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Dec 31, 2021

Hershey Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Hershey reported a record year with double-digit sales and earnings growth, finishing strong and carrying momentum into 2022.

Key Takeaways

Hershey's Q4 2021 results showed a 6.4% increase in consolidated net sales, driven by price realization and acquisitions, with adjusted EPS increasing by 13.4%. The company's 2022 outlook anticipates continued growth, primarily through price increases, to offset rising costs and investments.

Consolidated net sales increased by 6.4% to $2,326.1 million.

Organic, constant currency net sales grew by 4.0%.

Reported net income increased by 16.5% to $335.6 million, or $1.62 per share-diluted.

Adjusted earnings per share-diluted increased by 13.4% to $1.69.

Total Revenue
$2.33B
Previous year: $2.19B
+6.5%
EPS
$1.69
Previous year: $1.49
+13.4%
Total Organic Net Sales Growth
4%
Previous year: 6.3%
-36.5%
Gross Profit
$1.01B
Previous year: $962M
+5.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$329M
Previous year: $1.14B
-71.2%
Total Assets
$10.4B
Previous year: $9.13B
+14.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company’s 2022 outlook is provided in the context of greater than usual volatility associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and industry-wide supply chain disruption. Total Company Net sales growth 8% - 10%.