Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Price Target and Market Performance Analysis

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Jan 07, 2026

Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is a leading name in the confectionery industry, known for its iconic chocolate products. As of January 6, 2026, Piper Sandler set a price target of $213 for HSY, suggesting a potential upside of 18.81% from its current trading price of $179.28. This projection reflects confidence in Hershey's market position and future growth.

Hershey has a strong history of surpassing earnings estimates, which bodes well for its upcoming quarterly report. In the last two quarters, the company delivered an average earnings surprise of 19.53%. In the most recent quarter, Hershey reported earnings of $1.3 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 per share, resulting in a 19.27% surprise.

In the preceding quarter, Hershey was expected to post earnings of $1.01 per share but achieved $1.21 per share, marking a 19.80% surprise. This consistent trend of outperforming expectations has led to upward revisions in estimates for Hershey, enhancing its prospects for continued success in the market.

Currently, HSY is priced at $179.28, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.39% today, with a change of $0.71. The day's trading has seen a low of $179.23 and a high of $182.40. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $199 and a low of $140.13, indicating some volatility in its trading range.

Hershey's market capitalization stands at approximately $36.35 billion, with a trading volume of 1,761,745 shares. This substantial market cap and trading volume reflect the company's strong presence in the market and investor interest. As highlighted by Piper Sandler, the potential upside for HSY remains promising, given its track record and market performance.