3 unchanged sentences
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Net sales $ 2,787,306 $ 2,614,718 $ 5,891,473 $ 5,420,137
26 unchanged sentences
(in thousands)
−Removed: For the Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
−Removed: Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount
+Added: For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount
Net income $ 457,665 $ 62,719 $ 892,770 $ 286,922
15 unchanged sentences
(in thousands, except share data)
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Current assets:
27 unchanged sentences
Common stock, shares issued:
−Removed: 166,939,511 at March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025
+Added: 166,939,511 at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025
166,939 166,939
Class B common stock, shares issued:
−Removed: 54,613,514 at March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025
+Added: 54,613,514 at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025
54,614 54,614
2 unchanged sentences
Treasury—common stock shares, at cost:
−Removed: 18,715,197 at March 29, 2026 and 18,713,369 at December 31, 2025
+Added: 20,637,517 at June 28, 2026 and 18,713,369 at December 31, 2025
( 2,689,761 ) ( 2,259,553 )
7 unchanged sentences
(in thousands)
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Operating Activities
4 unchanged sentences
Deferred income taxes 35,462 ( 16,036 )
−Removed: Unrealized losses on derivative contracts 105,204 270,794
+Added: Unrealized (gains) losses on derivative contracts ( 10,185 ) 464,739
Other 60,799 42,761
11 unchanged sentences
Receipts related to equity investments in tax credit qualifying partnerships 8,498 9,026
+Added: Purchase of intangible assets — ( 73,597 )
Other investing activities ( 3,634 ) ( 6,595 )
1 unchanged sentence
Financing Activities
−Removed: Net decrease in short-term debt ( 48,001 ) ( 1,165,724 )
+Added: Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt 206,068 ( 1,151,638 )
Long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs — 1,984,545
5 unchanged sentences
( 16,705 ) ( 16,197 )
−Removed: Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities ( 402,844 ) 537,076
+Added: Contingent consideration paid ( 16,632 ) —
+Added: Net cash used in financing activities ( 828,079 ) ( 22,492 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,874 ( 3,026 )
9 unchanged sentences
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
−Removed: For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025
+Added: For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025
(in thousands)
7 unchanged sentences
Stockholders’
−Removed: Balance, December 31, 2025
+Added: Balance, March 29, 2026
$ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,435,194 $ 5,643,428 $ ( 2,316,416 ) $ ( 249,911 ) $ 4,733,848
Net income 457,665 457,665
−Removed: Other comprehensive loss ( 2,561 ) ( 2,561 )
+Added: Other comprehensive income 19,362 19,362
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
6 unchanged sentences
Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax) ( 374,343 ) ( 374,343 )
+Added: Balance, June 28, 2026
+Added: $ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,447,283 $ 5,814,164 $ ( 2,689,761 ) $ ( 230,549 ) $ 4,562,690
+Added: Stock Class B
+Added: Stock Additional
+Added: Capital Retained
+Added: Earnings Treasury
+Added: Stock Accumulated Other
+Added: Comprehensive
+Added: (Loss) Income Total
+Added: Stockholders’
Balance, March 30, 2025
$ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,372,137 $ 5,652,065 $ ( 2,269,560 ) $ ( 291,299 ) $ 4,684,896
+Added: Net income 62,719 62,719
+Added: Other comprehensive income 20,875 20,875
+Added: Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
+Added: Common Stock, $ 1.370 per share
+Added: ( 203,921 ) ( 203,921 )
+Added: Class B Common Stock, $ 1.245 per share
+Added: ( 67,994 ) ( 67,994 )
+Added: Stock-based compensation 17,555 17,555
+Added: Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions ( 1,819 ) 2,307 488
+Added: Balance, June 29, 2025
+Added: $ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,387,873 $ 5,442,869 $ ( 2,267,253 ) $ ( 270,424 ) $ 4,514,618
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 6
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
+Added: For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025
+Added: (in thousands)
Stock Class B
9 unchanged sentences
Net income 892,770 892,770
−Removed: Other comprehensive loss 12,591 12,591
+Added: Other comprehensive income 16,801 16,801
Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
5 unchanged sentences
Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions ( 14,060 ) 13,405 ( 655 )
−Removed: Balance, March 30, 2025
+Added: Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax) ( 443,613 ) ( 443,613 )
+Added: Balance, June 28, 2026
$ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,447,283 $ 5,814,164 $ ( 2,689,761 ) $ ( 230,549 ) $ 4,562,690
+Added: Stock Class B
+Added: Stock Additional
+Added: Capital Retained
+Added: Earnings Treasury
+Added: Stock Accumulated Other
+Added: Comprehensive
+Added: (Loss) Income Total
+Added: Stockholders’
+Added: Balance, December 31, 2024
+Added: $ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,377,226 $ 5,698,316 $ ( 2,278,551 ) $ ( 303,890 ) $ 4,714,654
+Added: Net income 286,922 286,922
+Added: Other comprehensive income 33,466 33,466
+Added: Dividends (including dividend equivalents):
+Added: Common Stock, $ 2.740 per share
+Added: ( 406,381 ) ( 406,381 )
+Added: Class B Common Stock, $ 2.490 per share
+Added: ( 135,988 ) ( 135,988 )
+Added: Stock-based compensation 31,202 31,202
+Added: Exercise of stock options and incentive-based transactions ( 20,555 ) 11,298 ( 9,257 )
+Added: Repurchase of common stock (including excise tax) — —
+Added: Balance, June 29, 2025
+Added: $ — $ 166,939 $ 54,614 $ 1,387,873 $ 5,442,869 $ ( 2,267,253 ) $ ( 270,424 ) $ 4,514,618
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 7
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The financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the indicated periods.
