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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 $196.83, with a high of $240.00 and a low of $178.00. This represents a 12.06% increase from the last price of $175.64.

$155 $172 $189 $206 $223 $240 High: $240 Avg: $196.83 Low: $178 Last Closed Price: $175.64

HSY Stock Rating

Hershey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (22.86%), 24 Hold (68.57%), 3 Sell (8.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 3 24 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HSY Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHershey12.06%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 8.10%
IndustryConfectionery Stocks10.56%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$178.00$190.22$207.71
Last Closing Price$175.64$175.64$175.64
Upside/Downside1.34%8.30%18.26%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2626141-23
Sep, 2626141-23
Aug, 2626141-23
Jul, 2635141-23
Jun, 2645141-24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 16, 2026Barclays$178.00$168.685.53%1.34%
Oct 15, 2026UBS$178.00$167.926.00%1.34%
Oct 14, 2026Scott MarksJefferies$178.00$163.059.17%1.34%
Aug 21, 2026RBC Capital$206.00$187.849.67%17.29%
Aug 03, 2026Barclays$200.00$175.0514.25%13.87%
Jul 31, 2026Alexia HowardBernstein$201.00$174.8314.97%14.44%
Jul 31, 2026D.A. Davidson$190.00$174.918.63%8.18%
Jul 31, 2026Deutsche Bank$191.00$177.207.79%8.75%
Jul 31, 2026Wells Fargo$190.00$177.237.21%8.18%
Jul 23, 2026Evercore ISI$225.00$170.2532.16%28.10%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 14, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 13, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Sep 01, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Aug 21, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jul 31, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 31, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
May 27, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformupgrade
May 01, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldBuyupgrade
Apr 13, 2026BTIGNeutralNeutralinitialise

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, 8 Buy, 24 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 $196.83 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $178 at the low end to $240 at the high end, suggesting a potential 12.06% change from the previous closing price of $175.64.

How does Hershey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hershey's stock forecast shows a 12.06% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (8.10%) and outperforming the confectionery stocks industry (10.56%).

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

  • October 2026: 8.70% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 60.87% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 8.70% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 60.87% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 8.70% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 60.87% Hold, 4.35% 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.