HSY Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
20.16%
Last Quarter
$1.30
Past Year
$4.34
Growth Past 5yrs
-6.6%
Next Quarter
$2.02
Estimate Next Year
$5.07
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$243.00
5.26% Upside
Mean Price Target
$189.81
-17.78% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$132.00
-42.82% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
HSY Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, HSY (NYSE: HSY) reported an actual EPS of $1.3 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.07, resulting in a 21.50% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), HSY recorded an actual EPS of $1.21 with a 21.85% surprise. See HSY's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
HSY has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 30, 2025 showing a 21.50% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 21.85% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 1.3 | 1.07 | +21.50% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.21 | 0.993 | +21.85% |
| May 01, 2025 | 2.09 | 1.94 | +7.73% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 2.69 | 2.4 | +12.08% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 2.34 | 2.56 | -8.59% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 1.27 | 1.44 | -11.81% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSY stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given HSY stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 43 analysts have given their ratings
to HSY out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
34 analysts rate it hold,
6 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$189.81 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -17.78% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for HSY highest price target?
Analysts suggest HSY's stock price would rise to a high of $243.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for HSY over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the HSY stock price could move to $132.00.
What is the average target price for HSY?
HSY stock has an average analyst estimate of $189.81.
At its current price, how far is HSY from its average target price?
HSY shares are currently trading -17.78% below this price target.
What were HSY’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.30 versus consensus estimates of $1.07, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.34.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
HSY's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.02 and $5.07 for the whole year.
What has HSY's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 20.16% EPS growth for HSY in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -6.6% in the past five years.