FMC Corp vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? FMC Corp trades at $10.5 (market cap $1.30B), while Hershey Co trades at $181.78 (market cap $36.56B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 28.1× FMC Corp's market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.19%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FMC | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $1.30B | $36.56B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $40.69 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $10.01 | $162.31 |
Enterprise Value | $5.11B | $41.70B |
Dividend Yield | 3.07% | 3.19% |
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FMC is a pure-play crop chemical company. The company has diversified its sales to create a balanced crop chemical portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented crop chemical companies and will continue to develop new products, with a focus on biologicals, through its research and development pipeline.
Read more on FMC →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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