Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Hershey (HSY)

by · The Markets Daily

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Hershey (NYSE: HSY) recently:

  • 12/19/2025 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at Piper Sandler from $180.00 to $193.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 12/19/2025 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from $200.00 to $210.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 12/15/2025 – Hershey was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $211.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $195.00.
  • 12/11/2025 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $185.00 to $195.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 12/4/2025 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $184.00 to $195.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 12/4/2025 – Hershey is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “hold” rating and a $181.00 price target on the stock.
  • 11/26/2025 – Hershey was upgraded by analysts at Argus to a “hold” rating.
  • 11/21/2025 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at Piper Sandler from $167.00 to $180.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 11/10/2025 – Hershey had its price target lowered by analysts at DA Davidson from $188.00 to $185.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 11/3/2025 – Hershey was given a new $188.00 price target on by analysts at Barclays PLC.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its “positive” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Evercore ISI.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its “mixed” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They now have a $184.00 price target on the stock.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $205.00 to $190.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its price target lowered by analysts at TD Cowen from $204.00 to $200.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its price target lowered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $195.00 to $185.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 10/31/2025 – Hershey had its price target lowered by analysts at Evercore ISI from $220.00 to $215.00. They now have an “in-line” rating on the stock.
  • 10/30/2025 – Hershey was upgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $167.00 price target on the stock.

Hershey Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were issued a dividend of $1.37 per share. This represents a $5.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 17th. Hershey’s dividend payout ratio is currently 81.91%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Steven E. Voskuil sold 1,500 shares of Hershey stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $188.51, for a total transaction of $282,765.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 53,819 shares in the company, valued at $10,145,419.69. This trade represents a 2.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Kirk Tanner acquired 2,000 shares of Hershey stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was bought at an average price of $185.46 per share, with a total value of $370,920.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 47,860 shares in the company, valued at $8,876,115.60. This represents a 4.36% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 6,000 shares of company stock worth $1,102,725. Company insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a leading North American chocolatier and snack manufacturer headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company develops, produces and markets a wide range of confectionery and snack products for retail, foodservice and international customers. Hershey’s business spans manufacturing, branded product marketing, packaging and distribution across grocery, convenience, mass merchant and e-commerce channels.

Hershey’s product portfolio centers on chocolate and sugar confectionery, including core brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses and Twizzlers, alongside non-chocolate snacks and confectionery brands.

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