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The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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HSY Analyst Ratings

Hold
18Ratings
0 Buy
14 Hold
4 Sell
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HSY Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$180.94
▲(4.11% Upside)
Based on 18 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for The Hershey Company in the last 3 months. The average price target is $180.94 with a high forecast of $209.00 and a low forecast of $161.00. The average price target represents a 4.11% change from the last price of $173.79.
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Highest Price Target$209.00Average Price Target$180.94Lowest Price Target$161.00
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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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Bank of America Securities
$180
Hold
3.57%
Upside
Reiterated
11/08/24
Hershey's Financial Outlook: Hold Rating Amid Cost Challenges and Adjusted EPS Forecasts
RBC Capital
$183
Hold
5.30%
Upside
Assigned
11/07/24
RBC Capital Sticks to Their Hold Rating for The Hershey Company (HSY)
Mizuho Securities
$200
Hold
15.08%
Upside
Reiterated
11/07/24
Hershey's Hold Rating: Navigating Competitive Challenges and Uncertain Outlook
Jefferies
$163$161
Sell
-7.36%
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10/31/24
Hershey price target lowered to $161 from $163 at JefferiesHershey price target lowered to $161 from $163 at Jefferies
Redburn Atlantic
$165
Sell
-5.06%
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10/22/24
Redburn-Atlantic starts Hershey (HSY) at SellRedburn-Atlantic analyst Bingqing Zhu initiates coverage on Hershey (NYSE: HSY) with a Sell rating and a price target of $165.00.

Best Analysts Covering The Hershey Company

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HSY Analyst Recommendation Trends

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Jul 24
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Strong Buy
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In the current month, HSY has received 0 Buy Ratings, 28 Hold Ratings, and 5 Sell Ratings. HSY average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $180.94.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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HSY Financial Forecast

HSY Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for HSY is $2.38 with a range of $2.32 to $2.48. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.34. HSY beat its EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 60.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HSY has Underperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for HSY is $2.38 with a range of $2.32 to $2.48. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.34. HSY beat its EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 60.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HSY has Underperformed its overall industry.

HSY Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for HSY is $2.85B with a range of $2.78B to $2.89B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $2.99B. HSY beat its sales estimates 25.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.10% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HSY has Underperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for HSY is $2.85B with a range of $2.78B to $2.89B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $2.99B. HSY beat its sales estimates 25.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.10% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HSY has Underperformed its overall industry.

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 $180.94.
    What is HSY’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    The Hershey Company has 4.11% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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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, 14 hold ratings and 4 sell ratings.
            What is The Hershey Company’s price target?
            The average price target for The Hershey Company is $180.94. This is based on 18 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $209.00 ,the lowest forecast is $161.00. The average price target represents 4.11% Increase from the current price of $173.79.
              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 18 Wall Streets Analysts.
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