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The Hershey Company (HSY)
NYSE:HSY
HSY Analyst Ratings
Hold
0 Buy
15 Hold
4 Sell
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HSY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$158.67
▼(-5.56% Downside)
| Highest Price Target$192.00 | Average Price Target$158.67 | Lowest Price Target$120.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Morgan Stanley
Initiated
03/24/25
Wells Fargo
Reiterated
03/14/25
Goldman Sachs
Reiterated
02/28/25
CFRA
Reiterated
02/26/25
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
Piper Sandler
Reiterated
02/25/25
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
Citi
Reiterated
02/25/25
TD Cowen
Reiterated
02/24/25
Barclays
Reiterated
02/19/25
UBS
$163→$159
Hold
-5.36%
Downside
Reiterated
02/10/25
Hershey (HSY) PT Lowered to $159 at UBSHe said, "HSY?reported a 4Q?EPS?beat driven by better sales and margins, and while FY25 guidance came in well below Street expectations, we think the outlook was ahead of some of the more bearish expectations we heard in recent weeks. With sentiment negative heading into the print, a better-than-feared 25 guide, and the company offering some constructive commentary on returning to growth in 26, it was not entirely surprising to see shares trade higher yesterday (+4.4%?vs. XLP?+0.5%). At this point, we view the companys 25 outlook as achievable despite the many moving pieces/uncertainties, and we were encouraged by managements commitment to deliver balanced growth looking ahead to 26. However, visibility around the magnitude/pace of earnings growth remains limited, and we think the catalyst path from is largely going to be tethered to how cocoa prices move. With shares trading at 36% premium to Packaged Food peers, more or less in-line with LT?historical averages, we think a more attractive entry point and/or greater conviction that there is upside to our numbers (likely due to less onerous cost inflation looking ahead) is needed before stepping in."
D.A. Davidson
$149
Hold
-11.31%
Downside
Reiterated
02/08/25
The Hershey Company (HSY) Receives a Hold from D.A. Davidson
Evercore ISI
$195→$170
Hold
1.18%
Upside
Reiterated
02/07/25
Analysts Are Neutral on Top Consumer Goods Stocks: Kraft Heinz (KHC), The Hershey Company (HSY)
RBC Capital
$178
Hold
5.95%
Upside
Reiterated
02/07/25
RBC Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on The Hershey Company (HSY)
Stifel Nicolaus
$170→$160
Hold
-4.77%
Downside
Reiterated
02/07/25
Stifel Nicolaus Sticks to Its Hold Rating for The Hershey Company (HSY)
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Morgan Stanley
Initiated
03/24/25
Wells Fargo
Reiterated
03/14/25
Goldman Sachs
Reiterated
02/28/25
CFRA
Reiterated
02/26/25
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
Piper Sandler
Reiterated
02/25/25
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
Citi
Reiterated
02/25/25
TD Cowen
Reiterated
02/24/25
Barclays
Reiterated
02/19/25
UBS
$163→$159
Hold
-5.36%
Downside
Reiterated
02/10/25
Hershey (HSY) PT Lowered to $159 at UBSHe said, "HSY?reported a 4Q?EPS?beat driven by better sales and margins, and while FY25 guidance came in well below Street expectations, we think the outlook was ahead of some of the more bearish expectations we heard in recent weeks. With sentiment negative heading into the print, a better-than-feared 25 guide, and the company offering some constructive commentary on returning to growth in 26, it was not entirely surprising to see shares trade higher yesterday (+4.4%?vs. XLP?+0.5%). At this point, we view the companys 25 outlook as achievable despite the many moving pieces/uncertainties, and we were encouraged by managements commitment to deliver balanced growth looking ahead to 26. However, visibility around the magnitude/pace of earnings growth remains limited, and we think the catalyst path from is largely going to be tethered to how cocoa prices move. With shares trading at 36% premium to Packaged Food peers, more or less in-line with LT?historical averages, we think a more attractive entry point and/or greater conviction that there is upside to our numbers (likely due to less onerous cost inflation looking ahead) is needed before stepping in."
D.A. Davidson
$149
Hold
-11.31%
Downside
Reiterated
02/08/25
The Hershey Company (HSY) Receives a Hold from D.A. Davidson
Evercore ISI
$195→$170
Hold
1.18%
Upside
Reiterated
02/07/25
Analysts Are Neutral on Top Consumer Goods Stocks: Kraft Heinz (KHC), The Hershey Company (HSY)
RBC Capital
$178
Hold
5.95%
Upside
Reiterated
02/07/25
RBC Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on The Hershey Company (HSY)
Stifel Nicolaus
$170→$160
Hold
-4.77%
Downside
Reiterated
02/07/25
Stifel Nicolaus Sticks to Its Hold Rating for The Hershey Company (HSY)
Best Analysts Covering The Hershey Company
Which Analyst Should I Follow If I Want to Buy HSY and Sell After:
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
5/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-0.90%
reiterated a xxx
rating 28 days ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
4/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.15%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
8/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+14.83%
reiterated a sell rating 28 days ago
Copying Michael Lavery's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +14.83% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
7/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+12.93%
reiterated a xxx
rating 28 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 70.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +12.93% per trade.
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HSY Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Nov 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Hold
28
35
44
48
39
Sell
6
8
11
13
11
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
34
43
55
61
50
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
HSY Financial Forecast
HSY Stock Forecast FAQ
What is HSY’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, The Hershey Company’s 12-month average price target is $158.67.
What is HSY’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Currently there's no upside potential for HSY, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is HSY a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Hershey Company has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 0 buy ratings, 15 hold ratings and 4 sell ratings.
What is The Hershey Company’s price target?
The average price target for The Hershey Company is $158.67. This is based on 19 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $192.00 ,the lowest forecast is $120.00. The average price target represents -5.56% Decrease from the current price of $168.01.
The highest analyst price target is $192.00 ,the lowest forecast is $120.00. The average price target represents -5.56% Decrease from the current price of $168.01.
What do analysts say about The Hershey Company?
The Hershey Company’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 19 Wall Streets Analysts.
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