DuPont de Nemours Inc vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? DuPont de Nemours Inc trades at $134.41 (market cap $17.91B), while Hershey Co trades at $170.93 (market cap $35.55B). The key difference: Hershey Co is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.31%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DD | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $17.91B | $35.55B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $154.59 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $87.72 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $20.37B | $40.35B |
Dividend Yield | 1.81% | 3.31% |
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DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics and communication, automotive, construction, safety and protection, and water management industries. DuPont benefits from the ability to produce patented specialty chemicals that command pricing power. Noteworthy products include Kevlar, Tyvek, and Nomex have evolved over time to enable a wide range of applications across multiple industries.
Read more on DD →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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