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title: "Hershey | 8-K: FY2025 Q3 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 3.181 B"
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# Hershey | 8-K: FY2025 Q3 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 3.181 B

Revenue: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 3.181 B, beating the estimate of USD 3.115 B.

EPS: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 1.36, beating the estimate of USD 1.302.

EBIT: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 423.38 M.

### Segment Revenue

-   **North America Confectionery**: Net sales were $2,615.6 million, marking a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
-   **North America Salty Snacks**: Net sales reached $321.0 million, a 10.0% increase year-over-year.
-   **International**: Net sales were $244.8 million, up 12.1% compared to the same period last year.

### Operational Metrics

-   **Net Income**: Reported net income was $276.3 million, a decrease of 38.2%.
-   **Gross Margin**: The gross margin was reported at 32.6%, down 870 basis points, with an adjusted margin of 31.8%, down 850 basis points.
-   **Operating Profit**: Operating profit was $434.6 million, a decrease of 29.1%, with an operating profit margin of 13.7%, down 680 basis points.
-   **Operating Costs**: Detailed operating costs for the third quarter were provided.

### Cash Flow

-   **Operating Cash Flow**: The operating cash flow for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025, was reported.
-   **Free Cash Flow**: Free cash flow for the period was also included.

### Unique Metrics

-   **Revenue from New Markets or Product Lines**: Specific revenue from new markets or product lines was reported.

### Outlook / Guidance

-   The Hershey Company raised its full-year outlook for net sales growth to approximately 3% and adjusted earnings per share growth to a decline of 36% to 37%. Tariff expenses are expected to be approximately $160 million to $170 million, with a reported effective tax rate of approximately 30%. Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $425 million, with savings from the Agility & Automation Initiative expected to be around $150 million.

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