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Historical analyst accuracy
For Hershey Company (The), we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 34% were profitable, average return +4% (110 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (34% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse | 15 | 60% | +9% |
| Citigroup | 12 | 17% | +6% |
| B of A Securities | 9 | 33% | +4% |
| JP Morgan | 8 | 25% | +9% |
| RBC Capital | 8 | 50% | +13% |
Valuation
Is Hershey Company (The) overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Hershey Company (The) right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Hershey Company (The)'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Hershey Company (The) | Sector median (Consumer Staples) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 25.3 | 24.4 |
| Forward P/E | 18.4 | 15.6 |
| Net margin | 12% | 7% |
👉 Hershey Company (The) is valued in line with its sector (25.3 vs 24.4).
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💵 Dividend : Hershey Company (The) pays about $5.64/share/yr → 3.16% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Hershey Company (The) a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Hershey Company (The) (HSY) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 34% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Hershey Company (The)'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $200 (+10% vs $181), ranging from $180 to $227 (14 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Hershey Company (The)?
Over 1 year, 34% of analyst targets on Hershey Company (The) were profitable, for an average return of +4% (across 110 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Hershey Company (The) stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $200 within 12 months, i.e. +10% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $227, the most cautious $180.
What is the Hershey Company (The) stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $200, +10%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (34%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Hershey Company (The) overvalued?
Its P/E is 25.3, forward P/E 18.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.