Schroder Investment Management Group Boosts Hershey Stake

Hedge fund increases holdings in chocolate maker by 5.1% in Q3

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:36am

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Schroder Investment Management Group grew its stake in Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 128,774 shares of the company's stock, worth approximately $24.09 million.

Why it matters

Hershey is a major player in the North American confectionery and snack market, and changes in institutional ownership can signal broader market sentiment around the company's performance and outlook.

The details

Schroder Investment Management Group acquired an additional 6,266 shares of Hershey stock during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 128,774 shares. This represents about 0.06% of Hershey's outstanding shares. The hedge fund's increased stake in Hershey comes as the company has seen its stock price rise over 15% in the past year, outperforming the broader market.

  • Schroder Investment Management Group increased its Hershey holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Schroder Investment Management Group

A global asset management firm that oversees over $1 trillion in assets.

Hershey Company (The)

A leading North American chocolatier and snack manufacturer headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

Schroder's increased stake in Hershey suggests the hedge fund sees continued growth potential in the chocolate maker, even as the stock has already outperformed the broader market over the past year. This could signal broader institutional confidence in Hershey's ability to navigate a challenging consumer environment.