Compare EPR Properties (EPR) vs Hershey Co (HSY) Price & Performance

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EPR Properties vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? EPR Properties trades at $61.99 (market cap $4.60B), while Hershey Co trades at $174.82 (market cap $34.54B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 7.5× EPR Properties's market cap, and EPR Properties pays the higher dividend (6.19%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

	EPR	HSY
Market Cap	$4.60B	$34.54B
Sector	Real Estate	Consumer Staples
52-Week High	$60.81	$236.28
52-Week Low	$48.71	$162.31
Enterprise Value	$7.66B	$39.34B
Dividend Yield	6.19%	3.41%

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Aura AI Summary

Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice

EPR Properties

EPR Properties trades at $61.76, up 3.73% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and recent breakout above key levels. The REIT shows strong profitability with 39.93% net income margin and consistent dividend payments, though Q1 2026 EPS slightly missed expectations. Recent news highlights monthly dividend declarations and a $315 million Six Flags acquisition diversifying its experiential portfolio.

Outlook remains positive with analyst consensus target of $63.25 offering modest upside, supported by 99% occupancy and stable cash flows. Risks include economic sensitivity of entertainment assets and potential interest rate impacts on REIT valuations. The stock presents a balance of income and growth for investors seeking REIT exposure.

Hershey Co

HSY trades at $174.84, up 1.97% in the last session, with a bearish technical signal but recent earnings beats. The stock shows strong profitability with a 9.12% net income margin and 23.23% ROE, though its P/E of 31.71 suggests premium valuation. Recent news highlights margin recovery and new product launches, with Q2 2026 earnings due July 30, 2026.

Outlook is cautiously optimistic as easing cocoa costs and innovation drive growth, but high debt and valuation pose risks. Analyst consensus is a $209.25 price target with a 'Hold' bias, offering potential upside if earnings momentum continues amid competitive and economic pressures.

Aura AI is an analytical signal, not financial advice — do your own research.

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Jefferies sets Hershey price target at $190, expecting 11.6% upside and strong Q2 earnings growth.Alex Lavoie · 8 hours agoBullish SCHD ETF outperforms S&P 500 with nearly 2% return in a month and attractive undervalued holdings.Seeking Alpha · 2 days agoBullish Hershey shows growth and a 3.3% yield, seen as a cautious buy with long-term potential.Seeking Alpha · 3 days agoBullish View details →

About EPR Properties

EPR Properties is a REIT specializing in experiential real estate, including movie theaters and leisure destinations like ski resorts and water parks across the US and Canada.

About Hershey Co

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.