Update shared on04 Aug 2025
Fair value Increased 9.02%Despite a notable decline in consensus revenue growth forecasts, Hershey’s higher future P/E ratio indicates elevated market optimism, leading to a significant increase in its analyst price target from $166.87 to $181.91.
What's in the News
- Hershey lowered 2025 earnings guidance, projecting reported EPS of $5.36–$5.69, down ~50% due to full-year tariff expenses, but expects at least 2% net sales growth.
- Kirk Tanner, most recently CEO of Wendy's and former PepsiCo executive, will succeed Michele Buck as CEO effective August 18, 2025, with Buck serving in a senior advisory capacity for the transition.
- Major new product collaborations announced: REESE'S and OREO are launching REESE'S OREO Cup and OREO REESE'S Cookie, debuting September and becoming permanent portfolio additions; ONE x Hershey's Double Chocolate protein bar launched in partnership with ONE and Bryson DeChambeau; HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar introduced for summer as a limited-time offering.
- Shareholders approved an amended and restated certificate of incorporation at the annual meeting.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Hershey
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $166.87 to $181.91.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Hershey has significantly fallen from 4.3% per annum to 3.1% per annum.
- The Future P/E for Hershey has risen from 23.29x to 24.75x.
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