−Removed: Operating results for the quarter ended March 29, 2026 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026 because of seasonal effects on our business.
+Added: Operating results for the quarter ended June 28, 2026 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026 because of seasonal effects on our business.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (our “2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K”), which provides a more complete understanding of our accounting policies, financial position, operating results and other matters.
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The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination and, accordingly, LesserEvil has been included within the North America Salty Snacks segment from the date of acquisition.
−Removed: The purchase consideration, inclusive of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration and certain holdbacks, was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as follows:
−Removed: Initial Allocation
+Added: The purchase consideration, inclusive of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration, was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as follows:
+Added: Initial Allocation (1) Adjustments Final Allocation
Goodwill $ 289,142 $ ( 7,213 ) $ 281,929
7 unchanged sentences
Net assets acquired $ 815,150 $ ( 5,000 ) $ 810,150
−Removed: The purchase price allocation presented above is preliminary.
−Removed: We are in the process of evaluating additional information necessary to finalize the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date including, but not limited to, post-closing adjustments to the working capital acquired including certain holdbacks, as well as the valuation and step-up on property, plant and equipment.
−Removed: The final fair value determination could result in material adjustments to the values presented in the preliminary purchase price allocation, including other intangible assets and goodwill.
−Removed: We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation by mid-2026.
+Added: (1) As reported in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+Added: The purchase price allocation presented above has been finalized as of the second quarter of 2026.
+Added: The measurement period adjustments to the initial allocation were based on more detailed information obtained about the specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed, specifically, post-closing adjustments to the working capital acquired including certain holdbacks, as well as the valuation and step-up on property, plant and equipment.
Goodwill was determined as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including the identifiable intangible assets).
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
−Removed: The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended March 29, 2026 are as follows:
+Added: The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the six months ended June 28, 2026 are as follows:
North America Confectionery North America Salty Snacks International Total
1 unchanged sentence
$ 2,039,098 $ 946,143 $ 10,764 $ 2,996,005
+Added: Measurement period adjustments — ( 7,213 ) — ( 7,213 )
Foreign currency translation ( 3,510 ) — 327 ( 3,183 )
−Removed: Balance at March 29, 2026
+Added: Balance at June 28, 2026
$ 2,035,588 $ 938,930 $ 11,091 $ 2,985,609
4 unchanged sentences
The following table provides the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization
8 unchanged sentences
$ 2,425,103 $ 2,475,698
−Removed: Total amortization expense for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 was $ 24,974 and $ 20,568 , respectively.
+Added: Total amortization expense for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was $ 24,972 and $ 21,188 , respectively.
+Added: Total amortization expense for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was $ 49,946 and $ 41,756 , respectively.
SHORT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
1 unchanged sentence
As a source of short-term financing, we utilize cash on hand and commercial paper or bank loans with an original maturity of three months or less.
−Removed: As of March 29, 2026, we maintained a $ 1.875 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with the option to increase the aggregate amount of the commitments by up to $ 1 billion with the consent of the lenders.
+Added: As of June 28, 2026, we maintained a $ 1.875 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with the option to increase the aggregate amount of the commitments by up to $ 1 billion with the consent of the lenders.
The credit facility is scheduled to expire on October 21, 2030;
1 unchanged sentence
The credit agreements governing the credit facility contain certain financial and other covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default.
−Removed: As of March 29, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants pertaining to the credit facility, and we had no significant compensating balance agreements that legally restricted access to these funds.
+Added: As of June 28, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants pertaining to the credit facility, and we had no significant compensating balance agreements that legally restricted access to these funds.
