Hershey ($HSY) warns higher gas prices, inflation and interest rates are weighing on candy demand.
U.S. candy, mint and gum sales fell nearly 5% at convenience stores in September, with consumer caution continuing into October.
Hershey Q3 2026 Earnings
- Adj EPS: $2.64 (est $2.11)
- Net Sales: $3.28B (est $3.25B)
- Sees FY Adj EPS: $8.58 To $8.74 (prev $8.36 To $8.52)
- Sees FY EPS: $8.00 To $8.26 (prev $7.89 To $8.17)
- Sees FY Adj EPS Growth: +36% To +38.5% (prev +32.5% To +35%)
- Sees FY Net Sales Growth: +5% (prev +4.5% To +5%)
- Sees FY Capex: $450M (prev $425M To $475M; est $444.8M)