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Hershey

American  
[hur-shee] / ˈhɜr ʃi /

noun

  1. Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.

  2. Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.

  3. Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.

  4. a town in central Pennsylvania.


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Unfortunately for Hershey, current owner of the candy business, Reese also has bad days.

From The Wall Street Journal

Costco Wholesale trades at 48 times forward earnings; Walmart at 45 times; even candy bar maker Hershey trades at 27 times.

From Barron's

Hershey, one of the sector’s best performers, is up 26% in three months.

From Barron's

Win it from your couch: Hershey’s edible gold medals.

From MarketWatch

Hershey, meanwhile, says acquisitions will account for about a third of its projected 2026 4%-5% sales growth.

From MarketWatch