Recent Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Hershey (HSY)

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 1/14/2026 – Hershey had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $190.00 to $210.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – Hershey was given a new $213.00 price target on by analysts at Piper Sandler. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – Hershey was upgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $213.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $193.00.
• 1/5/2026 – Hershey was given a new $182.00 price target on by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 1/5/2026 – Hershey was upgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $182.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $157.00.
• 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.

Hershey Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were paid a $1.37 dividend. This represents a $5.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. Hershey’s dividend payout ratio is presently 81.91%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hershey

In related news, CEO Kirk Tanner acquired 2,000 shares of Hershey stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $185.46 per share, for a total transaction of $370,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 47,860 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,876,115.60. This represents a 4.36% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Stacy Taffet bought 200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The shares were bought at an average price of $186.19 per share, with a total value of $37,238.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 9,371 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,744,786.49. The trade was a 2.18% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,102,725 over the last ninety days. 0.34% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.