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 September 2026 at $168.33, down 4.47% for the month and −11.91% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, HSY is −7.50%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.35% versus its 200-day moving average ($192.05), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, HSY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −92.73%, with a relative strength index reading of 46.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 25 negative months.
Hershey Company (The) ended September 2026 at $168.33, posting a monthly return of −4.47%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.89%.
The current quarter stands at −4.06% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.35% versus the 200-day moving average ($192.05).
Year-to-date, HSY is −7.50% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −19.33%. The stock is currently −29.71% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.87%.
| Period | HSY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.44% | +1.13% | −2.57% |
| 1 Week | −3.45% | +0.63% | −4.08% |
| 1 Month | −4.47% | −0.58% | −3.89% |
| 3 Months | −7.06% | +1.64% | −8.69% |
| 6 Months | −21.89% | +15.15% | −37.03% |
| YTD | −7.50% | +11.83% | −19.33% |
| 12 Months | −11.91% | +15.69% | −27.60% |
| 3 Years | −20.73% | +72.00% | −92.73% |
| 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 | Jun 2026 | −9.58% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −9.31% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.97% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.71% |
| Q4 2025 | −2.71% |
| Q1 2026 | +14.24% |
| Q2 2026 | −15.60% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −4.06% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −19.49% |
| 2024 | −9.17% |
| 2025 | +7.46% |
| 2026 | −7.50% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $239.48 (2026-03-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $161.43 (2025-11-03) |
| Current Price | $168.33 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $192.05 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.35% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.87% (2025-02-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −29.71% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 46.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −92.73% |
| RS Peak | 100.9 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 46.1 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was HSY's return for this report period?
HSY returned −4.47% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has HSY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD HSY: −7.50% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is HSY's 12-month return?
−11.91% over the trailing 12 months.
Is HSY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.35% versus 200DMA ($192.05).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.87% on 2025-02-04.