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Hershey Trust sells shares ahead of Q3 earnings, retaining control amid price hikes and volume drop.

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19 Oct 2026
Danny Green
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Hershey Trust sells shares ahead of Q3 earnings, retaining control amid price hikes and volume drop.

The Hershey Trust Company sold 1,512 common shares under a trading plan but kept voting control through Class B shares. Hershey will report Q3 earnings on October 29, with investors focused on how price increases affected Halloween-season demand. Q2 saw a 6.6% sales rise and 57% EPS growth despite an 8% volume decline. Hershey also raised its 2026 earnings and sales growth forecasts, signaling confidence despite volume pressures.

Hershey's market cap stands at $34.32 billion as of October 20, 2026, with a dividend yield of 3.4%, highlighting its stable income appeal. On Pluang, the stock trades at USD 167.78, down 1.79% on the day as of the same timestamp. Trading volume is robust at 1,970,425 shares, reflecting active investor interest ahead of the Q3 earnings report due October 29.

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