Decline depth
-22.0%
From rolling 252-day high of $24.50, 119d ago.
Past the 20% Watch threshold.
-22.0%
from rolling 252-day high of $24.50 set 2026-05-22 · 119d ago
Current
$18.85
Decline depth
-22.0%
Decline σ
4.6σ
TFC
0/5 bearish
Where it stands
On the Watch.
Down 22.0% from its rolling 252-day high, 119 days after the high.
Snapshot . Price structure, not a judgment about the business.
What changed
Since the previous observation.
Tier and recovery signal are unchanged between these two observations.
Comparing with . This compares classification, not price returns.
See the recorded timeline →Why it is flagged
HMH qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
Down 22.0% from its rolling 252-day high, 119 days after the high. The most severe triggered rule determines the tier.
Inspect the three classification measures
Time-frame continuity
0/5 bearish
Latest bar on five time frames, daily to yearly. Bearish = 2-Down or red 3.
Decline sigma
4.6σ
Drop over the last 10 bars in units of daily volatility (2.76%/day).
Past the ≥4σ Watch threshold.
Price history
The price path behind the snapshot.
Daily prices with the rolling-high reference. When a recorded classification event falls on a displayed trading date, it is marked on the chart.
Rolling 252-day high
Gold dots: recorded classification events (see timeline)
Up day
Down day
90 daily bars from Alpaca · through
The recorded history
A timeline of observations.
First observed 2026-09-14. These are scan observations, not exact transition times or the start of a decline. Missing scan dates are not filled in.
- Unmatched; coverage or recovery unconfirmed → Watch
- Watch → Unmatched; coverage or recovery unconfirmed
- First observed: Watch
Absence from a captured list does not establish recovery. Historical tiers reflect the rules and data recorded at that time.
Technical interpretation and signal details
The structural read
What price action says about HMH.
HMH qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -22.0% from its rolling 252-day high.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 4.6σ over 10 bars.
Earnings on file: 2026-08-05. Earnings dates don't affect tiering.
Questions about HMH
What people ask.
Why is HMH on Broken Stocks?
HMH qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -22.0% from its rolling 252-day high of $24.50, set on 2026-05-22 — 119d ago.
Is HMH a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. HMH is down -22.0% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.
Is HMH a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is HMH trading inside its 52-week range?
At $18.85, HMH sits 30.9% of the way from its 52-week low ($16.32) to its 52-week high ($24.50). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has HMH been declining?
The current 22.0% decline accrued over 119d, which annualizes to roughly -67.5% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does HMH compare to its sector?
There are 58 other Energy tickers on Broken Stocks: 20 Red, 21 Amber, 17 Watch, with 11 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -27.9% — HMH's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does HMH's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering uses decline depth and recency, bearish time-frame structure, and decline sigma. The earnings date on file (2026-08-05) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.