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Hershey (HSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$184.21 -3.29 (-1.75%)
Closing price 08/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$184.38 +0.17 (+0.10%)
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Hershey - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
5
Hold
15
Buy
0

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hershey in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 20 analysts, 5 have given a sell rating, and 15 have given a hold rating for HSY.

Consensus Price Target

$169.68
-7.89% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hershey, the average price target is $169.68. The highest price target for HSY is $208.00, while the lowest price target for HSY is $134.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.89% from the current price of $184.21.
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HSY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/9/24 to 8/9/25
1 Month Ago
7/10/24 to 7/10/25
3 Months Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
1 Year Ago
8/10/23 to 8/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$169.68$158.84$161.40$204.50
Forecasted Upside-7.89% Downside-3.50% Downside-5.61% Downside1.58% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Hold

HSY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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HSY Price Targets by Month

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Hershey Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHersheyConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.75
2.55
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-7.89% Downside120.42% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/4/2025DA Davidson
2 of 5 stars
Brian Holland
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Set TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$171.00 ➝ $188.00-0.88%
8/1/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Andrew Lazar
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$165.00 ➝ $190.00+0.80%
7/31/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Chris Carey
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$135.00 ➝ $154.00-17.98%
7/31/2025Piper Sandler
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Michael Lavery
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$145.00 ➝ $160.00-15.45%
7/31/2025Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $208.00+10.18%
7/31/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$155.00 ➝ $179.00-5.19%
7/31/2025Morgan Stanley
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Megan Alexander
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$173.00 ➝ $189.00+0.11%
7/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Matthew Smith
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$160.00 ➝ $180.00-2.51%
7/28/2025Mizuho
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John Baumgartner
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $165.00-12.02%
5/2/2025UBS Group
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Peter Grom
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $170.00+4.23%
5/2/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Nik Modi
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$178.00 ➝ $175.00+7.50%
4/15/2025Citigroup
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T. Palmer
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$173.00 ➝ $165.00-3.18%
2/5/2025Bernstein Bank
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$177.00 ➝ $146.00+0.57%
1/23/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Steve Powers
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$184.00 ➝ $148.00-2.10%
1/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Rob Dickerson
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Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$150.00 ➝ $134.00-12.83%
1/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Ken Goldman
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$171.00 ➝ $151.00-0.49%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$190.00 ➝ $172.00+7.11%
10/22/2024Redburn Atlantic
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B. Zhu
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Initiated CoverageSell$165.00-10.70%
8/14/2024Argus
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T. Conrad
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageSell$185.00-8.19%
4/19/2024Edward Jones
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/26/2024BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$208.00+8.19%
10/13/2023Stephens
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$240.00+27.90%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$248.00+19.17%

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Should I Buy Hershey Stock? HSY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Hershey pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hershey
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Hershey Company:

  • The Hershey Company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share significantly exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company experienced a notable revenue increase of 26.0% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing its ability to grow and capture market share in the confectionery sector.
  • The current stock price is around $180, reflecting investor confidence and a solid market position, which could lead to potential capital appreciation.
  • The Hershey Company has a high return on equity of 37.36%, suggesting effective management and a strong ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
  • With 57.96% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, there is a level of confidence from large investors, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.

Hershey
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Hershey Company for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been significant, with a total of 118,311 shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those who are most familiar with its operations.
  • The company's net margin of 13.54% may indicate that while it is profitable, there could be pressures on profitability that investors should monitor closely.
  • Recent insider transactions show a decrease in ownership percentages, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance among its executives.
  • With a high percentage of institutional ownership, any significant sell-off by these investors could lead to increased volatility in the stock price.
  • As the market evolves, The Hershey Company may face increased competition in the confectionery space, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.

HSY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hershey is $169.68, with a high forecast of $208.00 and a low forecast of $134.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hershey in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 15 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" HSY shares.

According to analysts, Hershey's stock has a predicted downside of -7.89% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Hershey has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, DA Davidson, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Hershey less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Hershey is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HSY compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HSY) was last updated on 8/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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