For more information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In addition to the revolving credit facility, we maintain lines of credit with domestic and international commercial banks.
−Removed: We had short-term foreign bank loans against these lines of credit for $ 169,455 at March 29, 2026 and $ 218,546 at December 31, 2025.
Commitment fees relating to our revolving credit facility and lines of credit are not material.
−Removed: As of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had no outstanding commercial paper.
+Added: Short-term debt consisted of the following:
+Added: June 28, 2026
+Added: December 31, 2025
+Added: Short-term foreign bank borrowings against lines of credit $ 157,274 $ 218,546
+Added: commercial paper 264,271 —
+Added: Total short-term debt $ 421,545 $ 218,546
+Added: Weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper 3.7 % — %
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 11
6 unchanged sentences
Maturity Date
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
2.300 % Notes
32 unchanged sentences
Net interest expense consists of the following:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Interest expense $ 57,813 $ 60,445 $ 114,689 $ 115,361
19 unchanged sentences
We generally hedge commodity price risks for 3 - to 24-month periods.
−Removed: Our open commodity derivative contracts had a notional value of $ 925,182 as of March 29, 2026 and $ 973,083 as of December 31, 2025.
+Added: Our open commodity derivative contracts had a notional value of $ 504,114 as of June 28, 2026 and $ 973,083 as of December 31, 2025.
Derivatives used to manage commodity price risk are not designated for hedge accounting treatment.
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The contracts are either designated as cash flow hedges or are undesignated.
−Removed: The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges was $ 157,838 at March 29, 2026 and $ 223,962 at December 31, 2025.
+Added: The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges was $ 83,907 at June 28, 2026 and $ 223,962 at December 31, 2025.
The effective portion of the changes in fair value on these contracts is recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.
−Removed: The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $ 63,653 at March 29, 2026 and $ 59,970 at December 31, 2025.
+Added: The net notional amount of foreign exchange contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $ 61,888 at June 28, 2026 and $ 59,970 at December 31, 2025.
The change in fair value on these instruments is recorded directly in cost of sales or selling, marketing and administrative (“SM&A”) expense, depending on the nature of the underlying exposure.
7 unchanged sentences
The change in fair value of these derivatives is recorded in SM&A expense, together with the change in the related liabilities.
−Removed: The notional amount of the contracts outstanding at March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $ 37,119 and $ 35,896 , respectively.
+Added: The notional amount of the contracts outstanding at June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $ 34,251 and $ 35,896 , respectively.
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 13
2 unchanged sentences
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: The following table presents the classification of derivative assets and liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: The following table presents the classification of derivative assets and liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Assets (1) Liabilities (1) Assets (1) Liabilities (1)
9 unchanged sentences
Derivative liabilities are classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
−Removed: (2) As of March 29, 2026, amounts reflected on a net basis in liabilities were assets of $ 96,101 and liabilities of $ 214,024 , which are associated with cash transfers receivable or payable on commodities futures contracts reflecting the change in quoted market prices on the last trading day for the period.
+Added: (2) As of June 28, 2026, amounts reflected on a net basis in liabilities were assets of $ 48,630 and liabilities of $ 60,643 , which are associated with cash transfers receivable or payable on commodities futures contracts reflecting the change in quoted market prices on the last trading day for the period.
The comparable amounts reflected on a net basis in liabilities at December 31, 2025 were assets of $ 46,467 and liabilities of $ 63,531 .
−Removed: At March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the remaining amount reflected in assets and liabilities related to the fair value of other non-exchange traded derivative instruments, respectively.
+Added: At June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the remaining amount reflected in assets and liabilities related to the fair value of other non-exchange traded derivative instruments, respectively.
+Added: Income Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments
+Added: The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was as follows:
+Added: Non-designated Hedges Cash Flow Hedges
+Added: Gains (losses) recognized in income (a) Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) Gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated OCI (“AOCI”) into income (b)
+Added: 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025
+Added: Commodities futures and options
+Added: $ 85,867 $ ( 31,545 ) $ — $ — $ — $ —
+Added: Foreign exchange contracts 223 4,432 ( 2,167 ) ( 6,305 ) ( 4,358 ) ( 246 )
+Added: Interest rate swap agreements
+Added: — — — — ( 1,984 ) ( 2,274 )
+Added: Deferred compensation derivatives
+Added: 5,985 2,876 — — —
+Added: $ 92,075 $ ( 24,237 ) $ ( 2,167 ) $ ( 6,305 ) $ ( 6,342 ) $ ( 2,520 )
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 14
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(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: Income Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments
−Removed: The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 was as follows:
+Added: The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 was as follows:
Non-designated Hedges Cash Flow Hedges
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Losses reclassified from AOCI into income for interest rate swap agreements were included in interest expense.
