The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jul 31, 2026Consumer Defensive · Current price $175.72 (-0.79%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $249.00 | +41.7% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Brian Holland | D.A. Davidson | $243.00 | +38.3% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Alexia Howard | Bernstein | $250.00 | +42.3% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | David Palmer | Evercore ISI | $250.00 | +42.3% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Andrew Lazar | Barclays | $240.00 | +36.6% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Megan Alexander Clapp | Morgan Stanley | $214.00 | +21.8% |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Alexia Howard | Bernstein | $84.00 | -52.2% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Chris Carey | Wells Fargo | $182.00 | +3.6% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $180.00 | +2.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Andrew Lazar | Barclays | $188.00 | +7.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | David Palmer | Evercore ISI | $215.00 | +22.4% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Megan Alexander Clapp | Morgan Stanley | $184.00 | +4.7% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Matthew Smith | Stifel Nicolaus | $185.00 | +5.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Leah Jordan | Goldman Sachs | $222.00 | +26.3% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $167.00 | -5.0% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $168.00 | -4.4% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Matthew Smith | Stifel Nicolaus | $180.00 | +2.4% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Michael Lavery | Piper Sandler | $165.00 | -6.1% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Arun Sundaram | CFRA | $169.00 | -3.8% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Bingqing Zhu | Redburn Partners | $165.00 | -6.1% |
Top Analysts Covering HSY
HSY vs Sector & Market
| Metric | HSY | Consumer Defensive Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.81 | 2.56 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 32 | 10 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +24.7% | +1206.6% | +18.0% |
| P/E Ratio | 32.72 | 11.33 | 43.33 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $12.20B | $12.25B | $12.31B | 18 |
| 2027-03-31 | $3.04B | $3.13B | $3.18B | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.73B | $2.81B | $2.85B | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $3.32B | $3.41B | $3.46B | 9 |
| 2027-12-31 | $3.15B | $3.23B | $3.28B | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.17B | $3.25B | $3.30B | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.82B | $2.89B | $2.94B | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.40B | $3.49B | $3.55B | 9 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.23B | $3.32B | $3.38B | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $13.08B | $13.19B | $13.34B | 9 |
| 2030-12-31 | $13.70B | $13.82B | $13.97B | 13 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $8.23 | $8.40 | $8.57 | 15 |
| 2027-03-31 | $2.51 | $2.60 | $2.65 | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.89 | $1.96 | $2.00 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $2.67 | $2.76 | $2.82 | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.51 | $2.60 | $2.65 | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.66 | $2.76 | $2.82 | 6 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.09 | $2.17 | $2.21 | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.77 | $2.87 | $2.93 | 7 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.79 | $2.89 | $2.95 | 9 |
| 2029-12-31 | $11.18 | $11.30 | $11.47 | 6 |
| 2030-12-31 | $12.28 | $12.41 | $12.60 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for HSY?
The consensus among 32 analysts covering The Hershey Company (HSY) is Hold with an average price target of $224.23.
What is the highest price target for HSY?
The highest price target for HSY is $250.00, set by Alexia Howard at Bernstein on 2026-02-06.
What is the lowest price target for HSY?
The lowest price target for HSY is $84.00, set by Alexia Howard at Bernstein on 2026-01-26.
How many analysts cover HSY?
32 analysts have issued ratings for The Hershey Company in the past 12 months.
Is HSY a buy or sell right now?
Based on 32 analyst ratings, HSY has a consensus rating of Hold (2.81/5) with a +24.7% upside to the consensus target of $224.23.
What are the earnings estimates for HSY?
Analysts estimate HSY will report EPS of $8.40 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $12.25B.
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