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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: rnam ✭☼  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: HSY getting hammered
Date: 03/05/24 3:49 AM
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt seems to be doing fine, high cocoa prices and other sources of inflation not withstanding. Being a premium brand compared to Hershey and Nestle, gives them much greater pricing power. But PE of 40 is double that of Hershey and Nestle.

I usually grab a packet of truffles on my monthly Costco expedition. Much more delicious than anything Hershey, Nestle or Mars offers.

The Swiss chocolatier said on Tuesday that it increased its full-year net profit by 18% to 671.4 million Swiss francs ($758.6 million) compared with the prior year, which it attributed to price increases as a result of higher raw-material prices and inflationary pressure.

Earnings before interest and taxes increased 9.2% to CHF813.1 million, with a margin that expanded to 15.6% from 15.0%.

The company confirmed its preliminary sales figures published in January, which showed sales grew 10% organically, as well as its 2024 guidance.

morningstar.com - Lindt spruengli increases profit despite market slowdown
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