Higher Cocoa Prices Aren’t Melting Hershey Stock

Surge in Cocoa Prices Shows Why Hershey Bets on Derivatives
The American chocolatier records a $460 million pretax gain on commodity derivatives as cocoa futures hit record highs last year.
Higher Cocoa Prices Aren’t Melting Hershey Stock After Earnings
The chocolate maker easily beats quarterly estimates but issues disappointing guidance because of higher cocoa prices.
Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices
The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that would reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.
Hershey Earnings Beat Forecasts, but High Cocoa Prices Sour Outlook
Hershey's quarterly profit and sales beat analysts' expectations, but the candy maker warned that surging cocoa prices will hurt its financial performance this year. Chief Executive Michele Buck sai
Hershey's Stock Pops As Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations—But Cocoa Prices Loom Over 2025 Outlook
Hershey's Q4 earnings beat expectations, driven by strong sales growth, but rising cocoa prices pose challenges for its 2025 earnings outlook.
Hershey forecasts lower-than-expected 2025 profit on higher cocoa prices
Hershey forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday as record cocoa prices weigh on the Kit Kat maker's margins.
Hershey shares jump on earnings beat, outlook weighed by cocoa cost
Investing.com - Shares in Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) jumped about 5% in early trading on Thursday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings on that surpassed analyst expectations, but warned of significant pressure on 2025 earnings due to surging cocoa prices.
Hershey Stock Rises as Higher Prices Help Firm Offset Soaring Cocoa Costs
Key Takeaways Hershey beat profit and sales estimates as the chocolate maker's price hikes helped to offset the higher cost of cocoa.The company also cut selling, marketing, and administrative expenses.
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Cocoa prices hit record high: What does this mean for industry?
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Is the key to the cocoa crisis a blend of cocoa powder and fat?
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Mondelez forecasts steep drop in annual profit on soaring cocoa prices
Cadbury-parent Mondelez International forecast a bigger-than-estimated drop in its annual profit on Tuesday, signaling ...
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Rising cocoa prices set to test confectionery innovation for Easter
Explore the impact of soaring cocoa prices on chocolate makers, consumer demand, and Easter product launches in 2025.
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Mondelēz International predicts trauma as cocoa prices set to rise
In the heat of a turbulent year of soaring cocoa prices and political uncertainty, Mondelēz International managed to grow, ...
Cocoa prices will likely stay firm on support from weather conditions
Cocoa prices expected to remain firm due to weather conditions, with concerns over supply deficits driving up prices.
Hershey anticipates balanced growth in 2026 with strategic pricing and innovation
CEO Michele Buck emphasized the company’s focus on achieving balanced top-and-bottom-line growth in 2026 despite elevated cocoa prices. She highlighted the use of multiple levers, including pricing, ...
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Demand Concerns Hammer Cocoa Prices
ICE NY cocoa (CCH25) today is down -364 (-3.34%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25) is down -284 (-3.31%). Cocoa prices ...