not directly related to our core operations.
A summary of the components of other (income) expense, net is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (see
Note 11
)
4,761
1,317
3,652
2,637
Other (income) expense, net
(
363
)
(
3,653
)
(
1,074
)
(
4,028
)
Total
$
4,398
$
(
2,336
)
$
2,578
$
(
1,391
)
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
18.
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
The components of certain asset accounts included within our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Inventories:
Raw materials
$
896,466
$
762,391
Goods in process
331,499
294,374
Finished goods
1,210,591
1,074,690
Inventories at First In First Out
2,438,556
2,131,455
Adjustment to Last In First Out
(
695,238
)
(
702,201
)
Total inventories
$
1,743,318
$
1,429,254
Prepaid expenses and other:
Prepaid expenses
$
149,766
$
201,527
Other current assets
364,576
302,712
Total prepaid expenses and other
$
514,342
$
504,239
Property, plant and equipment:
Land
$
195,991
$
199,559
Buildings
2,115,840
2,102,794
Machinery and equipment
4,546,969
4,515,447
Construction in progress
363,136
324,998
Property, plant and equipment, gross
7,221,936
7,142,798
Accumulated depreciation
(
3,746,222
)
(
3,613,190
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
3,475,714
$
3,529,608
Other non-current assets:
Pension
$
74,218
$
64,520
Capitalized software, net
331,134
351,285
Operating lease ROU assets
301,914
325,345
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
174,834
176,567
Other non-current assets
220,588
205,568
Total other non-current assets
$
1,102,688
$
1,123,285
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The components of certain liability and stockholders’ equity accounts included within our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
June 28, 2026
December 31, 2025
Accounts payable:
Accounts payable—trade
$
946,720
$
831,204
Supplier finance program obligations
332,736
300,332
Other
121,366
124,165
Total accounts payable
$
1,400,822
$
1,255,701
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll, compensation and benefits
$
200,851
$
311,241
Advertising, promotion and product allowances
440,978
373,940
Operating lease liabilities
50,790
49,583
Other
273,717
235,833
Total accrued liabilities
$
966,336
$
970,597
Other long-term liabilities:
Post-retirement benefits liabilities
$
94,830
$
98,101
Pension benefits liabilities
38,119
42,987
Operating lease liabilities
261,842
285,925
Other
257,344
304,904
Total other long-term liabilities
$
652,135
$
731,917
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(
138,566
)
$
(
136,508
)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax
(
93,212
)
(
107,620
)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
1,229
(
3,222
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(
230,549
)
$
(
247,350
)
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to provide an understanding of Hershey’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows by focusing on changes in certain key measures from year to year. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2026 (“this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q”). This discussion contains a number of forward-looking statements, all of which are based on current expectations. Actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Safe Harbor Statement below as well as the Risk Factors and other information contained in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information concerning the key risks to achieving future performance goals.
The MD&A is organized in the following sections:
•
Overview
•
Trends Affecting Our Business
•
Consolidated Results of Operations
•
Segment Results
•
Liquidity and Capital Resources
•
Safe Harbor Statement
OVERVIEW
Hershey is a global confectionery leader known for making more moments of goodness through chocolate, sweets, mints and other great tasting snacks. We are the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America, a leading snack maker in the United States (“U.S.”) and a global leader in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. We market, sell and distribute our products under more than 85 brand names in approximately 65 countries worldwide.
Our principal product offerings include chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products and protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings and beverages; and snack items such as spreads, bars, and snack bites and mixes, popcorn and pretzels.
Business Acquisition
On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC (“LesserEvil”), previously a privately held company that produces and sells organic popcorn and puffed snack products to retailers and distributors in the United States and Canada. The acquisition complements Hershey’s existing portfolio and increases manufacturing capacity.
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TRENDS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS
Throughout the first six months of 2026, we experienced net sales growth, driven primarily by pricing actions, and continued consumer demand for our brands, despite the persistent dynamic macroeconomic environment and ongoing pressures on our business. Higher manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain costs continue to challenge the business and drive incremental costs (see
Consolidated
Results of Operations
included in this MD&A). Additionally, we utilize many exchange traded commodities for our business that are subject to price volatility, specifically cocoa products, which has continued to improve during the first six months of 2026 (see
Part I, Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).
Furthermore, changes in global trade policies, including tariffs on U.S. imports, and certain geopolitical events, specifically the conflict in the Middle East, continue to increase global economic and political uncertainty. We are continuing to monitor the ongoing regulations related to tariffs, specifically, goods imported into the U.S. from Canada, Mexico and other countries, as well as export markets, and the impact of tariff refunds on our business. As such, the scope and length of tariffs, including their effects on the broader economy and our business, continues to evolve. Additionally, we are actively monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the potential impact on our business. For the first six months of 2026, this conflict did not have a material impact on our commodity prices or supply availability. However, we are continuing to monitor for any significant escalation or expansion of economic or supply chain disruptions or broader inflationary costs, which may result in material adverse effects on our results of operations.
As of June 28, 2026, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our key strategic initiatives and other material cash requirements in both the short-term and in the long-term; however, we continue to evaluate and take action, as necessary, to preserve adequate liquidity and ensure that our business can operate effectively during the current economic environment. We continue to monitor our discretionary spending across the organization (see
Liquidity and Capital Resources
included in this MD&A).
