1 Stat That Makes Hershey Stock Hard to Ignore Heading Into Fall

Hershey demonstrates strong pricing power despite cocoa costs surging over 120% in six months. Q2 earnings showed 6.6% net sales growth and 57% adjusted EPS growth, indicating successful price increases without losing customers. With 82% of parents planning to buy chocolate in October, Hershey's expanded 'Hersheyween' promotion positions it well for the season. The stock offers a 3.2% dividend yield and is trading below its 52-week high, making it attractive for income-focused investors.