Davita Inc vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Davita Inc trades at $178.5 (market cap $11.38B), while Hershey Co trades at $180.99 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 3.2× Davita Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while Davita Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DVA | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $11.38B | $36.56B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $240.96 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $103.87 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $24.10B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
DaVita is the largest provider of dialysis services in the United States, boasting market share that eclipses 35% when measured by both patients and clinics. The firm operates over 3,100 facilities worldwide, mostly in the U.S., and treats over 240,000 patients globally each year. Government payers dominate U.S. dialysis reimbursement. DaVita receives approximately 69% of U.S. sales at government (primarily Medicare) reimbursement rates, with the remaining 31% coming from commercial insurers. However, while commercial insurers represented only about 10% of the U.S. patients treated, they represent nearly all of the profits generated by DaVita in the U.S. dialysis business.
Read more on DVA →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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