HSIC
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Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC) closed at $72.29 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.0% below its 200-week moving average of $73.79. This places HSIC in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 2.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, 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 (1.18 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1537 weeks of data, HSIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HSIC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.3%.
With a market cap of $8.5 billion, HSIC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 8.7%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 29.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HSIC would have grown to $958, compared to $1523 for the S&P 500. HSIC has returned 8.0% annualized vs 9.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $670,800. Notably, these purchases occurred while HSIC is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HSIC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HSIC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying HSIC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.7% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +19.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +5.8% vs +34.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HSIC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HSIC has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +12.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | May 1997 | 12 | 20.7% | +14.2% | +1065.8% |
| Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 | 2 | 5.2% | +29.9% | +1075.1% |
| Oct 1997 | Nov 1997 | 1 | 0.0% | +17.7% | +1021.5% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 4 | 1.6% | +43.1% | +1034.4% |
| Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | 5 | 16.1% | -52.2% | +1015.1% |
| Feb 1999 | Dec 2000 | 95 | 67.5% | -62.8% | +996.4% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 1 | 1.3% | +50.0% | +1210.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 41 | 31.6% | +27.6% | +318.3% |
| Nov 2009 | Dec 2009 | 4 | 0.7% | +15.7% | +264.8% |
| Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | 10 | 10.0% | +27.4% | +37.5% |
| Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 | 25 | 14.6% | +3.9% | +24.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 5.3% | +11.9% | +21.3% |
| Jan 2019 | Apr 2019 | 13 | 5.5% | +17.5% | +19.3% |
| Aug 2019 | Oct 2019 | 12 | 5.8% | +7.6% | +14.7% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 29.0% | +1.5% | +18.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 5 | 7.5% | +27.1% | +18.6% |
| Nov 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.7% | +29.9% | +17.2% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 2 | 1.6% | +41.2% | +16.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 5.0% | +8.6% | +7.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 8 | 14.6% | +6.0% | +5.8% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | +7.2% | -1.9% |
| Mar 2024 | Jan 2025 | 45 | 14.6% | -5.1% | -1.1% |
| Feb 2025 | Dec 2025 | 41 | 15.6% | +14.2% | +0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 2.0% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 15 | — | +12.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSIC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC) is trading 2.0% below its 200-week moving average of $73.79. The current price is $72.29.
What is HSIC's 200-week moving average price?
Henry Schein, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $73.79 as of 2026-03-20. 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 HSIC drops below its 200-week moving average?
HSIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is HSIC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HSIC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 8.7%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HSIC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.5 years, $100 invested in HSIC would have grown to $958, compared to $1523 for the S&P 500. That's 8.0% annualized vs 9.7% for the index. HSIC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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 2026-03-20