Fintel reports that on April 14, 2026, BTIG initiated coverage of Hershey (NYSE:HSY) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 18.06% Upside
As of April 9, 2026, the average one-year price target for Hershey is $233.30/share. The forecasts range from a low of $167.66 to a high of $280.35. The average price target represents an increase of 18.06% from its latest reported closing price of $197.61 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Hershey is 11,716MM, an increase of 0.20%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 11.18.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,456 funds or institutions reporting positions in Hershey. This is an decrease of 653 owner(s) or 30.96% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to HSY is 0.18%, an increase of 22.99%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 17.88% to 126,353K shares. 
The put/call ratio of HSY is 0.95, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital International Investors holds 9,106K shares representing 6.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,937K shares , representing an increase of 1.86%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HSY by 3.75% over the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 5,316K shares representing 3.59% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,191K shares , representing an increase of 2.34%.
Geode Capital Management holds 4,831K shares representing 3.26% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,727K shares , representing an increase of 2.15%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HSY by 48.72% over the last quarter.
Royal Bank Of Canada holds 3,080K shares representing 2.08% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,016K shares , representing an increase of 2.10%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HSY by 87.88% over the last quarter.
Hershey Trust holds 2,066K shares representing 1.40% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,066K shares , representing a decrease of 0.00%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in HSY by 0.02% over the last quarter.
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