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Hershey (HSY) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HSY Stock Forecast

Hershey (HSY) stock forecast, based on 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $170.50, with a high of $180.00 and a low of $165.00. This represents a 2.35% increase from the last price of $166.59.

$165 $172 $179 $186 $193 $200 High: $180 Avg: $170.5 Low: $165 Last Closed Price: $166.59

HSY Stock Rating

Hershey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (16.67%), 20 Hold (66.67%), 5 Sell (16.67%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 30 0 5 20 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HSY Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHershey2.35%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 8.20%
IndustryConfectionery Stocks-4.51%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--10
Avg Price Target--$180.00
Last Closing Price$166.59$166.59$166.59
Upside/Downside--8.05%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2522183227
Mar, 2522173226
Feb, 2513164226
Jan, 2523174127
Dec, 2422184127
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 08, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$168.00$175.67-4.37%0.85%
Nov 07, 2024Matthew SmithStifel Nicolaus$180.00$179.690.17%8.05%
Oct 23, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$165.00$183.47-10.07%-0.95%
Oct 22, 2024Arun SundaramCFRA$169.00$183.47-7.89%1.45%
Oct 22, 2024Bingqing ZhuRedburn Partners$165.00$184.67-10.65%-0.95%
Sep 26, 2024Rob DickersonJefferies$163.00$191.00-14.66%-2.15%
Sep 24, 2024Andrew LazarBarclays$202.00$195.143.52%21.26%
Sep 17, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$179.00$201.31-11.08%7.45%
May 06, 2024Chris CareyWells Fargo$205.00$197.923.58%23.06%
May 05, 2024Thomas PalmerCoker Palmer$204.00$197.923.07%22.46%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 11, 2025CitigroupSellSellhold
Oct 23, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 22, 2024CFRACautiousdowngrade
Oct 07, 2024BernsteinOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Sep 17, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 27, 2024CitigroupNeutralSelldowngrade
Aug 12, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 12, 2024Goldman SachsBuySellinitialise
Aug 02, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
May 05, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.13$7.15$8.00$9.09-----
Avg Forecast$6.22$7.10$8.27$9.51$9.05$7.51$8.07$8.34$8.55
High Forecast$6.30$7.19$8.37$9.60$9.15$8.24$9.72$9.57$8.69
Low Forecast$6.14$7.00$8.19$9.40$8.93$6.63$5.71$6.17$8.40
Surprise %-1.45%0.70%-3.26%-4.42%-----

Revenue Forecast

$8B $9B $10B $11B $12B $13B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.15B$8.97B$10.42B$11.16B$11.20B----
Avg Forecast$8.08B$8.90B$10.34B$11.23B$11.16B$11.39B$11.69B$11.95B$12.10B
High Forecast$8.16B$8.99B$10.44B$11.29B$11.20B$11.52B$11.72B$12.05B$12.26B
Low Forecast$8.00B$8.81B$10.26B$11.17B$11.12B$11.25B$11.66B$11.85B$11.94B
Surprise %0.86%0.78%0.73%-0.57%0.42%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $900M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.28B$1.48B$1.64B$1.86B$2.22B----
Avg Forecast$1.20B$1.46B$1.40B$1.86B$1.86B$1.61B$1.74B$1.62B$1.76B
High Forecast$1.44B$1.48B$1.68B$2.23B$1.88B$1.69B$2.00B$1.97B$1.79B
Low Forecast$959.94M$1.44B$1.12B$1.49B$1.84B$1.36B$1.17B$1.27B$1.73B
Surprise %6.57%1.30%17.41%-19.51%----

HSY Forecast FAQ

Is Hershey stock a buy?

Hershey stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 20 Hold, 5 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 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $170.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $165 at the low end to $180 at the high end, suggesting a potential 2.35% change from the previous closing price of $166.59.

How does Hershey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hershey's stock forecast shows a 2.35% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (8.20%) and outperforming the confectionery stocks industry (-4.51%).

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

  • April 2025: 7.41% Strong Buy, 7.41% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 11.11% Sell, 7.41% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 65.38% Hold, 11.54% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 3.85% Strong Buy, 11.54% Buy, 61.54% Hold, 15.38% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.

What is Hershey’s EPS forecast?

Hershey's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.51, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.07 in 2026, $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 2025 is $11.39B, reflecting a 1.71% increase from the reported $11.2B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $11.69B, followed by $11.95B for 2027, and $12.1B for 2028.

What is Hershey’s net income forecast?

Hershey's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.61B, representing a -27.43% decrease from the reported $2.22B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.74B in 2026, $1.62B in 2027, and $1.76B in 2028.