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AES Corp vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.62 (market cap $10.43B), while Hershey Co trades at $174.22 (market cap $35.69B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 3.4× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.81%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.43B | $35.69B |
Sector | Utilities | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $11.07 | $161.95 |
Enterprise Value | $39.77B | $40.49B |
Dividend Yield | 4.81% | 3.3% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →Hershey is a leading confectionery manufacturer in the U.S. (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 46% of the domestic chocolate space (per IRI). Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the U.S., including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix and Pirate Brands (including the Pirate's Booty, Smart Puffs, and Original Tings brands) over the past few years.
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