Hershey Company stock gets a new international president
Published on 10/06/2026 at 14:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hershey Company (ISIN US4278661081) was last at USD 161.01 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, up 0.51 percent on the session. The company appointed Amanda Almond as president of its international business effective October 12, 2026, according to FoodBev Media on October 6, 2026.
International leadership changes October 12
Almond succeeds Rohit Grover after eight years in the role and brings more than 30 years of consumer goods and retail experience, FoodBev Media reports. Her remit covers Hershey's international operations as the company seeks to accelerate growth across global markets.
The appointment gives Hershey a specific execution test: turning established brands into stronger international growth while the domestic consumer environment remains pressured. Almond previously oversaw operations across 57 markets at Vinarchy, adding an international operating background to the transition.
Q2 EPS beat reached USD 0.47
Hershey's latest reported quarter delivered USD 1.90 in EPS against USD 1.43 consensus, a USD 0.47 beat, while revenue rose 6.6 percent year over year to USD 2.79 billion, according to MarketBeat in its October 5, 2026 report. The company set fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at USD 8.36-8.52, keeping the earnings recovery story tied to execution rather than a higher top-line forecast.
That comparison matters because the latest quarter combined a profit beat with a cautious full-year range. Hershey therefore enters the leadership transition with a stronger quarterly earnings base, but its valuation still depends on converting international growth plans into reported results.
Wells Fargo lowers target to USD 170
Wells Fargo lowered its Hershey price target from USD 190 to USD 170 while maintaining an equal weight rating in a research note dated October 5, 2026, as reported by MarketBeat. The USD 170 target lies 5.6 percent above the USD 161.01 last price.
MarketBeat also reports a Hold consensus built from six Buy ratings and 16 Hold ratings, with an average target of USD 203.67. That average stands 26.5 percent above the October 5 last price, making the gap between analyst expectations and current trading a central measure for the stock.
Hershey stock remains below USD 170
Hershey stock was last at USD 161.01 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, with a session range of USD 159.22 to USD 162.84 and volume of 1,584,760 shares. Its 52-week range was USD 156.16 to USD 239.48 and market capitalization was USD 32.7 billion on the same date.
Hershey Company stock at a glance
- Company: The Hershey Company
- ISIN: US4278661081
- Ticker: HSY
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 161.01
- Market capitalization: USD 32.7 billion (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 156.16-239.48 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Specialty Foods
Upcoming dates for Hershey Company stock
- October 12, 2026: Amanda Almond becomes president of international business
- October 22, 2026: Next earnings date
