CAVA Group Inc vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? CAVA Group Inc trades at $67.4 (market cap $7.08B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 5.2× CAVA Group Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while CAVA Group Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CAVA | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.08B | $36.56B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $97.39 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $43.59 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $7.23B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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CAVA is a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand in the US. It offers customizable bowls, salads, and pitas featuring healthy ingredients, while also selling its signature dips and dressings in grocery stores.
Read more on CAVA →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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