HBB
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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (HBB) closed at $20.48 as of 2026-05-01, trading 31.2% above its 200-week moving average of $15.61. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 34.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 58, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 400 weeks of data, HBB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 33 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -14.4%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $278 million, HBB is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 15.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Over the past 7.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HBB would have grown to $114, compared to $278 for the S&P 500. HBB has returned 1.7% annualized vs 14.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HBB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HBB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying HBB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -18.7% after 12 months (median -25.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 17% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -25.0% vs +19.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HBB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HBB has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +-14.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Jan 2019 | 18 | 29.0% | -39.5% | +1.5% |
| Feb 2019 | Aug 2020 | 81 | 64.1% | -36.8% | -0.8% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 5.1% | -14.0% | +25.5% |
| Nov 2020 | May 2021 | 25 | 14.4% | -4.8% | +30.0% |
| Jul 2021 | Nov 2023 | 120 | 45.5% | -34.8% | +25.8% |
| Apr 2025 | May 2025 | 2 | 2.8% | +43.6% | +43.6% |
| Jul 2025 | Oct 2025 | 11 | 12.8% | N/A | +57.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 3 | 6.7% | N/A | +47.6% |
| Average | 33 | — | +-14.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HBB below its 200-week moving average?
No. Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (HBB) is currently 31.2% above its 200-week moving average of $15.61. It would need to fall to $15.61 to cross below the line.
What is HBB's 200-week moving average price?
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company's 200-week moving average is $15.61 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HBB drops below its 200-week moving average?
HBB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -14.4%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 33 weeks on average.
Is HBB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HBB as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 58. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 15.2%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HBB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.7 years, $100 invested in HBB would have grown to $114, compared to $278 for the S&P 500. That's 1.7% annualized vs 14.3% for the index. HBB has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HBB pay a dividend?
Yes. Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company currently pays a dividend yield of 234.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01