Based on the length and severity of the fluctuating macroeconomic environment, including price volatility for our commodities, fluctuations in consumer shopping and consumption behavior, and ongoing changes in geopolitical events, including the imposition of tariffs, retaliatory tariffs and tariff refunds, as well as the conflict in the Middle East, we may continue to experience increasing supply chain costs, higher inflation and other impacts to our business. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of these evolving impacts on our business, consolidated results of operations, segment results, liquidity and capital resources.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
In millions of dollars except per share amounts
Net sales
$
2,787.3
$
2,614.7
6.6
%
$
5,891.5
$
5,420.1
8.7
%
Cost of sales
1,524.0
1,818.4
(16.2)
%
3,405.4
3,679.6
(7.5)
%
Gross profit
1,263.3
796.3
58.7
%
2,486.1
1,740.5
42.8
%
Gross margin
45.3
%
30.5
%
42.2
%
32.1
%
Selling, marketing & administrative (“SM&A”) expenses
620.6
603.2
2.9
%
1,196.6
1,161.9
3.0
%
SM&A expense as a percent of net sales
22.3
%
23.1
%
20.3
%
21.4
%
Business realignment activities
0.1
0.3
(54.9)
%
6.1
16.6
(63.2)
%
Operating profit
642.6
192.8
233.3
%
1,283.4
562.0
128.3
%
Operating profit margin
23.1
%
7.4
%
21.8
%
10.4
%
Interest expense, net
50.0
46.0
8.5
%
99.8
90.7
10.1
%
Other (income) expense, net
4.4
(2.3)
(288.3)
%
2.6
(1.4)
(285.3)
%
Provision for income taxes
130.5
86.4
51.2
%
288.2
185.8
55.1
%
Effective income tax rate
22.2%
57.9%
24.4%
39.3%
Net income
$
457.7
$
62.7
629.7
%
$
892.8
$
286.9
211.2
%
Net income per share—diluted
$
2.26
$
0.31
629.0
%
$
4.39
$
1.41
211.3
%
NOTE: Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above.
NM = not meaningful
Results of Operations - Second Quarter 2026 vs. Second Quarter 2025
Net Sales
Net sales were $2,787.3 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $2,614.7 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $172.6 million, or 6.6%. The net sales increase reflects a favorable price realization of approximately 12%, primarily related to pricing actions within the North America Confectionery and International segments. Additionally, the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil contributed approximately a 3% benefit. The increase was partially offset by a volume decrease of approximately 8%, primarily driven by volume declines in North America Confectionery and International segments, which more than offset the volume growth in the North America Salty Snacks segment. There was minimal impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
Key U.S. Marketplace Metrics
For the second quarter of 2026, our total U.S. retail takeaway decreased 5.4% in the expanded multi-outlet combined plus convenience store channels (MULO+ w/ Convenience), which includes candy, mint, gum, salty snacks and grocery items. Our U.S. candy, mint and gum (“CMG”) consumer takeaway decreased 8.6% and experienced a CMG market share decline. Our Salty consumer takeaway, excluding LesserEvil, increased 6.5% in the second quarter of 2026 and experienced a Salty, excluding LesserEvil, market share increase.
The consumer takeaway and market share information reflect measured channels of distribution accounting for approximately 90% of our U.S. confectionery and salty snack retail businesses. These channels of distribution primarily include food, drug, mass merchandisers and convenience store channels, partial dollar, club and military channels. These metrics are based on measured market scanned purchases as reported by Circana, the Company’s market insights and analytics provider, and provide a means to assess our retail takeaway and market position relative to the overall category.
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Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Cost of sales were $1,524.0 million in the second quarter 2026 compared to $1,818.4 million in the same period of 2025, a decrease of $294.4 million, or 16.2%. The decrease was driven by $523.7 million, primarily due to lower sales volume, transformation program net savings and $117.4 million of favorable mark-to-market activity on our commodity derivative instruments intended to economically hedge future years’ commodity purchases (See
Part I, Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information). The decrease was partially offset by $229.3 million of higher costs, predominantly due to unfavorable supply chain costs and unfavorable mix.
Gross margin was 45.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to 30.5% in the same period of 2025, an increase of 1,490 basis points. The increase was driven by favorable net price realization and net savings related to our AAA Initiative, partially offset by unfavorable supply chain costs and volume declines.
SM&A Expenses
SM&A expenses were $620.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $603.2 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $17.4 million, or 2.9%. SM&A expenses, excluding advertising and related consumer marketing, increased 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher capability and technology investments, partially offset by lower compensation and benefit costs, as well as net savings related to our AAA Initiative versus the prior year. Advertising and related consumer marketing expenses decreased 3.3%, driven by efficiencies and timing of non-working media investment in the North America Confectionery segment.
Business Realignment Activities
We periodically undertake business realignment activities designed to increase our efficiency and focus our business in support of our key growth strategies. Excluding the portion recorded within Cost of Sales and SM&A expenses (as noted above), we recorded business realignment costs of $0.1 million during the second quarter of 2026 versus $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The costs related to the AAA Initiative, which commenced in 2024, focused on leveraging new technology to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, and optimize selling, general and administrative expenses. Costs associated with business realignment activities are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Income as described in
Note 9
to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Operating Profit and Operating Profit Margin
Operating profit was $642.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $192.8 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $449.8 million, or 233.3%. The increase was primarily due to higher gross profit, as well as lower business realignment expenses, partially offset by increased SM&A expenses, as noted above. O
perating profit margin increased to 23.1% in 2026 from 7.4% in 2025,
driven by the same factors noted above that resulted in higher gross margin for the period.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense was $50.0 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $46.0 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $4.0 million, or 8.5%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in short-term debt, slightly offset by lower long-term debt balances.
Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other (income) expense, net was expense of $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 versus income of $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, a change of $6.7 million. The increase in net expense was predominantly driven by an increase of $3.4 million of non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans in the second quarter of 2026 versus the same period of 2025 and a decrease in other corporate income of $3.3 million.
Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate
The effective income tax rate was 22.2% for the second quarter of 2026 compared with 57.9% for the second quarter of 2025. The 2025 effective tax rate was higher due to the impact of tax reserves and foreign rate differentials related to mark-to-market activity. Relative to the 21% statutory rate, the 2026 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes and foreign rate differential. Relative to the 21% statutory rate, the 2025 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes, foreign rate differentials and tax reserves.
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Net Income and Earnings Per Share-diluted
Net income was $457.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $62.7 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $395.0 million, or 629.7%. EPS-diluted was $2.26 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $0.31 in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.95, or 629.0%. The increase in both net income and EPS-diluted was driven by higher gross profit and lower business realignment costs, partially offset by higher SM&A expenses, higher other (income) expense, higher interest expense, and higher income taxes. Higher income taxes were driven by higher income before income taxes, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate.
Results of Operations - First Six Months 2026 vs. First Six Months 2025
Net Sales
Net sales were $5,891.5 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $5,420.1 million during the same period of 2025, an increase of $471.4 million, or 8.7%. The net sales increase was driven by favorable price realization of approximately 11% within our North America Confectionery and International segments. Additionally, the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil contributed approximately a 2% benefit. Further, there was a favorable foreign currency exchange impact of less than 1%. The net sales increase was partially offset by a volume decrease of approximately 5%, driven by volume declines in North America Confectionery and International segments, which more than offset the volume growth in the North America Salty Snacks segment.
Key U.S. Marketplace Metrics
For the first six months of 2026, our total U.S. retail takeaway increased 4.4% in the expanded multi-outlet combined plus convenience store channels (IRI MULO + C-Stores), which includes candy, mint, gum, salty snacks and grocery items. Our U.S. CMG consumer takeaway increased 2.7%, despite a CMG market share decline. Our Salty consumer takeaway increased 8.5% and experienced a Salty market share increase.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Cost of sales were $3,405.4 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $3,679.6 million in the same period of 2025, a decrease of $274.2 million, or 7.5%. The decrease was driven by $762.9 million of lower costs, primarily related to $142.4 million of favorable mark-to-market activity on our commodity derivative instruments intended to economically hedge future years’ commodity purchases (See
Part I, Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information), lower commodity costs and lower sales volume. The decrease was partially offset by $488.8 million, primarily related to increased supply chain costs and unfavorable mix.
Gross margin was 42.2% in the first six months of 2026 compared to 32.1% in the same period of 2025, an increase of 1,010 basis points. The increase was driven by favorable net price realization and net savings related to our AAA Initiative, partially offset by unfavorable supply chain costs and volume declines.
SM&A Expenses
SM&A expenses were $1,196.6 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $1,161.9 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $34.7 million, or 3.0%. SM&A expenses, excluding advertising and related consumer marketing, increased 1.1% in the first six months of 2026 as compared to the first six months of 2025. Advertising and related consumer marketing expenses increased 4.0%, driven by increased spending in the North America Salty Snacks and International segments, partially offset by decreased spending in the North America Confectionery segment.
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Business Realignment Activities
We periodically undertake business realignment activities designed to increase our efficiency and focus our business in support of our key growth strategies. Excluding the portion recorded within Cost of Sales and SM&A expenses (as noted above), we recorded business realignment costs of $6.1 million during the first six months of 2026 versus $16.6 million in the first six months of 2025. The costs related to the AAA Initiative, which commenced in 2024, focused on leveraging new technology to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, and optimize selling, general and administrative expenses. Costs associated with business realignment activities are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Income as described in
Note 9
to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Operating Profit and Operating Profit Margin
Operating profit was $1,283.4 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $562.0 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $721.4 million, or 128.3%. The increase was driven by higher gross profit and lower business realignment activities, partially offset by higher SM&A expense, as noted above. Operating profit margin increased to 21.8% in the first six months of 2026 from 10.4% in the same period in 2025, driven by the same factors that resulted in higher gross margin for the period.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense was $99.8 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $90.7 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $9.1 million, or 10.1%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in short-term debt, slightly offset by lower long-term debt balances.
Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other (income) expense, net was expense of $2.6 million in the first
six
months of 2026 versus income of $1.4 million in the first
six
months of 2025, a change of $4.0 million. The increase in net expense was predominantly driven by a decrease in other corporate income of $3.0 million and an increase of $1.0 million of non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.
Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate
Our effective income tax rate was 24.4% for the first six months of 2026 compared with 39.3% for the first six months of 2025. The 2025 effective tax rate was higher due to the impact of tax reserves and foreign rate differentials related to mark-to-market activity. Relative to the 21% statutory rate, the 2026 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes and foreign rate differential. Relative to the 21% statutory rate, the 2025 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes, foreign rate differentials and tax reserves.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share-diluted
Net income was $892.8 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $286.9 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $605.9 million, or 211.2%. EPS-diluted was $4.39 in the first six months of 2026 compared to $1.41 in the same period of 2025, an increase of $2.98, or 211.3%. The increase in both net income and EPS-diluted was driven by higher gross profit, lower business realignment costs, partially offset by higher SM&A expenses, higher interest expense, higher other (income) expense, and higher income taxes. Higher income taxes were driven by higher income before income taxes, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate.
