Decline depth
-20.5%
From rolling 252-day high of $239.48, 73d ago.
Past the 20% Watch threshold.
-20.5%
from rolling 252-day high of $239.48 set 2026-03-02 · 73d ago
Current
$190.32
Decline depth
-20.5%
Decline σ
2.3σ
TFC
0/5 bearish
Rolling 252-day high
Up day
Down day
Last 90 trading days · data from Alpaca
Structural break signals
HSY qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
Time-frame continuity
0/5 bearish
Latest bar across daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly time frames. A bar counts as bearish when it's a 2-Down or a red 3.
Decline sigma
2.3σ
Drop from local high over the last 5 bars, expressed in units of the stock's typical daily volatility (1.47% per day).
The structural read
What price action says about HSY.
HSY qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -20.5% from its rolling 252-day high.
Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.
Upstream TFC read: moderate alignment, current phase weekly. Last bar types — daily 2D (red), weekly 2U (green), monthly 2D (green).
Earnings on file: 2026-04-30. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
52W low $150.04
45.0% of range
52W high $239.48
Sector context · Consumer Defensive
47 other Consumer Defensive tickers are on Broken Stocks.
28
Red List
13
Amber
6
Watch
-36.4%
Median decline
Worst in sector: SKIL (-71.7%). Least-bad: BJ (-20.1%). See all Consumer Defensive listings →
Related — same sector
Closest decliners to HSY
Amber List
AVO
Mission Produce, Inc.
Watch Recovering
MAMA
Mama's Creations, Inc.
Watch
EDU
New Oriental Education & Techno
Watch Recovering
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, I
Red List
CCU
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.
Amber List
ACI
Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Questions about HSY
What people ask.
Why is HSY on Broken Stocks?
HSY qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -20.5% from its rolling 252-day high of $239.48, set on 2026-03-02 — 73d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for HSY?
Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — HSY is still Watch because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.
Is HSY a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. HSY is down -20.5% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.
Is HSY a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is HSY trading inside its 52-week range?
At $190.32, HSY sits 45.0% of the way from its 52-week low ($150.04) to its 52-week high ($239.48). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has HSY been declining?
The current 20.5% decline accrued over 73d, which annualizes to roughly -102.5% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does HSY compare to its sector?
There are 47 other Consumer Defensive tickers on Broken Stocks: 28 Red, 13 Amber, 6 Watch, with 10 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -36.4% — HSY's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does HSY's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-04-30) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.