Fresh perspective might just be what the doctor ordered - in this case the board of Hershey bringing in a new CEO almost a ...

Here's why cocoa prices are a near-term issue, but are highly unlikely to derail Hershey over the long term. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are ...

Cocoa prices - which have nearly tripled in value this year - currently form about 20% and 10% of Hershey and Mondelez's cost-of-goods-sold (COGS), respectively, according to Jefferies.

Hershey ended a turbulent 2024 relatively well while surging cocoa prices affected the company. Derivative hedges eased earnings pressure in 2024 against stagnating adjusted earnings. After a more ...

Hershey says ‘historic’ cocoa inflation could push prices higher Prices have doubled in the past year as West African growers have been hit with extreme weather. Posted February 8, 2024 ...

The price of cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, is at or near all-time highs on global markets, with costs having soared 150% from a year ago. The main reason for the spike — extreme weather.

Hershey's stock has fallen 11.1% in 2025, while the S&P 500 SPX has gained 4%. The continuous cocoa contract (CC00) has fallen 6.3% so far this year but it's up about 49% in the past three months ...

Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends with rising cocoa costs that are leading to higher prices for chocolate. Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past ...

Hershey's large cocoa purchase amid surging prices may hurt margins, with cocoa prices up 300% since 2023, risking further financial strain. Learn more on HSY stock here.

Hershey (HSY-3.17%) is struggling today. One of the biggest problems is inflation, but not the kind that consumers dealt with coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Cocoa prices are sky-high ...