The company said consolidated net sales for Q3 2026 rose to $3,275.5 million, up 3.0%, and organic, constant currency net sales grew 0.8%. Net income was $580.8 million, and diluted earnings per share were $2.88.

1. 01

   The company said consolidated net sales for Q3 2026 rose to $3,275.5 million, up 3.0%, and organic, constant currency net sales grew 0.8%. Net income was $580.8 million, and diluted earnings per share were $2.88.

2. 02

   Hershey said its reported gross margin for Q3 was 46.1%, up 1,350 basis points from 32.6% a year earlier. It said reported operating profit rose 88.1% to $817.7 million, and the operating profit margin was 25.0%.

3. 03

   The company disclosed the following items for Q3: a pre-tax Derivative Mark-to-Market Gains item of $(113.4) million ($(0.56) per diluted share) and a pre-tax Acquisition and Integration-Related Activities item of $36.4 million ($0.18 per diluted share). Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.64.

4. 04

   The company said it updated its full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share growth outlook to 36% to 38.5% from the prior 32.5% to 35%. It said the outlook does not include potential future tariff refunds.

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