Hershey (HSY) News Today

Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) shares are reacting to a mix of strong quarterly results and upbeat analyst price-target revisions, offset by insider selling and some near-term outlook pressures.

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 revenue rose 26% year-over-year, topping Street estimates on robust demand. Hershey (HSY) Q2 Revenue Jumps 26%
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS of $1.21 beat consensus by $0.23, despite margin pressure from higher costs. The Hershey Co (HSY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $190 with an “equal weight” rating, reflecting upside potential. Barclays Raises Hershey (HSY) Price Target to $190
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America boosted its target to $208 while maintaining a “neutral” rating. Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Price Target Raised to $208.00
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein lifted its price objective to $179 with a “market perform” rating. Sanford C. Bernstein Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley increased its target to $189 with an “equal weight” rating. Morgan Stanley Issues Positive Forecast for Hershey
• Positive Sentiment: Declared a quarterly dividend of $1.37, implying a 2.94% yield. Hershey Company Announces Quarterly Dividend of $1.37
• Positive Sentiment: Management believes recent price increases hit the “sweet spot,” balancing higher selling prices without denting volumes. Do Higher Prices Mean Lower Sales? Hershey Thinks It's Found the Sweet Spot
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $154 but kept an “underweight” rating. Hershey Given New $154.00 Price Target at Wells Fargo
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler bumped its target to $160 while maintaining an “underweight” stance. Hershey Price Target Raised to $160 at Piper Sandler
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 earnings call noted strong top-line growth but margin pressure from rising input and marketing costs. The Hershey Co (HSY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Launched a REESE’S and OREO collaboration, aiming to drive incremental sales amid earnings headwinds. Hershey (HSY) Reports Lower Earnings But Announces Exciting REESE'S and OREO Collaboration
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Michele Buck sold 19,290 shares at an average of $194, decreasing her stake by 9%. Michele Buck Sells 19,290 Shares of Hershey Company Stock
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2025 EPS guidance of $5.81–$5.99 slightly trails the $5.94 consensus, reflecting cautious outlook. Hershey (NYSE:HSY) Issues FY 2025 Earnings Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn that new tariffs could dent margins and pressure full-year profit outlook. Tariffs Take A Bite Out Of Hershey's Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Media reports highlight a “melting” full-year profit outlook under pressure from costs and tariffs. Hershey's Full Year Profit Outlook Melts Under Pressure