Box Inc vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Box Inc trades at $32.5 (market cap $4.55B), while Hershey Co trades at $182 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 8× Box Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while Box Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BOX | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.55B | $36.56B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $33.60 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $21.37 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $5.10B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Box is a cloud-based content services platform that provides cloud-based storage and workflow collaboration services for enterprise customers. The firm was founded in 2005 as a file sync and sharing provider. More recently, however, the company has focused on bolstering its product portfolio by adding tools such as governance and e-signature that enhance workflow management and collaboration.
Read more on BOX →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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