−Removed: The amount of pre-tax net loss on derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency forward exchange contracts expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months was approximately $ 2,686 as of March 29, 2026.
+Added: The amount of pre-tax net loss on derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency forward exchange contracts expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months was approximately $ 8,001 as of June 28, 2026.
This amount is primarily associated with interest rate swap agreements.
9 unchanged sentences
(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis as of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
+Added: The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
Assets / Liabilities
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
−Removed: March 29, 2026:
+Added: June 28, 2026:
Derivative Instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts (1) $ — $ 2,856 $ — $ 2,856
+Added: Deferred compensation derivatives (2) $ — $ 5,985 $ — $ 5,985
Commodities futures and options (3) $ 3,932 $ — $ — $ 3,932
Foreign exchange contracts (1) $ — $ 3,443 $ — $ 3,443
−Removed: Deferred compensation derivatives (2) — 3,270 — 3,270
Commodities futures and options (3) $ 12,720 $ — $ — $ 12,720
1 unchanged sentence
Foreign exchange contracts (1) $ — $ 2,443 $ — $ 2,443
−Removed: Deferred compensation derivatives (2) $ — $ — $ — $ —
Commodities futures and options (3) $ 465 $ — $ — $ 465
7 unchanged sentences
Other Financial Instruments
−Removed: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximated fair values as of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025 because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
+Added: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximated fair values as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025 because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar debt issues and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.
1 unchanged sentence
Fair Value Carrying Value
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025 June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Current portion of long-term debt $ 503,019 $ 498,788 $ 504,167 $ 503,327
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(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: The components of lease expense for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Three Months Ended
−Removed: Lease expense Classification March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Lease expense Classification June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Operating lease cost Cost of sales or SM&A (1) $ 16,264 $ 15,815
3 unchanged sentences
Net lease cost (2) $ 19,671 $ 19,032
+Added: The components of lease expense for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: Lease expense Classification June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Operating lease cost Cost of sales or SM&A (1) $ 32,646 $ 30,026
+Added: Finance lease cost:
+Added: Amortization of ROU assets Depreciation and amortization (1) 4,460 4,352
+Added: Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense, net 2,340 2,249
+Added: Net lease cost (2) $ 39,446 $ 36,627
(1) Supply chain-related amounts were included in cost of sales.
1 unchanged sentence
Information regarding our lease terms and discount rates were as follows:
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
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Finance leases 6.2 % 6.3 %
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 18
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases were as follows:
−Removed: Leases Classification March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: Leases Classification June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Operating lease ROU assets Other non-current assets $ 301,914 $ 325,345
8 unchanged sentences
Total lease liabilities $ 388,173 $ 409,018
−Removed: The Hershey Company | Q1 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 17
−Removed: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
−Removed: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
−Removed: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: The maturities of our lease liabilities as of March 29, 2026 were as follows:
+Added: The maturities of our lease liabilities as of June 28, 2026 were as follows:
Operating leases Finance leases Total
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Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
5 unchanged sentences
Finance leases 5,333 62
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 19
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
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We regularly review our investments and adjust accordingly for capital contributions, dividends received and other-than-temporary impairments.
−Removed: Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $ 179,399 and $ 176,567 as of March 29, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
+Added: Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $ 174,834 and $ 176,567 as of June 28, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
BUSINESS REALIGNMENT ACTIVITIES
We periodically undertake business realignment activities designed to increase our efficiency and focus our business in support of our key growth strategies.
−Removed: The Hershey Company | Q1 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 18
−Removed: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
−Removed: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
−Removed: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative
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At the conclusion of the program in 2026, ongoing annual savings are expected to be approximately $ 400,000 .
−Removed: Since inception through March 29, 2026, we recognized total costs associated with the AAA Initiative of $ 190,295 .
+Added: Since inception through June 28, 2026, we recognized total costs associated with the AAA Initiative of $ 198,655 .
These charges predominantly included employee severance and related separation benefits related to workforce reductions and third-party costs supporting the design and implementation of the new organizational structure, as well as technology capability costs.
