The Hershey (HSY) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 25 analyst ratings
Based on 9 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $206.00 from $212.00 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $200.00 from $208.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $190.00 from $200.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $193.00 from $191.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $198.00 from $190.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $225.00 from $255.00 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $180.00 from $215.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $208.00 from $220.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $190.00 from $200.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $191.00 from $204.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $200.00 from $249.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $200.00 from $220.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Upgraded | In-Line → Outperform | $255.00 | May 27, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $185.00 from $195.00 | May 20, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $220.00 from $225.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $208.00 from $230.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $200.00 from $220.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $204.00 from $211.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $210.00 | May 1, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $200.00 from $215.00 | May 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for HSY stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for The Hershey (HSY) is $199.11, with a high estimate of $225.00 and a low of $180.00, across 9 analysts.
Is HSY a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering The Hershey currently average a Hold rating: 8 buy, 16 hold and 1 sell, from 25 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for HSY?
The average price target of $199.11 implies 12.79% upside from the last price of $176.54.
What is the latest analyst rating on HSY?
On Aug 21, 2026, RBC Capital maintained The Hershey at Sector Perform with a price target of $206.00.
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