Exhibit 99.1 FINANCIAL CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Anoori Naughton Allison Kleinfelter anaughton@hersheys.com akleinfelter@hersheys.com Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results HERSHEY, Pa., April 30, 2026 - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026 and reaffirmed its 2026 sales and earnings outlook. "We kicked off the year strong and are on track to hit our financial targets for 2026. Hershey's and Reese's are key drivers, deli ...