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Costs associated with business realignment activities are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Selling, marketing and administrative expense 8,247 14,884 15,605 24,363
1 unchanged sentence
Costs associated with business realignment activities $ 8,362 $ 15,139 $ 21,718 $ 40,992
−Removed: Costs recorded by program during the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 related to these activities were as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 20
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
+Added: Costs recorded by program during the three and six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 related to these activities were as follows:
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative:
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Total $ 8,362 $ 15,139 $ 21,718 $ 40,992
−Removed: The following table presents the liability activity for costs qualifying as exit and disposal costs for the three months ended March 29, 2026:
+Added: The following table presents the liability activity for costs qualifying as exit and disposal costs for the six months ended June 28, 2026:
Liability balance at December 31, 2025 (1)
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Cash payments ( 2,429 )
−Removed: Liability balance at March 29, 2026 (1)
+Added: Liability balance at June 28, 2026 (1)
(1) The liability balances reflected above are reported within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
(2) The costs reflected in the liability roll-forward represent employee-related charges.
−Removed: The Hershey Company | Q1 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 19
−Removed: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
−Removed: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
−Removed: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
The majority of our taxable income is generated in the United States and taxed at the United States statutory rate of 21 %.
−Removed: The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 were 26.6 % and 30.7 %, respectively.
−Removed: Relative to the statutory rate, the 2026 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by foreign rate differential and state taxes.
+Added: The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were 24.4 % and 39.3 %, respectively.
+Added: The 2025 effective tax rate was higher due to the impact of tax reserves and foreign rate differentials related to mark-to-market activity.
+Added: Relative to the statutory rate, the 2026 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by state taxes and foreign rate differential.
The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the United States, including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions.
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Based on our current assessments, we believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties.
−Removed: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
−Removed: On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into law.
−Removed: The OBBBA introduces changes to United States tax policy, trade regulations, and federal spending priorities.
−Removed: Key provisions include the extension and modification of tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modification of certain energy-related tax credits and incentives, and timing of deductions related to certain domestic expenses.
−Removed: The OBBBA did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 29, 2026.
Organization for Economic Cooperation Development
In December 2021, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) introduced Global Anti-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Pillar Two regulations which aim to ensure that multi-national entities that exceed the threshold revenue levels are subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15% in jurisdictions where they operate.
−Removed: The Company is subject to OECD Pillar Two regulations, in certain jurisdictions which have enacted legislation, which may result in additional tax liabilities in jurisdictions where the effective tax rate falls below the 15% threshold.
−Removed: The Company has evaluated and will continue to monitor the impact of these new rules, including the OECD’s “Side by Side” administrative guidance released in January 2026, but does not anticipate that they will have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
+Added: The Company is subject to OECD Pillar Two regulations, in certain jurisdictions which have enacted legislation.
+Added: The existing legislation does not have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
+Added: The Company will continue to monitor impact as additional legislation is enacted, including the “side by side” administrative guidance released by the OECD in January 2026 which would exempt U.S.-parented companies from certain aspects of the global minimum tax regime.
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 21
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Net Periodic Benefit Cost
−Removed: The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025 March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Service cost $ 2,965 $ 3,537 $ 30 $ 29
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Amortization of net loss 1,854 3,554 991 314
+Added: Settlement loss 5,883 — — —
Total net periodic benefit cost $ 5,575 $ 3,404 $ 2,181 $ 1,479
−Removed: We made contributions of $ 465 and $ 2,872 to our pension plans and other benefits plans, respectively, during the first quarter of 2026.
−Removed: In the first quarter of 2025, we made contributions of $ 689 and $ 2,437 to our pension plans and other benefit plans, respectively.
+Added: We made contributions of $ 209 and $ 2,624 to our pension plans and other benefits plans, respectively, during the second quarter of 2026.
+Added: In the second quarter of 2025, we made contributions of $ 423 and $ 2,994 to our pension plans and other benefit plans, respectively.
The contributions in 2026 and 2025 also included benefit payments from our non-qualified pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans.
+Added: The components of net periodic benefit cost for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: Pension Benefits Other Benefits
+Added: Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Service cost $ 5,942 $ 7,039 $ 60 $ 56
+Added: Interest cost 16,002 18,469 2,511 2,460
+Added: Expected return on plan assets ( 24,731 ) ( 24,057 ) — —
+Added: Amortization of prior service credit ( 1,510 ) ( 1,779 ) ( 194 ) ( 192 )
+Added: Amortization of net loss 3,710 7,107 1,981 629
+Added: Settlement loss 5,883 — — —
+Added: Total net periodic benefit cost $ 5,296 $ 6,779 $ 4,358 $ 2,953
+Added: We made contributions of $ 674 and $ 5,496 to our pension plans and other benefits plans, respectively, during the first six months of 2026.
+Added: In the first six months of 2025, we made contributions of $ 1,112 and $ 5,431 to our pension plans and other benefit plans, respectively.
+Added: The contributions in 2026 and 2025 also included benefit payments from our non-qualified pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans.
The non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans are reflected within other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income (see Note 17 ).
