Shares of chocolate company Hershey (NYSE:HSY)
fell 3.9% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results that, despite beating revenue expectations, showed a steep drop in profitability. Although sales grew by 6.5% year-on-year to $3.18 billion, the company's adjusted earnings per share fell by 44.4% to $1.30. Hershey's profits were squeezed by declining margins, with its gross margin falling 8.7 percentage points from the prior year due to higher input costs. The company's operating margin also compressed significantly. This sharp decline in profitability appeared to overshadow the strong sales figures, raising investor concerns about Hershey's ability to manage rising costs.
Washington D.C. – October 30, 2025 – The Federal Reserve, yesterday, delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75%-4.00%. This marks the second consecutive reduction in 2025, signaling a response to a softening labor market and ongoing
Wall Street saw a cautious tone on Thursday as major tech-heavy indexes edged lower, weighed down by mixed earnings from the mega-caps and the lingering impact of hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell th
Hershey (HSY) beat Q3 2025 earnings and revenue estimates, posting strong sales growth and a 22.2% EPS beat. The company also raised its full-year outlook.
Chocolate company Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 6.5% year on year to $3.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 22.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Global food prices continue to exert significant pressure on households and economies worldwide, with the latest data revealing a persistent upward trend and dire consequences, particularly for vulnerable populations. While some commodity prices have seen recent moderation, the overall cost of food remains elevated, leading to increased hunger, compromised nutrition,
Global markets for essential soft commodities—sugar, coffee, and cocoa—are currently navigating a tumultuous landscape marked by severe supply fears, escalating trade disputes, and the relentless impact of climate change. As of October 29, 2025, these intertwined forces are creating unprecedented volatility, driving prices to multi-year or even all-time
Wisconsin's beloved chocolate makers find themselves at a perilous "breaking point," grappling with an unprecedented confluence of skyrocketing global cocoa prices and the significant burden of Trump administration tariffs. This dual economic assault is pushing production costs to unsustainable levels, forcing difficult decisions, and casting a long shadow over the
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The global markets for tropical agricultural commodities, particularly coffee and cocoa, are currently navigating an unprecedented period of volatility and profound structural challenges. As of late October 2025, consumers and industries alike are feeling the squeeze of persistently high prices, exacerbated by a confluence of adverse weather, disease outbreaks, labor
The global soft commodities market, encompassing the vital staples of sugar, coffee, cotton, and cocoa, is currently navigating a period of profound volatility and shifting dynamics as of late 2025. A complex interplay of extreme weather patterns, evolving global supply and demand metrics, macroeconomic headwinds, and geopolitical uncertainties are collectively
The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share on its common stock, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns. This latest declaration, approved by the Board of Directors on October 23, 2025, marks the 28th consecutive year of dividend growth
Although Hershey (currently trading at $188 per share) has gained 12.3% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 27.3% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
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The global soft commodities sector experienced a quarter of divergent fortunes in Q3 2025, with a composite index showing a modest uptick amidst a broader year-to-date bearish trend. While gains in coffee and orange juice futures provided some buoyancy, the majority of the sector continued to grapple with corrections from
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
