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Hershey HSY Q2 2026 earnings

Reported July 30, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$2.8BBeat by $153.9M
Adjusted EPS$1.90Beat by $0.47
Revenue estimate$2.6B
EPS estimate$1.43
We delivered a strong first half, with reported net sales up 8.7%, organic net sales up 5.8% and meaningful earnings recovery. We enter the second half with momentum, compelling growth plans, and increased investment behind our brands, merchandising, and innovation. With cost visibility and operating flexibility, we are well positioned to navigate dynamic markets and deliver on our full-year financial commitments
Kirk Tanner

Next report

Oct 29, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$3.3B
EPS estimate$2.11

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$2.8B+6.6%
Gross profit$1.3B+58.7%
Operating income$642.6M+233%
Net income$457.7M+630%
EPS (diluted)$2.26+629%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$791.2M-13.3%
Total debt$5.5B+828%
Total assets$14.0B+2.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$419.3M+274%
CapEx$89.8M+5.6%
Free cash flow$329.5M+1,115%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 08/27/26
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Market cap$37.24B+1.1%
Enterprise value$41.95B+14.9%
P/E25×+0.9×
P/S3.1×-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin38.4%-1.7pp
Operating margin17.8%-0.9pp
Net margin12.2%-1.3pp
FCF margin18.3%+3.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio1.2×-0.3×

Segments

By segment

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North America Confectionery$2.2B+4.2%
North America Salty Snacks$387.8M+22.9%
International$225.9M+5.7%

By geography

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United States$2.4B

FAQ

When did Hershey report Q2 2026 earnings?
Hershey (HSY) reported Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026 before market open.
What were Hershey's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
Hershey reported revenue of $2.8B and adjusted eps of $1.90 for Q2 2026.
Did Hershey beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $2.6B by $153.9M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.47.
How did Hershey's Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 6.6% from $2.6B a year earlier.
Where can I find Hershey's Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001628280-26-050769) and the 10-Q periodic report (0001628280-26-050900) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.