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 22
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
+Added: During the first six months of 2026, we recognized pension settlement charges in The Hershey Retirement Plan for Salaried and Hourly Employees due to lump sum withdrawals by employees retiring or leaving the Company.
+Added: The non-cash settlement charges, which represent the acceleration of a portion of the respective plan’s accumulated unrecognized actuarial loss, were triggered when the cumulative lump sum distributions exceeded the plan’s anticipated annual service and interest costs.
+Added: In connection with the second quarter 2026 settlements, the related plan assets and liabilities were remeasured using a discount rate as of the remeasurement date that was 25 basis points higher than the rate as of December 31, 2025 and an expected rate of return on plan assets of 7.0 %, which was consistent with the rate as of December 31, 2025.
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
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In addition, historical data is used to estimate forfeiture rates and record share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.
−Removed: The Hershey Company | Q1 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 21
−Removed: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
−Removed: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
−Removed: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
For the periods presented, compensation expense for all types of stock-based compensation programs and the related income tax benefit recognized were as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Pre-tax compensation expense
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Compensation expenses for stock compensation plans are primarily included in SM&A expense.
−Removed: As of March 29, 2026, total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized was $ 132,516 and the weighted-average period over which this amount is expected to be recognized was approximately 2.0 years.
+Added: As of June 28, 2026, total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized was $ 107,265 and the weighted-average period over which this amount is expected to be recognized was approximately 1.8 years.
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 23
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
Stock Options
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Expense for stock options is based on grant date fair value and recognized on a straight-line method over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
−Removed: A summary of activity relating to grants of stock options for the period ended March 29, 2026 is as follows:
+Added: A summary of activity relating to grants of stock options for the period ended June 28, 2026 is as follows:
Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average
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Outstanding at beginning of year 368,560 $ 110.30 2.2 years
+Added: Granted 545 $ 208.99
Exercised ( 166,810 ) $ 101.38
−Removed: Outstanding as of March 29, 2026
+Added: Forfeited ( 381 ) $ 220.19
+Added: Expired ( 1,858 ) $ 125.05
+Added: Outstanding as of June 28, 2026
200,056 $ 117.60 2.1 years $ 12,720
−Removed: Options exercisable as of March 29, 2026
+Added: Options exercisable as of June 28, 2026
195,379 $ 116.09 2.0 years $ 12,678
−Removed: No options were granted for the periods ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025.
−Removed: The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $ 17,893 and $ 1,833 for the periods ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025, respectively.
+Added: The weighted-average fair value of options granted was $ 46.01 and $ 33.91 per share for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 respectively.
+Added: The fair value was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions:
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Dividend yields
+Added: Expected volatility 24.4 % 22.3 %
+Added: Risk-free interest rates
+Added: Expected term in years 6.3 6.3
+Added: The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $ 18,550 and $ 4,866 for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively.
Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units
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For performance-based condition components, we estimate the probability that the performance conditions will be achieved each quarter and adjust compensation expenses accordingly.
−Removed: The performance scores of PSU grants during the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 can range from 0 % to 250 % of the targeted amounts.
+Added: The performance scores of PSU grants during the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 can range from 0 % to 250 % of the targeted amounts.
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 24
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The grant date fair value of PSUs is determined based on the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing market price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant for performance-based components.
−Removed: During the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025, we awarded RSUs to certain executive officers and other key employees under the EICP.
+Added: During the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, we awarded RSUs to certain executive officers and other key employees under the EICP.
We also awarded RSUs to non-employee directors.
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The compensation expenses associated with non-employee director RSUs is recognized ratably over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
−Removed: A summary of activity relating to grants of PSUs and RSUs for the period ended March 29, 2026 is as follows:
+Added: A summary of activity relating to grants of PSUs and RSUs for the period ended June 28, 2026 is as follows:
Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units
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( 84,535 ) $ 184.42
−Removed: Outstanding as of March 29, 2026
+Added: Outstanding as of June 28, 2026
1,024,747 $ 203.18
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In addition, the table provides weighted average assumptions used to determine the fair value of the market-based total shareholder return component using the Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant.
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Units granted
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Expected volatility 24.6 % 21.7 %
−Removed: The fair value of shares vested totaled $ 47,478 and $ 46,251 for the periods ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025, respectively.
−Removed: Deferred PSUs, deferred RSUs and deferred stock units representing directors’ fees totaled 237,602 units as of March 29, 2026.
+Added: The fair value of shares vested totaled $ 51,027 and $ 49,576 for the periods ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, respectively.
+Added: Deferred PSUs, deferred RSUs and deferred stock units representing directors’ fees totaled 238,654 units as of June 28, 2026.
Each unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s Common Stock.
