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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 $224.23, with a high of $260.00 and a low of $182.00. This represents a 23.99% increase from the last price of $180.84.

$165 $184 $203 $222 $241 $260 High: $260 Avg: $224.23 Low: $182 Last Closed Price: $180.84

HSY Stock Rating

Hershey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (25.71%), 23 Hold (65.71%), 3 Sell (8.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 3 23 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HSY Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHershey23.99%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.69%
IndustryConfectionery Stocks13.83%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$220.00$221.88$210.07
Last Closing Price$180.84$180.84$180.84
Upside/Downside21.65%22.69%16.16%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 2645141-24
May, 2643171-25
Apr, 2633171-24
Mar, 2633171125
Feb, 2643171-25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 27, 2026Evercore ISI$255.00$191.1233.42%41.01%
May 20, 2026John BaumgartnerMizuho Securities$185.00$192.80-4.05%2.30%
May 04, 2026D.A. Davidson$208.00$181.9214.34%15.02%
May 04, 2026Barclays$220.00$182.3420.65%21.65%
May 01, 2026Goldman Sachs$240.00$182.3431.62%32.71%
Apr 23, 2026Morgan Stanley$227.00$188.6520.33%25.53%
Apr 21, 2026Matthew SmithStifel Nicolaus$215.00$191.4512.30%18.89%
Apr 14, 2026Barclays$225.00$197.9313.68%24.42%
Feb 25, 2026Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$249.00$226.949.72%37.69%
Feb 24, 2026Mizuho Securities$195.00$226.07-13.74%7.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 27, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformupgrade
May 01, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldBuyupgrade
Apr 13, 2026BTIGNeutralNeutralinitialise
Feb 25, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 12, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 06, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Feb 06, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Feb 06, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Feb 06, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 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$10.97$4.40---
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%21.22%-41.41%---

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$11.69B---
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%2.63%---

Net Income Forecast

$500M $900M $1B $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$883.26M---
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%-45.20%---

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, 9 Buy, 23 Hold, 3 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 $224.23 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $182 at the low end to $260 at the high end, suggesting a potential 23.99% change from the previous closing price of $180.84.

How does Hershey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hershey's stock forecast shows a 23.99% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.69%) and outperforming the confectionery stocks industry (13.83%).

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

  • June 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 20.83% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 16.00% Strong Buy, 12.00% Buy, 68.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 12.50% Buy, 70.83% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Hershey’s EPS forecast?

Hershey's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.07, marking a 83.41% increase from the reported $4.4 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $11.69B, reflecting a 0.00% increase from the reported $11.69B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $11.95B, and $12.1B for 2028.

What is Hershey’s net income forecast?

Hershey's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.74B, representing an 97.02% increase from the reported $883.26M in 2025. Projections indicate $1.62B in 2027, and $1.76B in 2028.