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Hershey - HSY Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $182.79
  • Forecasted Upside: 0.26%
  • Number of Analysts: 22
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 18 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$182.32 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +1.687 (0.93%)

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Analyst Price Target for HSY

Analyst Price Target is $182.79
▲ +0.26% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 22 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Hershey in the last 3 months. The average price target is $182.79, with a high forecast of $222.00 and a low forecast of $146.00. The average price target represents a 0.26% upside from the last price of $182.32.

This chart shows the closing price for HSY for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 22 investment analysts is to hold stock in Hershey. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Reduce consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 13 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 14 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 14 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 16 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 15 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 14 hold ratings
  • 4 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 15 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 17 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 18 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/4/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$184.00 ➝ $195.00
12/4/2025Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$181.00
11/26/2025ArgusUpgradeHold
11/21/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$167.00 ➝ $180.00
11/10/2025DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$188.00 ➝ $185.00
11/3/2025BarclaysSet Target$188.00
10/31/2025Evercore ISIReiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive
10/31/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingMixed ➝ Mixed$184.00
10/31/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$205.00 ➝ $190.00
10/31/2025TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$204.00 ➝ $200.00
10/31/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$195.00 ➝ $185.00
10/31/2025Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$220.00 ➝ $215.00
10/30/2025Piper SandlerUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$167.00
10/24/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$185.00 ➝ $195.00
10/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$187.00 ➝ $189.00
10/16/2025Morgan StanleySet Target$193.00
10/8/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$192.00 ➝ $205.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/25/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$154.00 ➝ $157.00
9/16/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $222.00
9/15/2025BNP Paribas ExaneUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
9/9/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$160.00 ➝ $167.00
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$146.00 ➝ $187.00
8/4/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$171.00 ➝ $188.00
8/1/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$165.00 ➝ $190.00
7/31/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$135.00 ➝ $154.00
7/31/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$145.00 ➝ $160.00
7/31/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $208.00
7/31/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform$155.00 ➝ $179.00
7/31/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$173.00 ➝ $189.00
7/29/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$160.00 ➝ $180.00
7/28/2025MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $165.00
7/23/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$120.00 ➝ $145.00
5/28/2025MizuhoLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$167.00 ➝ $155.00
5/5/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$160.00 ➝ $165.00
5/5/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$162.00 ➝ $163.00
5/2/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $170.00
5/2/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$178.00 ➝ $175.00
5/2/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform$147.00 ➝ $155.00
4/17/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$159.00 ➝ $175.00
4/17/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$183.00 ➝ $177.00
4/15/2025CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$173.00 ➝ $165.00
3/24/2025Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$183.00
3/14/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$125.00 ➝ $132.00
2/10/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$170.00 ➝ $160.00
2/10/2025DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$164.00 ➝ $149.00
2/7/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$170.00 ➝ $160.00
2/7/2025CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$159.00 ➝ $154.00
2/5/2025MizuhoLower Target$170.00 ➝ $140.00
2/5/2025Bernstein BankLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$177.00 ➝ $146.00
2/3/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$178.00 ➝ $178.00
1/31/2025Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$153.00 ➝ $120.00
1/24/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$180.00 ➝ $170.00
1/23/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$184.00 ➝ $148.00
1/21/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$150.00 ➝ $134.00
1/17/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$180.00 ➝ $170.00
1/17/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$150.00 ➝ $140.00
1/16/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$189.00 ➝ $163.00
1/16/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$168.00 ➝ $153.00
1/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$171.00 ➝ $151.00
1/8/2025TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$190.00 ➝ $172.00
1/8/2025CitigroupLower TargetSell ➝ Sell$165.00 ➝ $159.00
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$160.00 ➝ $150.00
12/23/2024MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $170.00
12/12/2024Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingNeutral$180.00
12/12/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$175.00 ➝ $160.00
12/10/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$183.00 ➝ $183.00
12/9/2024MizuhoLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $180.00
