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The Hershey Company (HSY): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 4 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 4 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $195, the highest $225, the lowest $170. The average is +14.3% from the last price of $171.
Analyst ratings 28
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lazar★★★★★★★★★★#5999 · hits 52% · avg +0.9% | Barclays | $200 → $178−11.0% | Hold | +4.2% | Assigned | 16.10.26on TipRanks 02:30 | +2.4% | ↗ |
| Thomas Palmer★★★★★★★★★★#10734 · hits 43% · avg −2.0% | J.P. Morgan | $193 → $183−5.2% | Hold | +7.1% | Assigned | 15.10.26on TipRanks 07:45 | +2.4%next day +2.4% | ↗ |
| Peter Grom★★★★★★★★★★#10681 · hits 52% · avg −1.8% | UBS | $198 → $178−10.1% | Hold | +4.2% | Assigned | 15.10.26on TipRanks 06:35 | +2.4%next day +2.4% | ↗ |
| Alexia Burland Howard★★★★★★★★★★#12038 · hits 41% · avg −8.2% | Bernstein | $201 | Hold | +17.7% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks Oct 14 06:10 | −0.5%next day +1.8% | ↗ |
| Robert Moskow★★★★★★★★★★#7983 · hits 46% · avg +0.1% | TD Cowen | $210 → $198−5.7% | Buy | +15.9% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks 08:50 | −0.5%next day +1.8% | ↗ |
| Peter Galbo★★★★★★★★★★#4157 · hits 54% · avg +2.5% | Bank of America Securities | $200 → $180−10.0% | Hold | +5.4% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks 08:50 | −0.5%next day +0.7% · 5 days +6.9% | ↗ |
| Nik Modi★★★★★★★★★★#5747 · hits 52% · avg +0.9% | RBC Capital | $206 | Hold | +20.6% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 21:45 | 0.0%next day +1.8% · 5 days +3.4% | ↗ |
| Christopher Carey★★★★★★★★★★#3340 · hits 50% · avg +3.2% | Wells Fargo | $190 → $170−10.5% | Hold | −0.5% | Reiterated | 05.10.26on TipRanks 07:16 | −0.2%next day −0.7% · 5 days +1.3% | ↗ |
| Andrew Lazar★★★★★★★★★★#5999 · hits 52% · avg +0.9% | Barclays | $200 | Hold | +17.1% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 05:36 | +1.8%next day −1.4% · 5 days −4.1% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Food ConfectionersxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $195 → $189−3.1% | Hold | +10.6% | Downgrade | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Food ConfectionersDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $184 | Hold | +7.7% | Reiterated | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Food ConfectionersOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $189 → $184−2.6% | Hold | +7.7% | Reiterated | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Food ConfectionersAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $178 → $176−1.1% | Hold | +3.0% | Reiterated | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI Google Food ConfectionersGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $194 → $190−2.1% | Buy | +11.2% | Upgrade | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Food ConfectionersPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $195 → $190−2.6% | Hold | +11.2% | Downgrade | 06.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| Nik Modi★★★★★★★★★★#5747 · hits 52% · avg +0.9% | RBC Capital | $212 → $206−2.8% | Hold | +20.6% | Reiterated | 21.08.26on TipRanks 06:45 | −1.4%next day +2.2% · 5 days −4.4% | ↗ |
| Alexia Burland Howard★★★★★★★★★★#12038 · hits 41% · avg −8.2% | Bernstein | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 13.08.26on TipRanks 08:10 | +0.3%next day 0.0% · 5 days +3.9% | ↗ |
| Taylor Conrad★★★★★★★★★★#2766 · hits 62% · avg +8.8% | Argus Research | — | Hold | — | Assigned | 11.08.26on TipRanks Aug 19 13:16 | −0.1%next day +1.0% · 5 days +2.0% | ↗ |
| Thomas Palmer★★★★★★★★★★#10734 · hits 43% · avg −2.0% | J.P. Morgan | $193 | Hold | +13.0% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 08:08 | −1.0%next day +0.5% · 5 days +1.7% | ↗ |
| Jim Salera★★★★★★★★★★#11939 · hits 35% · avg −10.2% | Stephens | $250 | Buy | +46.3% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 07:50 | +0.1%next day −1.0% · 5 days +0.8% | ↗ |
