Financials & Economy

Hershey reported consolidated net sales of US$3.091 billion for Q4 2025 and provided a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, citing operational improvements and brand investments as drivers of future growth.

ADM reported resilient results for 2025 and issued a cautiously optimistic 2026 outlook, with fourth‑quarter net earnings of US$456 million and a 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of approximately US$3.60 – US$4.25.

Mondelēz reported solid top‑line growth in 2025 but faced margin pressure from cocoa costs; the company posted FY‑25 net revenues up 5.8%, generated US$4.5 billion of operating cash flow, and provided a cautious FY‑26 outlook while returning US$4.9 billion to shareholders.

The research firm attributes growth to rising urbanisation, shifting consumer preferences toward convenient, ready‑to‑bake foods, and the expansion of modern retail and foodservice channels, which increase product availability and demand.