11/11/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$202.00 ➝ $180.00
11/8/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$205.00 ➝ $183.00
11/8/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$165.00 ➝ $168.00
10/31/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$163.00 ➝ $161.00
10/25/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$195.00 ➝ $180.00
10/23/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$179.00 ➝ $165.00
10/22/2024Redburn AtlanticInitiated CoverageSell$165.00
10/15/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $195.00
10/14/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$188.00 ➝ $180.00
10/7/2024UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$226.00 ➝ $209.00
10/7/2024Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$230.00 ➝ $205.00
9/26/2024Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeHold ➝ Underperform$184.00 ➝ $163.00
9/24/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$204.00 ➝ $202.00
9/10/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$191.00 ➝ $199.00
8/27/2024CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$195.00 ➝ $182.00
8/14/2024ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/12/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageSell$185.00
8/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$183.00 ➝ $188.00
8/2/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$209.00 ➝ $205.00
8/2/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$192.00 ➝ $191.00
8/2/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$188.00 ➝ $195.00
7/23/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$197.00 ➝ $192.00
7/17/2024Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$237.00 ➝ $230.00
7/17/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$204.00 ➝ $188.00
7/10/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $200.00
6/21/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$179.00 ➝ $179.00
6/21/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $195.00
6/18/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$210.00 ➝ $204.00
5/30/2024ArgusLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $225.00
5/6/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $205.00
4/19/2024Edward JonesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
4/17/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $200.00
4/15/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $179.00
4/11/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$213.00 ➝ $199.00
3/26/2024BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$208.00
3/15/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$213.00
2/12/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $210.00
2/12/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$191.00 ➝ $183.00
2/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $193.00
2/9/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$190.00 ➝ $210.00
2/7/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$213.00
2/1/2024CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$213.00
1/29/2024Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$235.00
1/25/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$195.00 ➝ $205.00
1/16/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$212.00 ➝ $200.00
12/15/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$250.00 ➝ $200.00
12/8/2023DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageNeutral$205.00
11/29/2023Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$240.00 ➝ $200.00
11/21/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$239.00 ➝ $213.00
10/31/2023MizuhoLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$195.00 ➝ $180.00
10/27/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$245.00 ➝ $186.00
10/27/2023TD CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$235.00 ➝ $200.00
10/17/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $250.00
10/13/2023StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$240.00
10/12/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$265.00 ➝ $218.00
9/22/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $240.00
9/22/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageBuy$248.00
9/13/2023TD CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$250.00
8/11/2023ArgusLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $270.00
7/31/2023MizuhoLower Target$263.00 ➝ $233.00
7/28/2023Morgan StanleyLower Target$270.00 ➝ $245.00
7/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$260.00 ➝ $240.00
7/19/2023BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$268.00
7/17/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$264.00 ➝ $262.00
7/12/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$252.00 ➝ $249.00
5/2/2023VNET GroupReiterated RatingMaintains
5/2/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost Target$255.00 ➝ $280.00
5/1/2023MizuhoBoost Target$235.00 ➝ $263.00
4/28/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetInline$255.00 ➝ $265.00
4/28/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$269.00 ➝ $310.00
4/28/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$243.00 ➝ $260.00
4/28/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$251.00 ➝ $264.00
4/28/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$260.00 ➝ $285.00
4/28/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $300.00
4/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$255.00 ➝ $275.00
4/28/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$245.00 ➝ $265.00
4/13/2023Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageHold$243.00
4/11/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$246.00 ➝ $256.00
3/29/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$230.00 ➝ $255.00
3/29/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$230.00 ➝ $255.00
3/24/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$222.00 ➝ $235.00
3/23/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line$250.00 ➝ $255.00
3/23/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$237.00 ➝ $251.00
3/23/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$251.00 ➝ $260.00
3/20/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$246.00 ➝ $237.00
2/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$220.00 ➝ $230.00
2/3/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$231.00 ➝ $246.00
2/3/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $260.00
2/2/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$255.00 ➝ $277.00
1/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$220.00