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 25
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
SEGMENT INFORMATION
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• North America Confectionery – This segment is responsible for our traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position in the United States and Canada.
−Removed: This includes our business in chocolate and
−Removed: The Hershey Company | Q1 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 23
−Removed: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
−Removed: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
−Removed: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines.
+Added: This includes our business in chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery, gum and refreshment products, protein bars, spreads, snack bites and mixes, as well as pantry and food service lines.
This segment also includes our retail operations, including Hershey’s Chocolate World stores in Hershey, Pennsylvania;
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(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: Our segment net sales and earnings for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 were as follows:
−Removed: For the three months ended March 29, 2026
+Added: Our segment net sales and earnings for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: For the three months ended June 28, 2026
North America Confectionery North America Salty Snacks International Total
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SM&A expense 282,973 65,911 48,300
+Added: Total segment income (loss) $ 705,785 $ 62,578 $ ( 5,145 ) $ 763,218
+Added: Unallocated corporate expense (1) 215,122
+Added: Unallocated mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives ( 102,907 )
+Added: Costs associated with business realignment activities (see Note 9 )
+Added: Operating profit $ 642,641
+Added: Interest expense, net (see Note 4 )
+Added: Other (income) expense, net (see Note 17 )
+Added: Income before income taxes $ 588,280
+Added: For the three months ended June 29, 2025
+Added: North America Confectionery North America Salty Snacks International Total
+Added: Net sales $ 2,085,468 $ 315,519 $ 213,731 $ 2,614,718
+Added: Cost of sales 1,274,772 194,534 148,412
+Added: SM&A expense 306,767 54,505 45,524
Total segment income $ 503,929 $ 66,480 $ 19,795 $ 590,204
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Income before income taxes $ 149,112
−Removed: For the three months ended March 30, 2025
+Added: (1) Includes centrally-managed (a) corporate functional costs relating to legal, treasury, finance, and human resources, (b) expenses associated with the oversight and administration of our global operations, including warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, information systems and global shared services, (c) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (d) acquisition and integration-related costs, and (e) other gains or losses that are not integral to segment performance.
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 27
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
+Added: Our segment net sales and earnings for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 were as follows:
+Added: For the six months ended June 28, 2026
North America Confectionery North America Salty Snacks International Total
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Unallocated corporate expense (1) 372,828
+Added: Unallocated mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives ( 72,723 )
+Added: Costs associated with business realignment activities (see Note 9 )
+Added: Operating profit $ 1,283,334
+Added: Interest expense, net (see Note 4 )
+Added: Other (income) expense, net (see Note 17 )
+Added: Income before income taxes $ 1,180,975
+Added: For the six months ended June 29, 2025
+Added: North America Confectionery North America Salty Snacks International Total
+Added: Net sales $ 4,385,608 $ 593,317 $ 441,212 $ 5,420,137
+Added: Cost of sales 2,589,848 375,172 302,396
+Added: SM&A expense 595,457 109,812 90,295
+Added: Total segment income $ 1,200,303 $ 108,333 $ 48,521 $ 1,357,157
+Added: Unallocated corporate expense (1) 341,952
Unallocated mark-to-market losses on commodity derivatives 412,181
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Activity within the unallocated mark-to-market adjustment for commodity derivatives is as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
−Removed: Net losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in income $ 28,909 $ 53,857
−Removed: Net gains on commodity derivative positions reclassified from unallocated to segment income 1,275 157,596
−Removed: Net losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative losses $ 30,184 $ 211,453
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in income $ ( 85,867 ) $ 31,545 $ ( 56,958 ) $ 85,402
+Added: Net (losses) gains on commodity derivative positions reclassified from unallocated to segment income ( 17,040 ) 169,182 ( 15,765 ) 326,779
+Added: Net (gains) losses on mark-to-market valuation of commodity derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative (gains) losses $ ( 102,907 ) $ 200,727 $ ( 72,723 ) $ 412,181
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 28
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(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
−Removed: As of March 29, 2026, the cumulative amount of mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives that have been recognized in our consolidated cost of sales and not yet allocated to reportable segments was $ 380,047 .
+Added: As of June 28, 2026, the cumulative amount of mark-to-market gains on commodity derivatives that have been recognized in our consolidated cost of sales and not yet allocated to reportable segments was $ 482,954 .
Based on our forecasts of the timing of the recognition of the underlying hedged items, we expect to reclassify net pre-tax gains on commodity derivatives of $ 283,942 to segment operating results in the next twelve months.
