HSY · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Capital Expenditures

HERSHEY CO · 2026-10-29 · Importance 47 · Surprise 32 · In source text

Hershey reported capital expenditures, including capitalized software, of $305.0 million for the first nine months of 2026, compared with $316.5 million in the same 2025 period. The company expects full-year 2026 capital expenditures, including capitalized software, of approximately $425 million to $475 million, reflecting a trend toward historical levels as key strategic initiatives wind down. Hershey intends to fund its 2026 capital requirements with existing cash and internally generated funds.

Key facts

• Hershey expected 2026 capital expenditures, including capitalized software, to be approximately $425 million to $475 million, reflecting a return toward historical levels as key strategic initiatives wind down. source
• Capital expenditures, including capitalized software, were $305.0 million in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $316.5 million in the same period of 2025. source
• Hershey used $294.1 million for investing activities in the first nine months of 2026, $88.1 million less than the $382.2 million used in the same period of 2025. source
• Hershey intended to use existing cash and internally generated funds to meet its 2026 capital requirements. source

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