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Did The Hershey Company Beat Earnings?
The Hershey Company (HSY) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.79B, up 6.6% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $1.90. That topped the $1.45 analyst estimate by 31.0% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — The Hershey Company’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full HSY stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
HSY Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $1.45 | $1.90 | Beat +31.0% |
| Q1 '26 | $2.05 | $2.35 | Beat +14.6% |
| Q4 '25 | $1.40 | $1.71 | Beat +22.1% |
| Q3 '25 | $1.06 | $1.30 | Beat +22.6% |
| Q2 '25 | $1.00 | $1.21 | Beat +21.0% |
| Q1 '25 | $1.93 | $2.09 | Beat +8.3% |
The Hershey Company Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.99B | 2.89B | 2.81B | 2.61B | 3.18B | 3.09B | 3.1B | 2.79B |
| Gross margin | 41.3% | 54.0% | 33.7% | 30.5% | 31.6% | 37.0% | 39.4% | 45.3% |
| Operating margin | 20.5% | 32.5% | 13.2% | 7.4% | 12.9% | 14.4% | 20.6% | 23.1% |
| Net income | 446M | 797M | 224M | 63M | 276M | 320M | 435M | 458M |
| Net margin | 14.9% | 27.6% | 8.0% | 2.4% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 14.0% | 16.4% |
| EPS | $2.34 | $2.69 | $2.09 | $1.21 | $1.30 | $1.71 | $2.35 | $1.90 |
The Hershey Company Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, The Hershey Company’s quarterly revenue moved from $2.99B to $2.79B. Net margin expanded from 14.9% to 16.4%, against a 45.3% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. The Hershey Company has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is The Hershey Company’s Next Earnings Date?
The Hershey Company reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the HSY earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: The Hershey Company Earnings
The Hershey Company's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
The Hershey Company reported Q2 '26 EPS of $1.90 on revenue of $2.79B (+6.6% YoY). The Hershey Company beat estimates, reporting $1.90 vs. the $1.45 estimate.
The Hershey Company reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.79B, up 6.6% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the HSY AI Score.
