HSY · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Net Income and Profitability

HERSHEY CO · 2026-10-29 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · In source text

Third-quarter net income increased 110.2% to $580.8 million and diluted EPS increased 111.8% to $2.88. First-nine-month net income rose 161.6% to $1,473.6 million, while diluted EPS rose 162.5% to $7.27. Higher gross profit was the principal driver in both periods, partly offset by higher SM&A and income taxes; the nine-month comparison also included higher interest expense.

Key facts

• Third-quarter 2026 net income was $580.8 million, up $304.5 million or 110.2% from $276.3 million in third-quarter 2025. source
• Third-quarter diluted EPS was $2.88, up $1.52 or 111.8% from $1.36 in third-quarter 2025. source
• First-nine-months 2026 net income was $1,473.6 million, up $910.4 million or 161.6% from $563.2 million in the same period of 2025. source
• First-nine-months diluted EPS was $7.27, up $4.50 or 162.5% from $2.77 in the same period of 2025. source

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