Further pricing is expected to be the “primary” driver behind the chocolate and snacks maker’s 2% revenue growth outlook for 2025.

The American chocolatier records a $460 million pretax gain on commodity derivatives as cocoa futures hit record highs last year.

Key Takeaways Hershey beat profit and sales estimates as the chocolate maker's price hikes helped to offset the higher cost of cocoa.The company also cut selling, marketing, and administrative expenses.