Hershey (HSY) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Hershey stock fell 1.82% on September 29, 2026, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.17% loss. The stock has declined 6.7% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector. However, the company maintains a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with positive earnings expectations, projecting 62.31% EPS growth for the upcoming quarter and 34.55% growth for the full fiscal year.