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The Hershey Company reports sales boost following LesserEvil acquisition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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The Hershey Company reported Net Sales of $3,275.5 million, representing a 3% increase driven by net price realization. North America Salty Snacks Net Sales grew 22.3%, which the company attributed primarily to a 20 percentage point benefit from the acquisition of LesserEvil. Adjusted EPS increased 103.1% compared to the prior year quarter.

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Why it matters

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The acquisition of LesserEvil contributed to a 200 basis point benefit in the full-year 2026 sales guidance. The company also reported an Adjusted Operating Profit of $754.0 million, an increase of 78.5% over the prior year quarter.

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Who's involved

  • LesserEvilAmerican snack food company integrated through strategic acquisitions
  • The Hershey CompanyAmerican corporation that integrated LesserEvil through strategic acquisitions

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  • The Hershey CompanySpeculative

    The Hershey Company might see its full-year 2026 sales guidance increase due to the benefit derived from the LesserEvil acquisition.

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