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SEGMENT RESULTS
The summary that follows provides a discussion of the results of operations of our three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks and International. For segment reporting purposes, we use “segment income” to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Segment income excludes unallocated general corporate administrative expenses, unallocated mark-to-market gains and losses on commodity derivatives, business realignment and impairment charges, acquisition-related costs and other unusual gains or losses that are not part of our measurement of segment performance. These items of our operating income are largely managed centrally at the corporate level and are excluded from the measure of segment income reviewed by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer. Segment income and segment income margin, which are presented in the segment discussion that follows, are non-GAAP measures and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income as a measure of operating performance. We believe that these measures are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors, as they exclude the activities that are not directly attributable to our ongoing segment operations. Refer to
Note 13
Segment Information in our unaudited consolidated financial statements for reconciliations of net sales for our reportable segments to consolidated total net sales and of segment operating income to consolidated income before taxes.
Our segment results, including a reconciliation to our consolidated results, were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
In millions of dollars
Net Sales:
North America Confectionery
$
2,173.6
$
2,085.5
$
4,663.5
$
4,385.6
North America Salty Snacks
387.8
315.5
737.9
593.3
International
225.9
213.7
490.1
441.2
Total
$
2,787.3
$
2,614.7
$
5,891.5
$
5,420.1
Segment Income (Loss):
North America Confectionery
$
705.8
$
503.9
$
1,498.2
$
1,200.3
North America Salty Snacks
62.6
66.5
96.9
108.3
International
(5.1)
19.8
10.1
48.5
Total segment income
763.2
590.2
1,605.2
1,357.2
Unallocated corporate expense (1)
215.1
181.5
372.8
342.0
Unallocated mark-to-market (gains) losses on commodity derivatives (2)
(102.9)
200.7
(72.7)
412.2
Costs associated with business realignment activities
8.4
15.1
21.7
41.0
Operating profit
642.6
192.8
1,283.3
562.0
Interest expense, net
50.0
46.0
99.8
90.7
Other (income) expense, net
4.4
(2.3)
2.6
(1.4)
Income before income taxes
$
588.3
$
149.1
$
1,181.0
$
472.8
(1)
Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (d) acquisition and integration-related costs and (e) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.
(2)
Net losses (gains) on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative losses (gains). See
Note 13
to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
North America Confectionery
The North America Confectionery segment is responsible for our chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada. This includes developing and growing our business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines. While a less significant component, this segment also includes our retail operations, including Hershey’s Chocolate World stores in Hershey, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; Niagara Falls (Ontario) and Singapore, as well as operations associated with licensing the use of certain trademarks and products to third parties around the world. North America Confectionery results, which accounted for 78.0% and 79.8% of our net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively, were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
In millions of dollars
Net sales
$
2,173.6
$
2,085.5
4.2
%
$
4,663.5
$
4,385.6
6.3
%
Segment income
705.8
503.9
40.1
%
1,498.2
1,200.3
24.8
%
Segment margin
32.5
%
24.2
%
32.1
%
27.4
%
NOTE: Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above.
Results of Operations - Second Quarter 2026 vs. Second Quarter 2025
Net sales of our North America Confectionery segment were $2,173.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $2,085.5 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $88.1 million, or 4.2%. The increase was driven by favorable price realization of approximately 14%, primarily due to the pricing action announced in 2025. Volume declined approximately 10%, driven primarily by price elasticity. Additionally, there was no impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
Our North America Confectionery segment income was $705.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $503.9 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $201.9 million, or 40.1%. The increase was driven primarily by net price realization, supply chain productivity, net savings related to our AAA Initiative, lower commodity costs and tariff refunds, partially offset by higher logistic expenses.
Results of Operations - First Six Months 2026 vs. First Six Months 2025
Net sales of our North America Confectionery segment were $4,663.5 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $4,385.6 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $277.9 million, or 6.3%. The increase was driven by favorable price realization of approximately 13%, primarily due to the pricing action announced in 2025. Volume declined approximately 7%, driven primarily by price elasticity. Additionally, there was no impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
Our North America Confectionery segment income was $1,498.2 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $1,200.3 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $297.9 million or 24.8%. The increase was driven primarily by net price realization, supply chain productivity, net savings related to our AAA Initiative, and lower commodity costs, partially offset by higher logistic expenses.
North America Salty Snacks
The North America Salty Snacks segment is responsible for our grocery and snacks market positions, including our salty snacking products. North America Salty Snacks results, which accounted for 13.9% and 12.1% of our net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively, were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
In millions of dollars
Net sales
$
387.8
$
315.5
22.9
%
$
737.9
$
593.3
24.4
%
Segment income
62.6
66.5
(5.9)
%
96.9
108.3
(10.6)
%
Segment margin
16.1
%
21.1
%
13.1
%
18.3
%
NOTE: Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above.
Results of Operations - Second Quarter 2026 vs. Second Quarter 2025
Net sales of our North America Salty Snacks segment were $387.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $315.5 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $72.3 million, or 22.9%. The increase was predominantly due to the acquisition of LesserEvil in November 2025, which provided a benefit of approximately 22%. Further, volume increased approximately 4%, primarily driven by
Dot’s Homestyle Pretzel
s. Price realization declined approximately 3% primarily driven by higher trade promotional activities for
Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels
and
SkinnyPop.
