The Hershey Company (HSY) is trading at $202.31, which is -21.0% below its all-time high of $255.98. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.5, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, HSY has experienced 265 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.1%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:26 PM EDT
HSY
StockThe Hershey Company
Price
$202.31
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $255.98
Significant
Current Drawdown
-21.0%
Days in Drawdown
1034
Avg Max Drawdown
4.1%
Avg Length
49
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.5
HSY - Price & High Water Mark
HSY - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
The Hershey Company (HSY) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
The Hershey Company is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $202.31, which represents a 21.0% decline from its all-time high of $255.98. This drawdown has persisted for 1034 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, The Hershey Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.1% in depth, with an average duration of 49 days. The Hershey Company has gone through 265 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for The Hershey Company in the last 14 years was 30.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 386 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for The Hershey Company currently stands at 4.54. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing The Hershey Company's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 265 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-11 | Ongoing | 1034 days | -21.0% | $255.98 | $202.31 | — |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-01 | 4 days | -0.1% | $253.18 | $252.93 | $255.98 |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-04-27 | 2 days | -0.5% | $243.60 | $242.46 | $253.18 |
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-04-20 | 11 days | -1.4% | $240.71 | $237.39 | $241.22 |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-03-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $234.26 | $233.98 | $234.62 |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-24 | 8 days | -0.9% | $226.94 | $224.85 | $229.59 |
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-14 | 20 days | -1.8% | $223.14 | $219.21 | $224.16 |
| 2022-12-09 | 2023-02-17 | 71 days | -11.1% | $222.55 | $197.84 | $222.95 |
| 2022-10-31 | 2022-12-08 | 39 days | -9.4% | $220.28 | $199.48 | $222.55 |
| 2022-10-26 | 2022-10-27 | 2 days | -0.6% | $214.91 | $213.69 | $215.20 |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-25 | 62 days | -5.9% | $214.24 | $201.60 | $214.91 |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-24 | 3 days | -0.8% | $214.05 | $212.44 | $214.24 |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-18 | 2 days | -0.1% | $210.84 | $210.62 | $211.73 |
| 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-15 | 14 days | -2.0% | $209.98 | $205.78 | $210.48 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-08-01 | 103 days | -11.6% | $208.98 | $184.83 | $209.98 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-19 | 7 days | -0.7% | $205.65 | $204.19 | $206.52 |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | 3 days | -1.0% | $199.05 | $197.01 | $201.76 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-01 | 2 days | -0.0% | $197.12 | $197.11 | $199.05 |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-25 | 17 days | -4.4% | $194.15 | $185.62 | $195.05 |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-02 | 22 days | -4.5% | $187.51 | $179.07 | $189.28 |
| 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-07 | 4 days | -0.6% | $184.72 | $183.68 | $185.43 |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-03 | 11 days | -3.1% | $181.48 | $175.85 | $184.72 |
| 2022-01-20 | 2022-01-21 | 2 days | -0.2% | $180.84 | $180.41 | $181.48 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2022-01-19 | 2 days | -0.6% | $180.74 | $179.64 | $180.84 |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-14 | 9 days | -1.5% | $178.45 | $175.76 | $180.74 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-04 | 2 days | -0.1% | $175.25 | $175.02 | $176.51 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-31 | 15 days | -2.5% | $174.04 | $169.69 | $175.25 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2 days | -0.5% | $170.88 | $170.02 | $171.90 |
| 2021-11-24 | 2021-12-08 | 15 days | -3.7% | $165.05 | $158.98 | $165.97 |
| 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-23 | 40 days | -4.1% | $164.22 | $157.44 | $165.05 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | 58 days | -6.9% | $163.33 | $152.03 | $164.22 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | 27 days | -2.1% | $161.67 | $158.28 | $162.46 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-20 | 2 days | -0.3% | $161.41 | $160.90 | $161.67 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-14 | 2 days | -0.5% | $158.56 | $157.77 | $159.24 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $158.34 | $157.64 | $158.50 |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-07 | 10 days | -1.8% | $157.04 | $154.24 | $158.34 |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-25 | 19 days | -2.6% | $156.84 | $152.78 | $157.04 |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | 10 days | -1.2% | $156.68 | $154.82 | $156.84 |
| 2021-05-19 | 2021-05-20 | 2 days | -0.3% | $154.23 | $153.77 | $155.22 |
| 2021-05-14 | 2021-05-17 | 4 days | -0.3% | $153.16 | $152.73 | $153.96 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-13 | 3 days | -1.6% | $152.01 | $149.59 | $153.16 |
| 2021-05-07 | 2021-05-10 | 4 days | -0.1% | $150.51 | $150.39 | $152.01 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-29 | 8 days | -2.6% | $145.44 | $141.66 | $146.58 |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | 22 days | -1.8% | $143.82 | $141.17 | $144.77 |
| 2020-03-05 | 2021-03-26 | 386 days | -30.8% | $140.53 | $97.29 | $142.16 |
| 2020-02-24 | 2020-03-04 | 10 days | -10.2% | $139.98 | $125.72 | $140.53 |
| 2019-09-05 | 2020-02-20 | 169 days | -13.1% | $139.51 | $121.27 | $139.79 |
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-04 | 7 days | -1.6% | $138.72 | $136.57 | $139.51 |
| 2019-08-23 | 2019-08-26 | 4 days | -0.9% | $136.90 | $135.74 | $137.48 |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-08-21 | 2 days | -0.8% | $135.71 | $134.60 | $136.56 |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-08-19 | 7 days | -2.2% | $134.10 | $131.11 | $135.71 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About HSY
The Hershey Company has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 112 days with an average max drop of -12.4%.
The current drawdown of -21.0% has lasted 1,034 days, which is 9.2x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 to Mar 2021 | -30.8% | 386 days |
| Sep 2019 to Feb 2020 | -13.1% | 169 days |
| Apr 2022 to Aug 2022 | -11.6% | 103 days |
| Dec 2022 to Feb 2023 | -11.1% | 71 days |
| Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | -10.2% | 10 days |
| Oct 2022 to Dec 2022 | -9.4% | 39 days |
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