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Twinkie The Kid Hitches Sales Saddle To Walmart
Retail // May 09, 2019

Helping Hostess earn a spot on JPMorgan’s Analysts Focus List, the industrial baker — and maker of Twinkies — is reportedly experiencing a rebound of sales at Walmart. JPMorgan increased its price target to $16 by $2, which already had an overweight rating on the...

Hostess IPO On The Horizon
Retail // July 06, 2016

We’ve all heard the myths and rumors that a Twinkie pretty much has no expiration date and can sit on a store shelf practically forever, but its parent company, Hostess, announced on Tuesday (July 5) plans for its first public offering of shares for a...

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Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants

August 27, 2023
Some of the world’s biggest food companies are reportedly interested in buying Hostess Brands. The Twinkies-maker is considering a sale after hearing takeover interest from companies that include General Mills, PepsiCo, Mondelez International and The Hershey Company, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 25) — citing sources familiar with the matter. PYMNTS has contacted all five companies for comment but has not yet received […]

Twinkie The Kid Hitches Sales Saddle To Walmart

May 09, 2019
Helping Hostess earn a spot on JPMorgan’s Analysts Focus List, the industrial baker — and maker of Twinkies — is reportedly experiencing a rebound of sales at Walmart. JPMorgan increased...