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Hershey Forecasts 4-5% Sales Growth and 30-35% EPS Increase in 2026 → Investor Day March 31

Hershey provided 2026 financial guidance forecasting 4-5% sales growth and a dramatic 30-35% EPS increase as cocoa commodity prices begin to normalize after 2025's record highs created significant margin headwinds. The company's Investor Day scheduled for March 31 is expected to detail a multi-year strategy, with analysts assigning a Strong Buy consensus rating based on the earnings recovery thesis. Risks include cocoa price volatility remaining elevated beyond expectations, potential consumer trading down from premium chocolate brands, and execution challenges in expanding the snacking portfolio.

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