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Hershey Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Financial Results; Provides 2019 Outlook

January 31, 2019 7:00 AM EST

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.  The company also provided its 2019 reported net sales and earnings outlook.

Im pleased that we delivered our 2018 financial commitments and continued to invest in our future growth, said Michele Buck, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer. The strategic investments we are making in our core confection business have resulted in improved retail trends and margins.  Our recently acquired snacking brands continue to generate... More