Our North America Salty Snacks segment income was $62.6 million in the second quarter of 2026
compared to $66.5 million in the same period of 2025, a decrease
of $3.9 million, or 5.9%. The decrease was driven by higher logistic costs, lower net price realization, unfavorable mix, and increased SM&A, partially offset by higher volume and supply chain productivity.
Results of Operations - First Six Months 2026 vs. First Six Months 2025
Net sales of our North America Salty Snacks segment were $737.9 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $593.3 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $144.6 million, or 24.4%. The increase was predominantly due to the acquisition of LesserEvil in November 2025, which provided a benefit of approximately 21%. Further, volume increased approximately 4%, primarily related to
Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels.
The net sales increase was partially offset by price realization declines of approximately 1%, primarily driven by higher trade promotional activities for
SkinnyPop
.
Our North America Salty Snacks segment income was $96.9 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $108.3 million in
the same period of 2025, a decrease of $11.5 million, or 10.6%. The decrease was
primarily due to higher supply chain costs, including costs related to a voluntary temporary product withdrawal, and increased SM&A expenses.
International
The International segment includes all other countries where we currently manufacture, import, market, sell or distribute chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery and other products. We currently have operations and manufacture product in Mexico, Brazil, India and Malaysia, primarily for consumers in these regions, and also distribute and sell confectionery products in export markets of Latin America, as well as Europe, Asia-Pacific (“APAC”), the Middle East and Africa (“MEA”) and other regions. International results, which accounted for 8.1% and 8.2% of our net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively, were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Percent Change
In millions of dollars
Net sales
$
225.9
$
213.7
5.7
%
$
490.1
$
441.2
11.1
%
Segment (loss) income
(5.1)
19.8
(126.0)
%
10.1
48.5
(79.2)
%
Segment margin
(2.3)
%
9.3
%
2.1
%
11.0
%
NOTE: Percentage changes may not compute directly as shown due to rounding of amounts presented above.
Results of Operations - Second Quarter 2026 vs. Second Quarter 2025
Net sales of our International segment were $225.9 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $213.7 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $12.2 million, or 5.7%. The increase was due to favorable price realization of approximately 10%, resulting from strategic pricing actions across key markets. The increase was also driven by a favorable impact from foreign currency exchange rates of approximately 4%. The increase was partially offset by volume declines primarily drive by price elasticity across markets of approximately 8%.
Our International segment generated a loss
of $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to income of $19.8 million in the second quarter of
2025, a decrease of $24.9 million, or 126.0%, driven by higher commodity and manufacturing costs and advertising investment, partially offset by favorable price realization, supply chain productivity, and net savings related to our AAA Initiative.
Results of Operations - First Six Months 2026 vs. First Six Months 2025
Net sales of our International segment were $490.1 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $441.2 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of $48.9 million, or 11.1%. The increase was driven by a favorable price realization of approximately 11%, primarily due to strategic pricing actions across key markets. The increase was further due to a favorable impact from foreign currency exchange rates of approximately 5%. The increase was partially offset by volume declines of approximately 5% across certain key markets.
Our International segment generated income of $10.1 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $48.5 million in the first six months of 2025, a decrease of $38.4 million, or 79.2%, driven by higher supply chain costs, higher commodity and manufacturing costs and unfavorable mix, which more than offset favorable price realization and net savings related to our AAA Initiative.
Unallocated Corporate Expense
Unallocated corporate expense includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (d) acquisition and integration-related costs and (e) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.
In the second quarter of 2026, unallocated corporate expense totaled $215.1 million, as compared to $181.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $33.6 million, or 18.5%. The increase was primarily driven by continued investments in technology and higher acquisition and integration costs, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits costs.
In the first six months of 2026, unallocated corporate expense totaled $372.8 million, as compared to $342.0 million in the first six months of
2025
, an increase
of $30.9 million, or 9.0%. The increase was primarily driven
by continued investments in technology and higher acquisition and integration costs, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits costs.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, our primary source of liquidity has been cash generated from operations. Domestic seasonal working capital needs, which typically peak during the summer months, are generally met by utilizing cash on hand, bank borrowings or the issuance of commercial paper. Commercial paper may also be issued, from time to time, to finance ongoing business transactions, such as the repayment of long-term debt, business acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes.
At June 28, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $791.2 million, a decrease of $134.7 million compared to the 2025 year-end balance. Additional detail regarding the net uses of cash are outlined in the following discussion. Additionally, at June 28, 2026, we had outstanding short- and long-term debt totaling $5.6 billion, of which $504.2 million was classified as the current portion of long-term debt. Of the $504.2 million, $500 million of 2.300% Notes are due upon maturity on August 15, 2026. We believe we can satisfy these debt obligations with cash generated from our operations, issuing new debt, and/or by borrowing on our unsecured credit facility.
A substantial majority of our cash and cash equivalents at June 28, 2026 was held by subsidiaries domiciled outside of the United States. A majority of our cash and cash equivalents balance is distributable to the United States without material tax implications, such as withholding tax. We intend to continue to reinvest the remainder of this balance outside of the United States for which there would be a material tax implication to distributing for the foreseeable future and, therefore, have not recognized additional tax expense on these earnings. We believe that our existing sources of liquidity are adequate to meet anticipated funding needs at comparable risk-based interest rates for the foreseeable future. Acquisition spending and/or share repurchases could potentially increase our debt. Operating cash flow and access to capital markets are expected to satisfy our various short- and long-term cash flow requirements, including acquisitions and capital expenditures.
