Hershey Stock Forecast & Price Target
Hershey Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $178.54 (+2.9%) for Hershey in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $173.53. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Hershey Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Hershey at $173.20 (−0.19%) today around 11 AM ET and at $173.15 (−0.21%) today around 3:45 PM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Hershey Stock 2026: Price Performance
Hershey stock has lost 4.7% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $173.53 (as of Nov 11, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.9%, putting the stock 15.5 percentage points behind the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $155.76 and $238.23; it is currently 27.2% below its high of Mar 2, 2026.
Hershey Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $157.29 for Hershey – −9.4% from today. The range band runs from $106.34 – $208.25: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout Hershey
The Hershey Company is a U.S. confectionery and snack maker based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey, who built the town around his chocolate factory. Its brands include Hershey's chocolate bars and Kisses, Reese's peanut butter cups, Kit Kat in the United States under license, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers, as well as salty snacks such as SkinnyPop popcorn and Dot's pretzels.
Hershey generates most of its sales in North America, where it is the leading chocolate brand, and sells mainly through supermarkets, mass retailers and convenience stores. Cocoa prices have a major impact on costs and margins, as do sugar and dairy prices; seasonal peaks around Halloween, Easter and Valentine's Day matter for results. The Hershey Trust, which supports the Milton Hershey School, controls a majority of the voting rights. Changing consumer habits and weight-loss drugs are themes investors watch. Hershey is listed on the NYSE under HSY and is an S&P 500 constituent.
The current price of Hershey stock is $173.53 (−0.68% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $173.53 and the low $169.94.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Hershey Stock
What is the Hershey stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Hershey to reach $178.54 in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026), a change of +2.9% from the current price of $173.53. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $157.29 (−9.4%).
What is the Hershey stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $178.54 (+2.9%), 2 months $159.41 (−8.1%), 6 months $158.93 (−8.4%), 10 months $157.29 (−9.4%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Hershey stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+2.9% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Hershey?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.