Core Insights - Hershey's upcoming quarterly earnings report is expected to show earnings of $1.01 per share, a decline of 20.5% year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted to reach $2.55 billion, an increase of 22.8% year-over-year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 9.1% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation by analysts [1][2] Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Net Sales- North America Confectionery' to be $2.02 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 27.6% [4] - 'Net Sales- North America Salty Snacks' is estimated at $306.06 million, indicating a 5.6% increase from the previous year [4] - The average estimate for 'Net Sales- North America' is $2.32 billion, suggesting a year-over-year change of 24.2% [4] - 'Net Sales- International' is expected to reach $227.95 million, representing an 11.3% increase year-over-year [5] Segment Income Estimates - 'Segment Income (loss)- North America Confectionery' is projected to be $470.57 million, slightly up from $464.50 million in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Segment Income (loss)- Unallocated corporate expense' is estimated at -$220.51 million, contrasting with $158.23 million from the previous year [6] - 'Segment Income (loss)- North America Salty Snacks' is expected to be $55.67 million, compared to $52.20 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Segment income (loss)- International' is projected at $18.48 million, down from $25.01 million year-over-year [7] - 'Segment income (loss)- North America' is expected to be $526.24 million, compared to $516.70 million from the previous year [7] Stock Performance - Hershey's shares have increased by 10.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 4.6% [7]