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Cash Flow Summary
The following table is derived from our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Six Months Ended
In millions of dollars
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
888.1
508.9
Investing activities
(199.6)
(301.8)
Financing activities
(828.1)
(22.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
4.9
(3.0)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
$
(134.7)
$
181.6
Operating activities
We generated cash of $888.1 million from operating activities in the first six months of 2026, an increase of $379.2 million compared to $508.9 million in the same period of 2025. This increase in net cash provided by operating activities was mainly driven by the following factors:
•
Other assets and liabilities consumed cash of $56.7 million in 2026, compared to $495.8 million in 2025. This $439.1 million fluctuation was primarily driven by the timing of certain prepaid expenses and other current assets.
•
Net income adjusted for non-cash charges to operations (including depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, unrealized gains and losses on derivative contracts and other charges) resulted in $230.0 million of higher cash flow in 2026 relative to 2025.
•
The variance in operating cash flows related to income taxes reflects timing differences between actual tax expense and quarterly estimated tax payments. We paid cash of $207.0 million for income taxes during 2026, compared to $65.5 million in the same period of 2025.
•
The increase in cash provided by operating activities was partially offset by the following net cash outflows:
◦
In the aggregate, select net working capital items, specifically, trade accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, consumed cash of $361.9 million in 2026, compared to consuming cash of $204.3 million in 2025. This $157.6 million fluctuation was mainly driven by an increase in trade accounts receivable, as a result of timing of sales and collections, partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to the timing of vendor and supplier payments, and lower inventory levels.
Investing activities
We used cash of $199.6 million for investing activities in the first six months of 2026, a decrease of $102.2 million compared to $301.8 million in the same period of 2025. This decrease in net cash used in investing activities was mainly driven by the following factors:
•
Capital spending
. Capital expenditures, including capitalized software, capacity expansion, innovation and cost savings, were $204.4 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $230.6 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease in our 2026 capital expenditures is largely driven by the wind down of our key strategic initiatives, as we expect 2026 capital expenditures, including capitalized software, to be in the range of approximately $425 million to $475 million, reflecting a trend towards historical levels. We intend to use our existing cash and internally generated funds to meet our 2026 capital requirements.
•
Investments in partnerships qualifying for tax credits
. We make investments in partnership entities that in turn make equity investments in projects eligible to receive federal historic and renewable energy tax credits. We received payments of approximately $8.5 million in the first six months of 2026, which is consistent with the same period of 2025 of approximately $9.0 million.
•
Intangible assets
. We had no purchases of intangible assets in 2026. In 2025, we purchased the Fulfil brand in North America for $73.6 million.
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•
Other investing activities
. In the first six months of 2026 and 2025, our other investing activities were minimal.
Financing activities
We used cash of $828.1 million for financing activities in the first six months of 2026, an increase of $805.6 million compared to $22.5 million in the same period of 2025. This increase in net used in financing activities was mainly driven by the following factors:
•
Short-term borrowings, net.
In addition to utilizing cash on hand, we use short-term borrowings (commercial paper and bank borrowings) to fund seasonal working capital requirements and ongoing business needs. During the first six months of 2026, we generated cash of $206.1 million predominately through the issuance of short-term commercial paper, partially offset by a decrease in short-term foreign bank borrowings. During the first six months of 2025, we used cash of $1.2 billion predominately to reduce outstanding short-term commercial paper borrowings.
•
Long-term debt borrowings and repayments
. During the first six months of 2026, long-term debt borrowings and repayments were minimal. During the first six months of 2025, we issued $500 million of 4.550% Notes due in February 2028, $500 million of 4.750% Notes due in February 2030, $500 million of 4.950% Notes due in February 2032 and $500 million of 5.100% Notes due in February 2035 (together, the “2025 Notes”). Proceeds from the issuance of the 2025 Notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, totaled $2.0 billion. Additionally, in June 2025, we repaid $300 million of 0.900% Notes due upon maturity.
•
Dividend payments
. Total dividend payments to holders of our Common Stock and Class B Common Stock were $574.4 million during the first six months of 2026, an increase of $31.6 million compared to $542.8 million in the same period of 2025. Details regarding our 2026 cash dividends paid to stockholders are as follows:
Quarter Ended
In millions of dollars except per share amounts
March 29, 2026
June 28, 2026
Dividends paid per share – Common stock
$
1.452
$
1.452
Dividends paid per share – Class B common stock
$
1.320
$
1.320
Total cash dividends paid
$
288.0
$
286.4
Declaration date
February 4, 2026
April 29, 2026
Record date
February 17, 2026
May 15, 2026
Payment date
March 16, 2026
June 15, 2026
•
Share repurchases
. We repurchase shares of Common Stock to offset the dilutive impact of treasury shares issued under our equity compensation plans. The value of these share repurchases in a given period varies based on the volume of stock options exercised and our market price. In addition, we periodically repurchase shares of Common Stock pursuant to Board-authorized programs intended to drive additional stockholder value. Details regarding our share repurchases are as follows:
Six Months Ended
In millions
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2025
Shares repurchased in the open market under pre-approved share repurchase programs (1)
$
200.0
$
—
Shares repurchased in the open market to replace Treasury Stock issued for stock options and incentive compensation
239.4
—
Cash used for total share repurchases (excluding excise tax)
$
439.4
$
—
Total shares repurchased under pre-approved share repurchase programs
1.0
—
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(1) In December 2023, our Board of Directors approved a $500 million share repurchase authorization. As a result of the share repurchase authorization, approximately $270 million remains available for repurchases under our December 2023 share repurchase authorization. In June 2026, our Board of Directors approved an additional $500 million share repurchase authorization. This program is to commence after the existing 2023 authorization is completed and is to be utilized at management’s discretion. We are authorized to purchase our outstanding shares in open market and privately negotiated transactions. The program has no expiration date and acquired shares of Common Stock will be held as treasury shares. Purchases under approved share repurchase authorizations are in addition to our practice of buying back shares sufficient to offset those issued under incentive compensation plans.
