Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. trades at $308.56 (market cap $68.88B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.78 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.19%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| APD | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $68.88B | $36.56B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $314.19 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $230.42 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $86.06B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | 2.34% | 3.19% |
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Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $10.3 billion in revenue in fiscal 2021.
Read more on APD →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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