National Beverage Corp. vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? National Beverage Corp. trades at $30.9 (market cap $2.89B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 12.7× National Beverage Corp.'s market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while National Beverage Corp. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FIZZ | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.89B | $36.56B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $46.75 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $30.53 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $2.60B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.19% |
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National Beverage Corp is one of the top 10 non-alcoholic beverage companies in the U.S. Its portfolio skews toward functional drinks (that is those purporting to offer health benefits) and is anchored by the popular LaCroix sparkling water trademark. Other offerings include Rip It energy drinks, Everfresh juices, and soda brands like Shasta and Faygo. The firm controls most of its production and distribution apparatus, with very little outsourcing. In terms of go-to-market, it uses warehouse distribution for big-box retailers, direct-store-delivery for convenience stores and other small outlets, and food-service distributors for the food-service channel (schools, hospitals, restaurants). It is controlled by chairman and CEO Nick Caporella, who owns over 73% of the common stock.
Read more on FIZZ →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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