The Hershey Company (HSY) Stock Forecast
HSY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.52 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $198.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $2.10
- 52-week range
- $157.61 – $236.28
HSY analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HSY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HSY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.12 | $2.04 | $2.23 | $1.30 | +62.8% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.48 | $8.36 | $8.61 | $6.31 | +34.4% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.84 | $9.32 | $10.08 | $8.48 | +16.0% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HSY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.25B | $3.21B | $3.30B | +2.2% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.28B | $12.20B | $12.38B | +5.1% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.59B | $12.48B | $12.70B | +2.5% | 20 |
HSY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HSY revenue: reported and forecast
HSY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.28 | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | −7.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.43 | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.48 | +0.7% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.89 | $9.87 | $9.87 | $9.86 | $9.84 | −0.4% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HSY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HSY beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from HSY
23 analysts cover Hershey; their consensus rating is buy (3.52 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $198.00, 15.9% above the latest close of $170.83. Analysts expect earnings of $8.48 per share for 2026, +34.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.84 per share on revenue of $12.6 billion. Hershey beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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HSY forecast FAQ
What is Hershey's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hershey is $198.00, 15.9% above the latest close of $170.83.
Is Hershey a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering Hershey, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hershey's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.48 per share for 2026 (range $8.36 to $8.61); for 2027 the estimate is $9.84.
What is Hershey's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $12.3 billion, growth of 5.1%; for 2027 it is $12.6 billion.
When does Hershey report earnings?
Hershey is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.10.
Does Hershey usually beat earnings estimates?
Hershey reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.