Depreciation and amortization expense included within segment income presented above is as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
North America Confectionery $ 80,358 $ 72,787 $ 157,875 $ 142,560
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Additional information regarding our net sales disaggregated by geographical region is as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
United States $ 2,438,474 $ 2,285,230 $ 5,149,947 $ 4,752,984
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A summary of our treasury stock activity is as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended March 29, 2026
+Added: Six Months Ended June 28, 2026
Shares Dollars
+Added: Shares repurchased in the open market under pre-approved share repurchase programs 1,030,614 $ 200,000
Shares repurchased in the open market to replace Treasury Stock issued for stock options and incentive compensation 1,215,696 239,354
+Added: Total share repurchases 2,246,310 439,354
Shares issued for stock options and incentive compensation ( 322,162 ) $ ( 13,405 )
Total net share repurchases 1,924,148 425,949
+Added: Excise tax associated with net share repurchases (1) — $ 4,259
+Added: Net change 1,924,148 $ 430,208
+Added: (1) A corresponding liability for excise tax associated with net share repurchases is classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued liabilities.
In December 2023, our Board of Directors approved a $ 500 million share repurchase authorization.
As a result of the share repurchase authorization, approximately $ 270 million remains available for repurchases under our December 2023 share repurchase authorization.
+Added: In June 2026, our Board of Directors approved an additional $ 500 million share repurchase authorization.
+Added: This program is to commence after the existing 2023 authorization is completed and is to be utilized at management’s discretion.
We are authorized to purchase our outstanding shares in open market and privately negotiated transactions.
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Purchases under approved share repurchase authorizations are in addition to our practice of buying back shares sufficient to offset those issued under incentive compensation plans.
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 29
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
CONTINGENCIES
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Common Stock Class B Common Stock Common Stock Class B Common Stock
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Earnings Per Share—diluted $ 2.26 $ 2.11 $ 0.31 $ 0.29
−Removed: The earnings per share calculations for the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025 excluded 14 and 27 stock options (in thousands), respectively, that would have been antidilutive.
+Added: The earnings per share calculations for the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 excluded 14 and 17 stock options (in thousands), respectively, that would have been antidilutive.
The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 31
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(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
+Added: Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
+Added: Common Stock Class B Common Stock Common Stock Class B Common Stock
+Added: Basic earnings per share:
+Added: Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid) $ 430,212 $ 144,180 $ 406,837 $ 135,988
+Added: Allocation of undistributed earnings 238,403 79,975 ( 191,695 ) ( 64,208 )
+Added: Total earnings—basic $ 668,615 $ 224,155 $ 215,142 $ 71,780
+Added: Denominator (shares in thousands):
+Added: Total weighted-average shares—basic 148,001 54,614 148,175 54,614
+Added: Earnings Per Share—basic $ 4.52 $ 4.10 $ 1.45 $ 1.31
+Added: Diluted earnings per share:
+Added: Allocation of total earnings used in basic computation $ 668,615 $ 224,155 $ 215,142 $ 71,780
+Added: Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B common stock to Common stock 224,155 — 71,780 —
+Added: Reallocation of undistributed earnings — ( 256 ) — 123
+Added: Total earnings—diluted $ 892,770 $ 223,899 $ 286,922 $ 71,903
+Added: Denominator (shares in thousands):
+Added: Number of shares used in basic computation 148,001 54,614 148,175 54,614
+Added: Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
+Added: Conversion of Class B common stock to Common shares outstanding 54,614 — 54,614 —
+Added: Employee stock options 100 — 193 —
+Added: Performance and restricted stock units 535 — 186 —
+Added: Total weighted-average shares—diluted 203,250 54,614 203,168 54,614
+Added: Earnings Per Share—diluted $ 4.39 $ 4.10 $ 1.41 $ 1.32
+Added: The earnings per share calculations for the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025 excluded 14 and 27 stock options (in thousands), respectively, that would have been antidilutive.
+Added: The Hershey Company | Q2 2026 Form 10-Q | Page 32
+Added: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
+Added: NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
+Added: (amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
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A summary of the components of other (income) expense, net is as follows:
−Removed: Three Months Ended
−Removed: March 29, 2026 March 30, 2025
+Added: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
+Added: June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025 June 28, 2026 June 29, 2025
Non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (see Note 11 )
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The components of certain asset accounts included within our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Raw materials $ 896,466 $ 762,391
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The components of certain liability and stockholders’ equity accounts included within our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
−Removed: March 29, 2026 December 31, 2025
+Added: June 28, 2026 December 31, 2025
Accounts payable:
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Compared sentence by sentence after normalising whitespace, quotation marks, case and digits, so re-formatting and restated figures do not read as changed language. Wording changes appear as one removal and one addition. The current filing and the prior one are authoritative.