Hershey (HSY) backs FY26 guidance; adj. EPS growth view 30-35%, net sales growth 4-5%, organic sales growth 2.5-3.5%

Hershey's reaffirmation of its FY26 guidance, including a 30-35% adjusted EPS growth and net sales growth of 4-5%, signals strong confidence in demand and market positioning. The organic sales growth projection of 2.5-3.5% suggests a sustained focus on core operations, which may boost investor sentiment and support stock performance in the packaged foods sector, especially amidst competitive pressures.