HSYConsumer Defensive · ConfectionersThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Hershey Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $200 — +8.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Hershey Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (52): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HSY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $208 → $200 |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $191 → $193 |
| 31 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $198 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $200 → $190 |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $255 → $225 |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | $215 → $180 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $220 → $208 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $200 → $190 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $204 → $191 |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $249 → $200 |
| 9 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HSY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| HSYThe Hershey Co. | $37.0B | 81 |
| MDLZMondelez International, Inc. | $82.1B | 52 |
| TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | $3.1B | 47 |
| KVUEKenvue, Inc.* | $36.9B | 65 |
| KMBKimberly-Clark Corp.* | $36.6B | 63 |
| ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Co.* | $38.8B | 88 |
| SYYSysco Corp.* | $39.7B | 81 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few confectioners companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Hershey chief accounting officer Jennifer Mccalman sold 710 shares at $180.78 per share on August 6, 2026, for a total transaction value of $128,354, reducing her direct equity holdings by 17%.
Why it matters — HSY watchers may note insider selling activity as a signal about executive sentiment regarding the company's stock.
On August 5, 2026, Hershey CFO Steven Voskuil sold 950 shares at $180 per share, for a total transaction value of $171,000. The sale reduced his direct equity holdings by 2%.
Why it matters — Hershey watchers may track insider transactions, as a CFO's share sale can offer insight into executive confidence and changes in direct equity holdings.
Hershey was upgraded from Sell to a cautious Buy as cocoa prices have declined, margins are recovering, and earnings are rebounding. The article notes normalized earnings, resumed dividend growth, and diminished tariff concerns, while revenue growth relies on pricing rather than volume, raising questions about long-term organic growth.
Why it matters — HSY watchers would care because the upgrade and easing cost pressures signal improving fundamentals, though reliance on pricing-driven growth could affect future sustainability.
The Hershey Company released its Q2 2026 earnings call prepared remarks transcript, as published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Investors monitoring Hershey can review management's prepared commentary on second-quarter performance directly from the earnings call.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Hershey (HSY) as a strong momentum stock, citing the Zacks Style Scores, a feature of the Zacks Premium research service, as a tool for identifying such stocks.
Why it matters — HSY watchers may care because an independent research service has singled out the company as a strong momentum pick.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Hershey Co. have a median 12-month price target of $200, with estimates ranging from $170 to $250. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering The Hershey Co., 8 rate it a Buy, 14 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Hershey Co. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, The Hershey Co. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +8.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Hershey Co. 81 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Hershey Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HSY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $170 to $250 over the next 12 months.
The Hershey Co. returned +5.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Hershey Company is a global confectionery and snacks manufacturer specializing in chocolate, sweets, mints, and related snack products. Its portfolio spans well-known brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Kisses, along with a growing range of salty snacks.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 12 Aug 2026): "Hershey Chief Accounting Officer Sells 710 Shares for $128,354". Hershey chief accounting officer Jennifer Mccalman sold 710 shares at $180.78 per share on August 6, 2026, for a total transaction value of $128,354, reducing her direct equity holdings by 17%.
The Hershey Company is a global confectionery and snacks manufacturer specializing in chocolate, sweets, mints, and related snack products. Its portfolio spans well-known brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Kisses, along with a growing range of salty snacks. The company operates through three main segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International, serving retail, grocery, convenience, and mass merchandise channels. The North America Confectionery segment focuses on chocolate and non-chocolate candies and related grocery items in the United States and Canada, while North America Salty Snacks covers popcorn, pretzels, and other snack formats. The International segment manages operations in markets outside North America, distributing products in numerous countries worldwide. Headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania and founded in 1894, The Hershey Company today plays a prominent role in the consumer packaged goods sector, with its brands occupying significant shelf space in supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.
CEO Mr. Kirk C. Tanner · 17,550 employees · United States · https://www.thehersheycompany.com