The Hershey Company (HSY) is currently trading at $166.37. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $205.52, implying a 23.5% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

No firm-level price target raises or cuts for HSY are recorded in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 2 target raises and 9 target cuts for HSY.

HSY

The Hershey Company

Consumer StaplesOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$166.37

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$180.00$225.00
Current $166.37
Median: $198.00Mean: $198.27Current: $166.37

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • RBC CapitalAug 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $212.00 → $206.00

  • BarclaysAug 3, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $208.00 → $200.00

  • UBSJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $198.00

  • JP MorganJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $191.00 → $193.00

  • Wells FargoJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $200.00 → $190.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $255.00 → $225.00

  • StifelJul 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $215.00 → $180.00

  • BarclaysJul 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $220.00 → $208.00

  • UBSJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $200.00 → $190.00

  • JP MorganJul 13, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $204.00 → $191.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 9, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $249.00 → $200.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJun 25, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $220.00 → $200.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupMay 27, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $255.00 → $255.00

  • MizuhoMay 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $195.00 → $185.00

  • DA DavidsonMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $230.00 → $208.00

  • BarclaysMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $225.00 → $220.00

  • UBSMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $215.00 → $200.00

  • TD CowenMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $210.00

  • JP MorganMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $211.00 → $204.00

  • Wells FargoMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $220.00 → $200.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$205.52

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (8)Hold (14)Sell (1)

Upside

+23.53%

Market Cap

$33.43B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Nov 5, 2026D-40
P/E Ratio (TTM)22.73
Forward P/E16.86
P/B Ratio7.33
Dividend Yield3.49%
Return on Equity (ROE)32.81%
Operating Margin23.12%
Debt to Equity129.82
Beta (Volatility)0.10
52 Week Range$161.43 - $239.48
LowCurrent: $166.37High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
9/23/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 167.66 - 170.10 per share.30,000
9/18/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 166.77 - 171.34 per share.20,000
9/16/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 169.73 - 177.67 per share.30,000
9/11/2026MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL TRUSTBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 172.94 - 176.01 per share.20,000
9/9/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 170.80 - 174.26 per share.20,000
9/4/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 172.45 - 176.16 per share.20,000
9/2/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 175.51 - 179.09 per share.30,000
8/28/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 179.41 - 183.58 per share.20,000
8/26/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 185.67 - 190.07 per share.30,000
8/21/2026HERSHEY TRUST COBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 185.69 - 190.15 per share.20,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for HSY?

A. The current target price for The Hershey Company is $205.52, which implies a 23.5% upside from the current price of $166.37. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for HSY?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 14 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying HSY stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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