HSY · News · 20260804N

Capital Return Program

HERSHEY CO · 2026-08-04 · Importance 89 · Surprise 82

Hershey announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, materially exceeding the $84 million threshold. The program was reported alongside an increase in full-year 2026 earnings guidance and commentary on the company’s cash-generation confidence. The announcement adds a significant capital-allocation commitment beyond the company’s quarterly dividend of $1.452 per share.

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