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The Hershey Company (HSY) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineTrend resistance at 185.59
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It was a third consecutive positive week for the The Hershey Company (HSY). During the week, the HSY climbed 1.73 points, or 0.94%, and closed at 185.48 on Friday, September 5, 2025. Weekly volume was -40% below average.

HSY is a member of Consumer Staples Sector. Consumer Staples is the second most oversold sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See HSY long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on May 1, 2023 at 276.88 and reached 140.10 on February 5, 2025. HSY lost 136.78 points, or 49.40%, in 92 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (119.91) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. HSY may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See HSY medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 22, 2025 at 150.04 and reached 199.00 on July 30, 2025. HSY gained -48.96 points, or -32.63%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 180.16 and resistance is at 226.22. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HSY weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 30, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HSY short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 173.97 and reached 190.21 on September 5, 2025. HSY gained -16.24 points, or -9.33%, in 25 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (185.59). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HSY daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 66.68
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 28.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 81.66
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 73.30
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.26
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 65.66
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 27.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.79
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 62.55
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.35
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 188.26
Daily Stochastic Crossing 187.89
Weekly Trendline Resistance 185.59
Price 185.48
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 181.89
20 Day Moving Average 181.34
Parabolic System 180.18
Monthly Trendline Support 180.16
Weekly Trendline Support 179.84
50 Day Moving Average 178.61
Lower Bollinger Band 176.58
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Staples 2
Industry Packaged Foods & Meats 26
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 177.74
Low Date 08/28/2025
High 190.21
High Date 09/05/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 185.59
Support 179.84
Low 173.97
Low Date 08/11/2025
High 190.21
High Date 09/05/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 226.22
Support 180.16
Low 150.04
Low Date 05/22/2025
High 199.00
High Date 07/30/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 140.10
Low Date 02/05/2025
High 199.00
High Date 07/30/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 130.28
Support 119.91
High 276.88
High Date 05/01/2023
Low 140.10
Low Date 02/05/2025
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