Headline: Hershey (HSY) Set to Report Earnings Tomorrow, Analysts Anticipate Revenue Growth of 3.1% - 2026-02-09

[Para 1: The Lead] Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is scheduled to report its earnings on Thursday, February 9, 2026, before the market opens. Analysts are projecting a 3.1% year-over-year revenue growth to $2.98 billion, a slowdown from the 8.7% increase seen in the same quarter last year. Earnings per share are forecasted at $1.40. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] Last quarter, Hershey exceeded revenue expectations by 2.2%, achieving $3.18 billion in revenues, up 6.5% year-over-year. Analysts are generally reconfirming their estimates, indicating confidence in the company's performance. Hershey has missed Wall Street revenue estimates four times over the past two years, but its share price has risen 11% over the last month, with an average analyst price target of $199.39. Comparatively, peers in the shelf-stable food sector have reported mixed results. J&J Snack Foods saw a 5.2% year-over-year revenue decrease, missing analyst expectations by 4.7%. The Marzetti Company reported a 1.7% revenue increase, in line with consensus. Hershey's positive investor sentiment is reflected in its 11% share price increase over the last month.