Autozone Inc vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Autozone Inc trades at $3,038.11 (market cap $49.67B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Autozone Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while Autozone Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZO | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.67B | $36.56B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $4.35K | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $2.92K | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $62.05B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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AutoZone is the premier seller of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories to do-it-yourself customers in the United States. The company derives an increasing proportion of its sales from domestic commercial customers, although its presence in its home market is still dominated by its do-it-yourself operation, which accounts for nearly 75% of sales in country. AutoZone also has a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone had 6,767 stores in the U.S. (6,051), Mexico (664), and Brazil (52) as of the end of fiscal 2021.
Read more on AZO →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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