HSY stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering The Hershey Company currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $205.81 — +11.7% versus the last price of $184.23. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
HSY historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in HSY.
HSY annual returns by year
Congress trading in HSY
9 members of Congress have disclosed trading HSY — 12 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $332,001. Most recent disclosure: Jul 10, 2026.
See who in Congress traded HSY →Insider activity in HSY
HSY's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 327 sales ($111.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 12, 2026.
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School | 10% owner | Sell | $5,400 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School | 10% owner | Sell | $322,109 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School | 10% owner | Sell | $108,194 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School | 10% owner | Sell | $180,659 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hershey Trust Co Trustee In Trust For Milton Hershey School | 10% owner | Sell | $417,699 |
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. It provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Sour Strips, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. The company markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. It exports its products in approximately 65 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
HSY Key Statistics
HSY in plain English
- P/E ratio (24.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of HSY's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (32.81%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (12.24%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.19%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
HSY stock: frequently asked questions
What is The Hershey Company's stock price today?
The Hershey Company (HSY) last traded at $184.23 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $161.43 and $239.48.
Is HSY stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on HSY is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $205.81 — about +11.7% versus the current price of $184.23. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in HSY 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in The Hershey Company made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,331 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 133%, or 8.8% per year.
Does HSY pay a dividend?
Yes. The Hershey Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.19% per year at today's share price.
What is HSY's P/E ratio?
HSY trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.9, and 18.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade HSY stock?
Yes — 9 members of Congress have disclosed trades in HSY under the STOCK Act, totaling 12 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $332,001.
What is The Hershey Company's ticker symbol?
The Hershey Company trades under the ticker symbol HSY on the NYSE.
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