HSY Stock Down -7.9% after 5-Day Loss Streak
Hershey (HSY) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7.9% return. The company has lost about $2.8 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $36 Bil. The stock remains 5.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.4% for the S&P 500.
HSY manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of popular confectionery, snack, and breath freshener brands, founded in 1894 and based in Pennsylvania. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell HSY.
Comparing HSY Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HSY stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | HSY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -4.8% | -0.3% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -7.9% | 0.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 3.5% | 12.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 2024 | -6.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -18.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 21.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 49 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 37 |
| 4D | 11 | 14 |
| 5D | 1 | 9 |
| 6D | 8 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 49 | 62 |
Key Financials for Hershey (HSY)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.2 Bil | $11.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.6 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.9 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $935.6 Mil | $385.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $796.6 Mil | $224.2 Mil |
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