Cocoa, Hershey

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.
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
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.
How Hershey Used Derivatives to Ease the Burden of High Cocoa Prices
Record-breaking cocoa prices have left a bitter taste for candy companies, but Pennsylvania-based Hershey said it booked a $460 million pretax gain last year from its commodity derivative positions, w
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. Learn more on HSY stock here.
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
Key Takeaways Hershey beat profit and sales estimates as the chocolate maker's price hikes helped to offset the higher cost of cocoa.The company also cut selling, marketing, and administrative expenses.
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 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.
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.
Is Hershey Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
If you don't own Hershey, but buy into the hold thesis, you might want to add it to your portfolio. But there's one key issue ...
Hershey: You Don't Need AI To Make Money; All You Need Is Candy Bar
Hershey's current stock decline is due to high cocoa prices, but historical trends suggest recovery once prices normalize.
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Higher cocoa prices will pressure Hershey's stock, analyst says
Piper Sandler downgrades Hershey Co. to underweight from neutral on expectation of stubbornly high cocoa prices Hershey Co.'s stock fell Friday, as Piper Sandler cut its rating on the ...
Hershey price target lowered to $160 from $170 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $160 from $170 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company guided ...
Hershey's FY25 guidance sets a reasonable floor for growth - analyst
Hershey's outlook for FY25 remains positive despite rising cocoa prices, with potential upside drivers outweighing risks, ...
Citi upgrades Hershey stock to neutral
Citi upgraded Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) to "Neutral" given a more balanced risk-reward profile following the company's 2025 earnings guidance but lowered its price target to $154 from $159, adjusting for ...
Hershey price target lowered to $149 from $164 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $149 from $164 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The stock’s recent ...