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Hershey (HSY) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HSY Stock Forecast

Hershey (HSY) stock forecast, based on 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $191.00, with a high of $222.00 and a low of $84.00. This represents a 0.54% increase from the last price of $189.97.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $222 Avg: $191 Low: $84 Last Closed Price: $189.97

HSY Stock Rating

Hershey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (17.14%), 25 Hold (71.43%), 4 Sell (11.43%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 4 25 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HSY Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHershey0.54%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 7.94%
IndustryConfectionery Stocks8.22%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts51521
Avg Price Target$179.80$188.07$190.05
Last Closing Price$189.97$189.97$189.97
Upside/Downside-5.35%-1.00%0.04%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2633172-25
Dec, 2523172-24
Nov, 2523162-23
Oct, 2523162124
Sep, 2512173124
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 26, 2026Alexia HowardBernstein$84.00$189.20-55.60%-55.78%
Jan 16, 2026Barclays$210.00$198.375.86%10.54%
Jan 14, 2026UBS$210.00$195.737.29%10.54%
Jan 06, 2026Piper Sandler$213.00$179.2818.81%12.12%
Jan 05, 2026Chris CareyWells Fargo$182.00$182.41-0.22%-4.20%
Dec 19, 2025Piper Sandler$193.00$188.162.57%1.59%
Dec 15, 2025Morgan Stanley$211.00$181.8316.04%11.07%
Dec 04, 2025Morgan Stanley$195.00$180.987.75%2.65%
Dec 04, 2025Jefferies$181.00$180.630.20%-4.72%
Nov 21, 2025Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$180.00$182.66-1.46%-5.25%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 26, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 06, 2026Piper SandlerNeutralOverweightupgrade
Dec 19, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 15, 2025Morgan StanleyMixedOverweightupgrade
Nov 21, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 31, 2025Evercore ISIPositivePositivehold
Oct 31, 2025Morgan StanleyMixedMixedhold
Oct 30, 2025Piper SandlerUnderweightNeutralupgrade
Oct 08, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.15$8.00$9.09-----
Avg Forecast$7.10$8.27$9.51$9.05$7.51$8.07$8.34$8.55
High Forecast$7.19$8.37$9.60$9.15$8.24$9.72$9.57$8.69
Low Forecast$7.00$8.19$9.40$8.93$6.63$5.71$6.17$8.40
Surprise %0.70%-3.26%-4.42%-----

Revenue Forecast

$9B $9B $10B $11B $12B $13B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.97B$10.42B$11.16B$11.20B----
Avg Forecast$8.90B$10.34B$11.23B$11.16B$11.39B$11.69B$11.95B$12.10B
High Forecast$8.99B$10.44B$11.29B$11.20B$11.52B$11.72B$12.05B$12.26B
Low Forecast$8.81B$10.26B$11.17B$11.12B$11.25B$11.66B$11.85B$11.94B
Surprise %0.78%0.73%-0.57%0.42%----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.48B$1.64B$1.86B$2.22B----
Avg Forecast$1.46B$1.40B$1.86B$1.86B$1.61B$1.74B$1.62B$1.76B
High Forecast$1.48B$1.68B$2.23B$1.88B$1.69B$2.00B$1.97B$1.79B
Low Forecast$1.44B$1.12B$1.49B$1.84B$1.36B$1.17B$1.27B$1.73B
Surprise %1.30%17.41%-19.51%----

HSY Forecast FAQ

Is Hershey stock a buy?

Hershey stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 25 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hershey is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Hershey's price target?

Hershey's price target, set by 35 Wall Street analysts, averages $191 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $84 at the low end to $222 at the high end, suggesting a potential 0.54% change from the previous closing price of $189.97.

How does Hershey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hershey's stock forecast shows a 0.54% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (7.94%) and underperforming the confectionery stocks industry (8.22%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Hershey over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 12.00% Buy, 68.00% Hold, 8.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 8.33% Strong Buy, 12.50% Buy, 70.83% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 8.70% Strong Buy, 13.04% Buy, 69.57% Hold, 8.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Hershey’s EPS forecast?

Hershey's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.51, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.07 in 2026, $8.34 in 2027, and $8.55 in 2028.

What is Hershey’s revenue forecast?

Hershey's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $11.39B, reflecting a 1.71% increase from the reported $11.2B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $11.69B, followed by $11.95B for 2027, and $12.1B for 2028.

What is Hershey’s net income forecast?

Hershey's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.61B, representing a -27.43% decrease from the reported $2.22B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.74B in 2026, $1.62B in 2027, and $1.76B in 2028.