Hershey reaffirms 2026 outlook as it hosts Investor Day on strategy
Hershey reaffirmed its 2026 full-year guidance for net sales, organic sales and earnings per share in a March 31, 2026 press release. The company also said it will outline its strategic priorities and financial framework at a 2026 Investor Day held that day at the New York Stock Exchange, with a webcast starting at 12:00 p.m. ET. The filing reports no new quarterly results, and the reaffirmed guidance leaves the outlook unchanged.
- Net sales growth guidance for 2026 is 4% to 5%, including an approximate 150 basis point benefit from the 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC.
- Organic net sales growth guidance is 2.5% to 3.5%.
- Reported EPS growth guidance is 79% to 89%; adjusted EPS growth guidance is 30% to 35%.
- Investor Day webcast begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 31, 2026; management will discuss the financial outlook and strategic plans.