| Matt Curtis★★★★★★★★★★#11110 · hits 38% · avg −9.6% | D.A. Davidson | $208 → $190−8.7% | Hold | +11.2% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 09:16 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★#2604 · hits 62% · avg +3.7% | Deutsche Bank | $190 → $191+0.5% | Hold | +11.8% | Assigned | 31.07.26on TipRanks 08:55 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Leah Jordan★★★★★★★★★★#3020 · hits 52% · avg +9.4% | Goldman Sachs | $221 → $224+1.4% | Buy | +31.1% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 08:07 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Robert Moskow★★★★★★★★★★#7983 · hits 46% · avg +0.1% | TD Cowen | $210 | Buy | +22.9% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 08:01 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Peter Grom★★★★★★★★★★#10681 · hits 52% · avg −1.8% | UBS | $190 → $198+4.2% | Hold | +15.9% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 08:01 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Matthew Smith, CFA★★★★★★★★★★#9488 · hits 49% · avg −0.5% | Stifel Nicolaus | $180 | Hold | +5.4% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 07:39 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Scott Marks CFA★★★★★★★★★★#10986 · hits 44% · avg −3.9% | Jefferies | $190 | Hold | +11.2% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks Jul 30 16:50 | −2.0%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Christopher Carey★★★★★★★★★★#3340 · hits 50% · avg +3.2% | Wells Fargo | $200 → $190−5.0% | Hold | +11.2% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks Jul 31 06:02 | −5.3%next day −2.0% · 5 days −0.4% | ↗ |
| David Palmer★★★★★★★★★★#2520 · hits 57% · avg +3.8% | Evercore ISI | $255 → $225−11.8% | Buy | +31.7% | Reiterated | 23.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 21:05 | +1.1%next day +1.2% · 5 days +2.5% | ↗ |
| Peter Galbo★★★★★★★★★★#4157 · hits 54% · avg +2.5% | Bank of America Securities | $200 | Hold | +17.1% | Reiterated | 10.07.26on TipRanks 06:40 | +0.7%next day +1.7% · 5 days +0.3% | ↗ |
| Michael Lavery★★★★★★★★★★#2684 · hits 49% · avg +4.4% | Piper Sandler | $249 → $200−19.7% | Buy | +17.1% | Assigned | 09.07.26on TipRanks 08:02 | −2.4%next day +0.7% · 5 days +1.9% | ↗ |
| John Baumgartner★★★★★★★★★★#2442 · hits 54% · avg +5.6% | Mizuho Securities | $195 → $185−5.1% | Hold | +8.3% | Reiterated | 20.05.26on TipRanks 06:45 | −2.0%next day −0.4% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| Robert Dickerson★★★★★★★★★★#4404 · hits 54% · avg +2.4% | BTIG | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 30.04.26on TipRanks May 1 08:12 | −2.8%next day −2.1% · 5 days −1.1% | ↗ |
| Megan Alexander★★★★★★★★★★#10467 · hits 48% · avg −1.9% | Morgan Stanley | $247 → $227−8.1% | Buy | +32.9% | Assigned | 23.04.26on TipRanks 07:45 | +2.2%next day −1.1% · 5 days −4.8% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering The Hershey Company
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $203 at a price of $158 (+28.9%); now: $196 at $171 (+14.9%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hold | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 29.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.12 (from $2.04 to $2.23). Last quarter: $1.90.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $3.3B (from $3.2B to $3.3B). Last quarter: $2.8B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumerdefensive
About The Hershey Company
- CEO: Kirk C. Tanner
- Employees: 18,573
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, 17033, US
- www.thehersheycompany.com
The Hershey Company, operating with its various subsidiaries, serves as a key manufacturer and distributor of both sweet confections and general household pantry items. Its market reach extends across the United States and globally. The enterprise strategically divides its operations into three main business segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and an International division. Its extensive product catalog features a wide array of offerings. This includes various chocolate and non-chocolate candies, as well as refreshing chewing gums and mints. Beyond traditional treats, Hershey also supplies pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, a range of beverages, and sundae syrups. Furthermore, their snack collection encompasses diverse items like spreads, meat snacks, various bars and snack bites, popcorn, and protein bars. The company markets its broad product line under numerous iconic brand names. Its extensive brand portfolio includes household names such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, and Ice Breakers, alongside other popular confectionery brands like Almond Joy, Cadbury, Heath, Payday, Rolo, and Whoppers. The snack segment features well-known names like SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, complemented by international offerings such as Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit. Hershey distributes its merchandise through a comprehensive network of channels. These include wholesale distributors, major grocery store chains, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, vending machine operators, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, discount stores, concession stands, and department stores. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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