The earnings call reflects a balanced outlook with significant challenges posed by tariffs and rising Cocoa costs, which are being actively mitigated. However, strong performance in international markets and the sweets and salty snacks categories provide a counterbalance to these challenges.
Company Guidance
During The Hershey Company's Q1 2025 earnings call, significant guidance metrics were provided, including the expectation of a 15 to 20 base point impact on Q2 due to tariffs, with potential unmitigated impacts of up to $100 million per quarter for Q3 and Q4. EPS for the first half of the year is anticipated to decline by about 30%, with Q2 gross margin expected to be down approximately 700 basis points. SG&A dollars are projected to increase significantly, with high teens year-over-year growth in Q2. The company expects EPS for the full year to be down in the mid-30s, anticipating a 40% decline in the back half of the year. Despite challenges, Hershey remains optimistic about actions to mitigate tariff impacts and sees a path to earnings growth in 2026, even with current Cocoa levels.
Strong Seasonal Chocolate Performance
The company experienced strong growth in seasonal chocolates in the first half, driven by Easter and robust innovation plans for the second half, indicating potential for growth in non-seasonal chocolate as well.
Positive International Growth
The international segment performed ahead of expectations with strong organic sales growth in Brazil and share gains in India and other markets, driven by Reese’s brand activation and innovation.
Resilience in Sweets and Salty Snacks Categories
Sweets and salty snacks categories are performing well, with sweets up 10% and gaining 100 basis points in market share, and salty snacks showing growth despite private label reductions.
The Hershey Company (HSY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
Missed
HSY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 01, 2025
$165.79
$165.73
-0.04%
Feb 06, 2025
$143.46
$149.78
+4.41%
Nov 07, 2024
$172.45
$168.58
-2.24%
Aug 01, 2024
$191.26
$193.33
+1.08%
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FAQ
When does The Hershey Company (HSY) report earnings?
The Hershey Company (HSY) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is The Hershey Company (HSY) earnings time?
The Hershey Company (HSY) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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