Crown Castle International Corp vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Crown Castle International Corp trades at $73.8 (market cap $31.33B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is the larger of the two by market cap, and Crown Castle International Corp pays the higher dividend (5.77%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CCI | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $31.33B | $36.56B |
Sector | Real Estate | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $103.79 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $73.61 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $53.69B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | 5.77% | 3.19% |
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Crown Castle International owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 85,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. The company's fiber is primarily leased by wireless service providers to set up small-cell network infrastructure and by enterprises for their internal connection needs. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly located in the largest U.S. cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with more than 70% of its revenue coming from the big three U.S. mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
Read more on CCI →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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