Hershey stock jumps 8% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Q4 beat lifts HSY shares
Hershey shares surged about 8% to $222.61 Thursday after fourth-quarter earnings and a 2026 forecast beat estimates. Net sales rose 7% to $3.091 billion, with adjusted EPS at $1.71 per share. The company projects 2026 net sales growth of 4% to 5% and EPS between $8.20 and $8.52. Cocoa costs and falling volumes remain concerns for investors.