Mizuho reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $155.00 from $167.00 previously

Bernstein reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $155.00 from $147.00 previously

Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $183.00

Citigroup upgraded Hershey Foods from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $154.00 from $159.00 previously

Piper Sandler downgraded Hershey Foods from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $120.00 from $153.00 previously

Deutsche Bank reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $148.00 from $184.00 previously

Mizuho reiterated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $170.00 from $195.00 previously

BofA Securities resumed coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $180.00

Wells Fargo downgraded Hershey Foods from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $160.00 from $175.00 previously

Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage of Hershey Foods with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $165.00

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Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to Star as Milton and Catherine Hershey in a Dandelion Media Production, in Collaboration with Hershey Entities HERSHEY, Pa., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dandelion Media and Hershey Entities announced today the full cast of the feature film HERSHEY. The announcement coincides with principal photography throughout Pennsylvania, which began May 12 in Pittsburgh and will continue through the end of June at additional locations in Hershey, Harmony, Smithfield, Ligonier, and more. A film by Mark Waters (Mean Girls, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper's Penguins), HERSHEY is based on the life of company founder Milton S. Hershey, starring Finn Wittrock (Th

Elevating your s'more game with more melt, more drip, more WOW HERSHEY, Pa., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, there's a new treat in town: HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar. This delicious twist on the iconic HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate bar adds new texture with a luscious caramel center to the classic – making snacking even sweeter, especially when there's a campfire around. From its smooth caramel core to perfectly portioned squares, every detail was made to delight. The HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar is rich, creamy, and crafted for summ

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.  The dividends were declared April 30, 2025, and are payable June 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2025.  It is the 381st consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 162nd consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock.   View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-declares-quarte

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. "I am pleased with the progress we are making on our key strategic initiatives for the year," said Michele Buck, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer. "Consumption in the quarter exceeded our expectations in both U.S. Candy, Mint, and Gum and Salty Snacks, driven by the strength of seasons, sweets, Dot's and SkinnyPop. Despite heightened cost pressure, our strong balance sheet gives us flexibility to in

Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine HersheyPrincipal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine, 'Kitty', is officially set for production beginning in May 2025. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped Hershey's bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community

We took pretzels, packed them with Reese's peanut butter filling, and changed the snack aisle forever  HERSHEY, Pa., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- You may want to sit down for this. Reese's, the No. 1 candy franchise in the US1 just dropped a new snacking sensation. Introducing Reese's Filled Pretzels – the crunchy, peanut-butter packed combo you didn't see coming but absolutely needed. (Here's a napkin, you're drooling.) We may have reached the summit of snacking with this one. Picture the center of a Reese's nestled inside a crunchy pretzel—a mouthwatering combination that p

Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey  Principal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine, 'Kitty', is officially set for production beginning in May 2025. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped Hershey's bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and communi

KIT KAT's® new break protectors, the Break Brothers will hit the big screen April 7th during the NCAA Men's Championship Game HERSHEY, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it—breaks are disappearing. We're working longer, multitasking more, and finding fewer moments to actually pause. But KIT KAT® is here to change that in its first-ever standalone character-driven campaign debuting today. Enter the Break Brothers, a group serving as a four part-symbol of the iconic KIT KAT® bar, made in part to illustrate the candy brand's authority over helping fans take a true brea

HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic, delectable snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey's snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands like Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers and emerging salty snack brands including SkinnyPop, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and Pirate's Booty. "Investing in LesserEvil brings a multi-category, better-for-you sna

HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced today that it will release its first-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET on that date. The company will host the conference call via a live webcast on the Hershey corporate website.  Please click here and navigate to "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" for webcast details. If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the URL below into a web browserhttps://investors.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/news-an

Get inspired by the DIY guru's "egging" ideas and start your own chocolate-fueled ritual! HERSHEY, Pa., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget everything you thought you knew about "egging." This Easter, Reese's and Cadbury are flipping the script, turning an age-old prank into a revived tradition that's all about fun, surprises, and—of course—chocolate. So, what's "egging" you ask? We're calling on candy lovers everywhere to spread Easter cheer ahead of the holiday by "egging" neighbors, friends and family with surprise festive treats, Easter decorations and—most importantly—R

HERSHEY, Pa., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced Stacy Taffet as its Chief Growth Officer, effective April 14, 2025. In this role, she will be responsible for driving transformative growth strategies across the company's expanding snacks portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Jolly Rancher and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. Stacy is a seasoned marketing executive with 20 years of transformative leadership experience, including 15 years in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and a distinguished PepsiCo career spanning mu

Andrew Archambault Named President of U.S. Confection Veronica Villasenor Named President of Salty Snacks HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced two leadership appointments. Andrew Archambault has been named President, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, Salty Snacks. Both appointments are effective February 3, 2025. Archambault, who joins Hershey from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), and Villasenor, who is a Hershey veteran of 22 years, will be part of Hershey's Executive Committee and will work closely with the team to continue advancing the company's priorities and play key company-wide leadership roles. Villasen

HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced the appointment of Michael Del Pozzo as President, U.S. Confection, effective September 16. In this role, Del Pozzo will lead Hershey's next phase of U.S. growth with a portfolio of iconic brands including Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Rancher. With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. In his recent r

Outlines Progress and Future Ambitions Across its Sustainability Priorities HERSHEY, Pa., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey (NYSE:HSY) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress towards business resilience and impact in its material priorities.  The report outlines how the company is implementing its global sustainability strategy across its six priority areas – cocoa, responsible sourcing and human rights, environment, people, youth and community. Hershey is working toward its vision to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, and the company's responsible and sustainable practices play an integral role in its business.