​

Hershey (HSY) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

OverviewRevenueOwnershipFinancialsChartTranscripts

HSY Stock Forecast

Hershey (HSY) stock forecast, based on 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $229.21, with a high of $267.00 and a low of $181.00. This represents a 5.21% increase from the last price of $217.85.

$165 $186 $207 $228 $249 $270 High: $267 Avg: $229.21 Low: $181 Last Closed Price: $217.85

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%), 26 Hold (74.29%), 3 Sell (8.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 3 26 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HSY Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHershey5.21%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.57%
IndustryConfectionery Stocks12.14%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts22135
Avg Price Target$222.00$217.62$207.37
Last Closing Price$217.85$217.85$217.85
Upside/Downside1.90%-0.11%-4.81%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 2633171125
Feb, 2643171-25
Jan, 2633172-25
Dec, 2523172-24
Nov, 2523162-23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 25, 2026Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$249.00$226.949.72%14.30%
Feb 24, 2026Mizuho Securities$195.00$226.07-13.74%-10.49%
Feb 12, 2026Stephens$260.00$230.6112.74%19.35%
Feb 06, 2026Morgan Stanley$238.00$230.123.42%9.25%
Feb 06, 2026Brian HollandD.A. Davidson$243.00$230.215.56%11.54%
Feb 06, 2026Goldman Sachs$267.00$231.4215.37%22.56%
Feb 06, 2026Alexia HowardBernstein$250.00$230.988.23%14.76%
Feb 06, 2026David PalmerEvercore ISI$250.00$232.757.41%14.76%
Feb 06, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$230.00$224.382.50%5.58%
Feb 06, 2026UBS$236.00$224.385.18%8.33%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Jan 29, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jan 28, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 26, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold

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, 6 Buy, 26 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 $229.21 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $181 at the low end to $267 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.21% change from the previous closing price of $217.85.

How does Hershey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hershey's stock forecast shows a 5.21% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.57%) and underperforming the confectionery stocks industry (12.14%).

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

  • March 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 12.00% Buy, 68.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 16.00% Strong Buy, 12.00% Buy, 68.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 12.00% Buy, 68.00% Hold, 8.00% 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.