12/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$224.00 ➝ $231.00
12/8/2022UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$244.00 ➝ $269.00
12/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$236.00 ➝ $246.00
11/18/2022Erste Group BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
11/15/2022Exane BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageUnderperform ➝ Neutral$235.00
11/15/2022BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageNeutral$235.00
11/8/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$222.00 ➝ $224.00
11/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$230.00 ➝ $236.00
11/7/2022MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $222.00
10/20/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$227.00 ➝ $230.00
9/14/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform
9/14/2022CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$238.00
9/14/2022CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$238.00
7/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$219.00 ➝ $227.00
7/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$218.00 ➝ $219.00
4/29/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost Target$214.00 ➝ $237.00
4/29/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$215.00 ➝ $255.00
4/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $218.00
4/29/2022MizuhoBoost Target$200.00 ➝ $210.00
4/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$206.00 ➝ $210.00
3/30/2022UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$226.00
2/7/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$197.00 ➝ $214.00
2/7/2022ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$224.00
2/4/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$191.00 ➝ $207.00
2/4/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$221.00 ➝ $227.00
2/4/2022Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $225.00
2/4/2022Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $215.00
2/4/2022MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$196.00 ➝ $200.00
2/4/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $215.00
2/4/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$190.00 ➝ $200.00
2/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$214.00 ➝ $227.00
2/4/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$193.00 ➝ $206.00
1/26/2022MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$196.00
1/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$180.00 ➝ $191.00
11/1/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy
10/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$170.00 ➝ $190.00
10/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$184.00 ➝ $187.00
10/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$194.00 ➝ $200.00
10/29/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$189.00 ➝ $197.00
10/29/2021CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$202.00 ➝ $190.00
10/29/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetAverage ➝ Overweight$194.00 ➝ $205.00
10/18/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$174.00 ➝ $184.00
10/4/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $191.00
9/21/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageHold$182.00 ➝ $180.00
7/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$166.00 ➝ $182.00
7/30/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$188.00 ➝ $189.00
7/30/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$180.00 ➝ $194.00
7/30/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $181.00
7/30/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$182.00 ➝ $194.00
7/22/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$166.00 ➝ $173.00
5/3/2021CitigroupBoost Target$172.00 ➝ $187.00
4/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$152.00 ➝ $166.00
4/21/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $162.00
4/15/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$171.00 ➝ $181.00
3/23/2021Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
3/17/2021Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$147.00 ➝ $175.00
2/8/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$157.00 ➝ $170.00
2/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$172.00 ➝ $175.00
1/12/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Hold$157.00 ➝ $162.00
1/6/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$168.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.31 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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  • 99 very positive mentions
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Hershey logo
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company exports its products in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Today's Range

Now: $182.32
Low: $179.43
High: $182.58

50 Day Range

MA: $182.78
Low: $162.13
High: $195.54

52 Week Range

Now: $182.32
Low: $140.13
High: $208.03

Volume

1,295,275 shs

Average Volume

1,625,331 shs

Market Capitalization

$36.97 billion

P/E Ratio

27.25

Dividend Yield

3.03%

Beta

0.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Hershey?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Hershey in the last twelve months: Argus, Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Bernstein Bank, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup Inc., DA Davidson, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Hershey?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Hershey in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $182.79, suggesting a possible upside of 0.6%. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting HSY will reach $222.00 in the next twelve months. Bernstein Bank has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $146.00 for Hershey in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Hershey?

Hershey currently has 1 sell rating, 18 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in HSY, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Hershey?

Other companies that are similar to Hershey include Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, Church & Dwight, Coty and General Mills. Learn More about companies similar to Hershey.

How do I contact Hershey's investor relations team?

Hershey's physical mailing address is 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA, 17033. The company's listed phone number is (717) 534-4200 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Hershey is www.thehersheycompany.com. Learn More about contacing Hershey investor relations.