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Hershey views cocoa pressures as transitory but pricing ensues for now
Further pricing is expected to be the “primary” driver behind the chocolate and snacks maker’s 2% revenue growth outlook for 2025.
Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices
The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that would reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.
Hershey forecasts lower-than-expected 2025 profit on higher cocoa prices
Hershey forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday as record cocoa prices weigh on the Kit Kat maker's margins.
Hershey Stock Rises as Higher Prices Help Firm Offset Soaring Cocoa Costs
Hershey beat fourth-quarter profit and sales estimates as the chocolate maker's price hikes helped offset the higher cost of cocoa.
Why Hershey Should Handle High Cocoa Prices Just Fine
Hershey (HSY -1.90%) is struggling today. One of the biggest problems is inflation, but not the kind that consumers dealt with coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Cocoa prices
Hershey Earnings Beat Forecasts, but High Cocoa Prices Sour Outlook
Hershey's quarterly profit and sales beat analysts' expectations, but the candy maker warned that surging cocoa prices will hurt its financial performance this year. Chief Executive Michele Buck said cocoa prices would “put significant pressure” on earnings.
Surge in Cocoa Prices Shows Why Hershey Bets on Derivatives
The American chocolatier records a $460 million pretax gain on commodity derivatives as cocoa futures hit record highs last year.
Higher Cocoa Prices Aren’t Melting Hershey Stock After Earnings
The chocolate maker easily beats quarterly estimates but issues disappointing guidance because of higher cocoa prices.
Hershey shares jump on earnings beat, outlook weighed by cocoa cost
Investing.com - Shares in Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) jumped about 5% in early trading on Thursday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings on that surpassed analyst expectations, but warned of significant pressure on 2025 earnings due to surging cocoa prices.
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Hershey’s Cocoa Procurement Strategy: Balancing Risks and Opportunities
Initially, concerns were raised when Hershey sought permission from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to purchase a significant amount of cocoa, which led to speculation about rising ...
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Hershey's Cocoa Hedging May Not Support The Stock Price
Hershey's large cocoa purchase amid surging prices may hurt margins, with cocoa prices up 300% since 2023, risking further financial strain. Operational challenges persist, with disappointing Q3 ...
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Timeless Treat: Hershey's Chocolate Cake Straight from the Box to Your Oven
Some recipes are unforgettable, and the Back-of-the-Box Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is one of them. This classic dessert ...