Rating Change
BNP Paribas reiterated its Outperform rating on The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) on October 30, 2026.
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BNP Paribas Reiterates Outperform Rating on The Hershey Company (HSY)
BNP Paribas reiterated its Outperform rating on The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) on October 30, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) · reiterate
- Firm
- BNP Paribas
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $165.61
- Market capitalization
- $36.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- BNP Paribas reiterated an Outperform rating on Hershey (HSY) on October 30, 2026, while the stock trades at $165.61 with a $36.8B market cap.
Market Context
The Hershey Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $165.61 with a market capitalization of $36.8B. The stock has declined 8.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from BNP Paribas provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for The Hershey Company.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for The Hershey Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 3 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View HSY Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for HSY?
A rating of Outperform from BNP Paribas reflects the analyst's outlook on The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the HSY forecast page.
