Forecast & Rating25 analysts currently cover Hershey, with about 32.0% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $205.52, about 14.8% upside from the current price of $179.05. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 69.4% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means most institutions are cautious on Hershey's outlook. Data as of Aug 28, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 28, 2026
Price forecast
$205.5214.79%
Forecast & RatingBuy
23analysts
Strong buy26.09%
Buy8.70%
Hold60.87%
Sell4.35%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
6
Buy
2
Hold
14
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 23, 2026
Forecast met57.7%
Stock price$179.05
Avg. target$205.5
High target$250
Low target$170
Avg. target
$205.5
High target
$250
Low target
$170
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.