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The Hershey Company
$190.84-- (--)
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The Hershey Company (HSY) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for The Hershey Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 10 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 10 unique analysts
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$221.11
↑ 15.86% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest HSY Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Megan Clapp
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$247.00 → $227.00
Matthew Smith
Stifel
HoldMaintains
$230.00 → $215.00
Thomas Palmer
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$230.00 → $211.00
Rob Dickerson
BTIG
HoldInitiates
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Andrew Lazar
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$240.00 → $225.00
Peter Grom
UBS
HoldMaintains
$236.00 → $215.00
Steve Powers
Deutsche Bank
HoldMaintains
$212.00 → $200.00
David Palmer
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$250.00 → $255.00
Megan Alexander
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$238.00 → $247.00
John Baumgartner
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$165.00 → $195.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for HSY?

The analyst consensus rating for HSY is "Hold" based on 10 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for HSY?

The average 12-month price target for HSY is $221.11, representing an upside of 15.9% from the current price of $190.84.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.