HSY monthly performance report
View HSY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
HSY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Hershey Company (The) (HSY) closed November 2026 at $174.27, up 5.23% for the month and −2.17% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, HSY is −4.24%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.25% versus its 200-day moving average ($187.89), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, HSY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −81.87%, with a relative strength index reading of 52.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
Hershey Company (The) ended November 2026 at $174.27, posting a monthly return of +5.23%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.41%.
The current quarter stands at +10.57% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.25% versus the 200-day moving average ($187.89).
Year-to-date, HSY is −4.24% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −14.86%. The stock is currently −27.23% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.30%.
| Period | HSY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.57% | −0.36% | +0.93% |
| 1 Week | −2.14% | +2.59% | −4.73% |
| 1 Month | +5.23% | −0.18% | +5.41% |
| 3 Months | −3.75% | −2.37% | −1.38% |
| 6 Months | −8.43% | +0.83% | −9.26% |
| YTD | −4.24% | +10.62% | −14.86% |
| 12 Months | −2.17% | +12.25% | −14.42% |
| 3 Years | −10.49% | +71.37% | −81.87% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +21.32% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | +15.72% |
| #3 | Jul 2025 | +12.16% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +10.88% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +7.43% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −12.02% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | −11.87% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −10.65% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −10.56% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −9.58% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +12.71% |
| Q4 2025 | −2.71% |
| Q1 2026 | +14.24% |
| Q2 2026 | −15.60% |
| Q3 2026 | −10.17% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +10.57% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −19.49% |
| 2024 | −9.17% |
| 2025 | +7.46% |
| 2026 | −4.24% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $239.48 (2026-03-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $156.40 (2026-10-01) |
| Current Price | $174.27 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $187.89 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.25% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.30% (2026-09-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.23% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 52.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −81.87% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 46.6 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was HSY's return for this report period?
HSY returned +5.23% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has HSY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD HSY: −4.24% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is HSY's 12-month return?
−2.17% over the trailing 12 months.
Is HSY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.25% versus 200DMA ($187.89).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.30% on 2026-09-30.