•
Proceeds from exercised stock options and employee tax withholding.
During the first six months of 2026, we received $16.1 million from employee exercises of stock options and paid $16.7 million of employee taxes withheld from share-based awards. During the first six months of 2025, we received $6.9 million from employee exercises of stock options and paid $16.2 million of employee taxes withheld from share-based awards. Variances are driven primarily by the number of shares exercised and the share price at the date of grant.
•
Contingent consideration paid.
During the first six months of 2026, we paid $16.6 million of contingent consideration related to previous business combination activity. During the first six months of 2025, there was no contingent consideration paid.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Information on recently adopted and issued accounting standards is included in
Note 1
to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
For information regarding the Company’s critical accounting estimates, refer to Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2025.
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Safe Harbor Statement
We are subject to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological risks and uncertainties that could have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we note the following factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions that we have discussed directly or implied in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Many of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “strategy,” “target” and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will” and “would,” among others.
The factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results projected in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following:
•
Our Company’s reputation or brand image might be impacted as a result of issues, concerns or regulatory changes relating to the quality and safety of our products, ingredients or packaging, human and workplace rights, and other environmental, social or governance matters, which in turn could result in litigation or otherwise negatively impact our operating results;
•
Disruption to our manufacturing operations or supply chain could impair our ability to produce or deliver finished products, resulting in a negative impact on our operating results;
•
We might not be able to hire, engage and retain the talented global human capital we need to drive our growth strategies;
•
Risks associated with climate change and other environmental impacts, and increased focus and evolving views of our customers, stockholders and other stakeholders on climate change issues, could negatively affect our business and operations;
•
Increases in raw material and energy costs along with the availability of adequate supplies of raw materials could continue to affect future financial results;
•
Price increases may not be sufficient to offset cost increases and maintain profitability or may result in sales volume declines associated with pricing elasticity;
•
Market demand for new and existing products could decline;
•
Increased marketplace competition could hurt our business;
•
Our financial results may be adversely impacted by the failure to successfully execute or integrate acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures;
•
Our international operations may not achieve projected growth objectives, which could adversely impact our overall business and results of operations;
•
We may not fully realize the expected cost savings and/or operating efficiencies associated with our strategic initiatives or restructuring programs, which may have an adverse impact on our business;
•
Changes in governmental laws, regulations and policies, including taxes and tariffs, could increase our costs and liabilities or impact demand for our products;
•
Political, economic and/or financial market conditions, including impacts on our business arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, could negatively impact our financial results;
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Disruptions, failures or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure could have a negative impact on our operations and financial results;
•
Complications with the design or implementation of our enterprise resource planning system could adversely impact our business and operations; and
•
Such other matters as discussed in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 29, 2026, and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including Part II, Item 1A, ”Risk Factors.”
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in expectations or events or circumstances after the date this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
The total amount of short-term debt, net of cash, amounted to net cash of $370 million and $707 million, at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates applied to this variable-rate short-term debt as of June 28, 2026 would have changed interest expense by approximately $2.7 million for the first six months of 2026 and $5.3 million for 2025.
We consider our current risk related to market fluctuations in interest rates on our remaining debt portfolio, excluding fixed-rate debt converted to variable rates with fixed-to-floating instruments, to be minimal since this debt is largely long-term and fixed-rate in nature. Generally, the fair market value of fixed-rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would decrease the fair value of our fixed-rate long-term debt at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025 by approximately $233 million and $236 million, respectively. However, since we currently have no plans to repurchase our outstanding fixed-rate instruments before their maturities, the impact of market interest rate fluctuations on our long-term debt does not affect our results of operations or financial position.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We are exposed to currency fluctuations related to manufacturing or selling products in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We may enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to reduce fluctuations in our long or short currency positions relating primarily to purchase commitments or forecasted purchases for equipment, raw materials and finished goods denominated in foreign currencies.
The fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts represents the difference between the contracted and current market foreign currency exchange rates at the end of the period. We estimate the fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts on a quarterly basis by obtaining market quotes of spot and forward rates for contracts with similar terms, adjusted where necessary for maturity differences. The potential decline in fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts resulting from a hypothetical near-term adverse change in market rates of 10% was $23.9 million as of June 28, 2026 and $38.7 million as of December 31, 2025, generally offset by a reduction in foreign exchange associated with our transactional activities.
Commodities—Price Risk Management and Derivative Contracts
We use futures and options contracts and other commodity derivative instruments in combination with forward purchasing of cocoa products, sugar, corn products, certain dairy products, wheat products, natural gas and diesel fuel primarily to mitigate price volatility and provide visibility to future costs within our supply chain. Significant changes impacting our commodity price risk management since our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K are described below.
