Zacks Investment Research
13 Feb 2026, 16:40 UTC · 33w ago
Impact · against what's priced in
Hershey is the primary beneficiary of the report, with projected EPS growth of 30-35% and a dividend hike providing a strong fundamental catalyst. The other mentioned consumer stocks benefit from a seasonal spending tailwind, though the impact is likely shorter-term.
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Hershey (HSY) projects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS growth of 30-35% over 2025, with a target adjusted gross margin of 41%.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
U.S. consumer spending for Valentine's Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion this year.
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The company projects significant fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS growth of 30-35% over 2025 and a 6% dividend increase, alongside a target gross margin of 41%.
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Brinker International is positioned to capture a share of record U.S. consumer spending for Valentine's Day, which is expected to reach $29.1 billion.
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Movado Group is highlighted as a beneficiary of the seasonal surge in gifting and accessories spending for the holiday.
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More positive than 65% of claims this week
Hershey has approved a 6% increase to its dividend.
More positive than 53% of claims this week
Which stocks this story touches
More positive than 99% of ticker scores this week
The company is positioned as a direct beneficiary of record Valentine's spending with improving margins, strong EPS growth projections, and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
More positive than 70% of ticker scores this week
Mentioned as a company positioned to capture a share of increased consumer spending for Valentine's Day.
More positive than 70% of ticker scores this week
Mentioned as a company positioned to capture a share of increased consumer spending for Valentine's Day.
More positive than 70% of ticker scores this week
Mentioned as a company positioned to capture a share of increased consumer spending for Valentine's Day.
More positive than 70% of ticker scores this week
Mentioned as a company positioned to capture a share of increased consumer spending for Valentine's Day.
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−29.2%
Price is moving against the score
$160.19 vs $226.26 close before publication (Feb 12) · not market-adjusted
HSY chart →+24.3%
Price agrees with the score
$202.00 vs $162.54 close before publication (Feb 12) · not market-adjusted
EAT chart →+40.1%
Price agrees with the score
$33.66 vs $24.03 close before publication (Feb 12) · not market-adjusted
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