HSY Stock Recent News

HERSHEY, Pa. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock.

In a market often seeking refuge in stability, confectionery and snack giant The Hershey Company NYSE: HSY is generating noticeable pre-earnings buzz. Despite facing stock price pressure over the past year, down approximately 14%, reports indicate heightened investor attention surrounding the company ahead of its Q1 2025 earnings release on May 1st.

HERSHEY, Pa. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025.

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Hershey (HSY), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.

The risk has been increasing that the United States will have a recession in 2025 or within the next year, according to top Wall Street firms and economists. Recession risk has risen sharply over the last few months, largely due to the trade war and the potential for tariffs to hurt U.S. (and global) economic growth and ignite inflation.

HSY's Q1 results are likely to reflect challenges from historically high cocoa prices and a financially stretched consumer base.

Hershey (HSY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss the challenges Hershey (HSY 0.58%) faces, and whether its dividend is safe or at risk.

Hershey (HSY) closed the most recent trading day at $167.44, moving +0.58% from the previous trading session.

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