iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) trades at $61.68, while Hershey Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Hershey Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWC | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $61.51 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $47.00 | $162.31 |
Market Cap | — | $36.56B |
Enterprise Value | — | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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Hershey (HSY) trades at $182.75, up 0.22% with a bullish technical signal and strong fundamental momentum. The stock shows consistent earnings beats with Q2 2026 EPS of $1.90 exceeding expectations by 33%, while revenue growth trends upward to $11.69 billion in 2025. Analyst consensus targets $196.78 with 69% hold ratings, reflecting cautious optimism amid margin recovery from favorable cocoa contracts and dividend growth.
The outlook remains positive with earnings rebound and pricing power, though risks include volume declines and competitive pressures. Current valuation at 24.86 P/E appears reasonable given 32.81% ROE and improving cash flow trends. Institutional sentiment is mixed with recent insider sales offset by upward guidance revisions.
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EWC is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Canadian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Canada, with heavy concentrations in financials and energy, including Royal Bank of Canada, Shopify, and Enbridge.
Read more on EWC →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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