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Consumer DefensiveFood ConfectionersScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

HSY

Catalysts
The Hershey Company
Consumer Defensive· Food Confectioners
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 2/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$173.15
-$1.91 (-1.09%)
Latest market quote
Momentum27
Value31
Quality61
Risk Resilience45
Sentiment68
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 41/100

Momentum 27/100 and sentiment 68/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
2 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 35.55%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 27/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+15.6%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+32.9%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 30, 2026$1.43$1.90+32.9%$2.63B$2.79B
Apr 30, 2026$2.04$2.35+15.2%$3.03B$3.1B
Feb 5, 2026$1.40$1.71+22.1%$2.98B$3.09B
Oct 30, 2025$1.07$1.30+21.5%$3.12B$3.18B
Jul 30, 2025$0.99$1.21+21.9%$2.52B$2.61B
May 1, 2025$1.94$2.09+7.7%$2.79B$2.81B
Feb 6, 2025$2.40$2.69+12.1%$2.84B$2.89B
Nov 7, 2024$2.56$2.34-8.6%$3.08B$2.99B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
8
Buy
14
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$209.78
+21.16% versus current price
Based on 13 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$185.00
+6.84% vs latest price
Average target
$209.78
+21.16% vs latest price
High target
$255.00
+47.27% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 29, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.11

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$3.26B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score68

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score27

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score41/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
13
Average target
$209.78
Target upside
21.16%
Target range
$185.00 - $255.00
90-day revisions
-4

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
0
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 3, 2026

The Hershey Company (HSY) Appoints Dave Hulays as Chief Financial Officer

The Hershey Company (HSY) announced on September 2, 2026, the appointment of Dave Hulays as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immedi

gurufocus.com · Sep 2, 2026

HSY Looks 14.3% Undervalued on GF Value™

On September 02, 2026, The Hershey Co (NYSE: HSY) announced the appointment of Dave Hulays as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hulays suc

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HSY Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for HSY stock?

HSY's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move HSY stock?

Upcoming events that could move HSY include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could HSY's next earnings report affect the stock?

HSY's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive HSY stock higher?

HSY could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt HSY stock?

HSY could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.