Cocoa Products
During the first six months of 2026, the average cocoa futures contract price was $1.80 per pound, with a trading range of $1.48 to $2.30 per pound, based on the Intercontinental Exchange futures contract. This average cocoa futures contract price represents a decline of approximately 51% compared to the 2025 annual average of $3.65 per pound.
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The cocoa supply-demand outlook has continued to improve substantially in the first six months of 2026. After three years of deficit, the 2024 – 2025 season finished with a supply surplus and the outlook for the 2025 – 2026 season remains positive, with a large surplus predicted by most analysts. Output in all major regions is forecast to grow, including Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, while demand has been gradually contracting over the last three years. Activity on the two major futures exchanges has also improved during the quarter, with trading volumes approaching more normal levels following considerable declines during the previous two years.
Our costs for cocoa products will not necessarily reflect market price fluctuations because of our forward purchasing and hedging practices (including amount and duration thereof), premiums and discounts reflective of varying delivery times, and supply and demand for our specific varieties and grades of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. We generally hedge commodity price risks for 3- to 24-month periods. As a result, the average market prices are not necessarily indicative of our average costs.
Commodity Sensitivity Analysis
Our open commodity derivative contracts had a notional value of $504.1 million as of June 28, 2026 and $973.1 million as of December 31, 2025. At the end of the second quarter of 2026, the potential change in fair value of commodity derivative instruments, assuming a 10% decrease in the underlying commodity price, would have decreased our net unrealized losses by $48.2 million, generally offset by a reduction in the cost of the underlying commodity purchases.
For additional information about our market risks, see Item 7A under Part II of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of
June 28, 2026
. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
June 28, 2026
.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 28, 2026, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Information on legal proceedings is included in
Note 15
to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
When evaluating an investment in our Common Stock, investors should consider carefully, among other things, the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2025 Form 10-K") and the information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other reports and registration statements filed with the SEC.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table shows the purchases of shares of Common Stock made by or on behalf of Hershey, or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of Hershey, for each fiscal month in the three months ended June 28, 2026.
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price
Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (2)
(in thousands of dollars)
March 30 through April 26
—
$
—
—
$
470,073
April 27 through May 24
1,100,696
$
186.73
185,000
$
434,628
May 25 through June 28
845,614
$
194.60
845,614
$
270,073
Total
1,946,310
1,030,614
(1) During the three months ended June 28, 2026, 1.9 million shares of Common Stock were purchased in open market transactions in connection with our standing authorization to buy back shares sufficient to offset those issued under incentive compensation plans, which authorization does not have a dollar or share limit and is not included in our share repurchase authorizations described in the following paragraph.
(2) In December 2023, our Board of Directors approved a $500 million share repurchase authorization. As a result of the share repurchase authorization, approximately $270 million remains available for repurchases under our December 2023 share repurchase authorization. In June 2026, our Board of Directors approved an additional $500 million share repurchase authorization. This program is to commence after the existing 2023 authorization is completed and is to be utilized at management’s discretion. We are authorized to purchase our outstanding shares in open market and privately negotiated transactions. The program has no expiration date and acquired shares of Common Stock will be held as treasury shares. Purchases under approved share repurchase authorizations are in addition to our practice of buying back shares sufficient to offset those issued under incentive compensation plans.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
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Item 5. Other Information.
Director and Executive Officer Trading
A portion of our directors’ and officers’ compensation is in the form of equity awards and, from time to time, they may engage in open-market transactions with respect to their Company securities for diversification or other personal reasons. All such transactions in Company securities by directors and officers must comply with the Company’s Insider Trading Policy, which requires that transactions be in accordance with applicable U.S. federal securities laws that prohibit trading while in possession of material nonpublic information. Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act provides an affirmative defense that enables directors and officers to prearrange transactions in the Company’s securities in a manner that avoids concerns about initiating transactions while in possession of material nonpublic information.
The following table describes the contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of securities
adopted
by our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended June 28, 2026, that are intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). No other Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or “non-Rule 10b5–1 trading arrangements” (as defined by S-K Item 408(c)) were entered into or
terminated
by our directors or officers during such period.
Name and Title
Date of Adoption of 10b5-1 Plan
Duration of 10b5-1 Plan
(1)
Aggregate Number of Securities to be Sold or Purchased
Rohit Grover
Senior Vice President, International
5/5/2026
12/31/2026
Sell
5,000
shares
Jennifer L. McCalman
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
5/6/2026
8/6/2027
Sell
1,348
shares
Jason R. Reiman
Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
5/26/2026
1/29/2027
Sell
7,000
shares
Exercise
3,485
stock options
Steven E. Voskuil
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
5/5/2026
7/30/2027
Sell
6,650
shares
(1) The plan duration is until the date listed in this column or such earlier date upon the completion of all trades under the plan (or the expiration of the orders relating to such trades without execution) or the occurrence of such other termination events as specified in the plan.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
Exhibit Number
Description
3.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended by the Company’s Stockholders on May 6, 2025, is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 2
9
, 202
5
.
3.2
The Company's By-laws, as amended and restated as of December 5, 2025, are incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 5, 2025.
31.1
Certification of Kirk Tanner, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*
31.2
Certification of Steven E. Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*
32.1
Certification of Kirk Tanner, Chief Executive Officer, and Steven E. Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
**
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
104
The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2026, formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
*
Filed herewith
**
Furnished herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date:
July 30, 2026
/s/ Steven E. Voskuil
Steven E. Voskuil
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:
July 30, 2026
/s/ Jennifer L. McCalman
Jennifer L. McCalman
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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