Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Common Stock vs Hershey Co — how do they compare? Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Common Stock trades at $38.13 (market cap $11.11B), while Hershey Co trades at $165.99 (market cap $33.00B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 3× Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Common Stock's market cap, and Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Common Stock pays the higher dividend (8.59%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Common Stock for 0 Days and Hershey Co for 135 Days on average.
| GLPI | HSY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $11.11B | $33.00B |
Volume | 2,244,030 | 1,157,600 |
Sector | Real Estate | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $49.82 | $236.28 |
52-Week Low | $37.59 | $157.61 |
Typical Hold Time | 0 Days | 135 Days |
Enterprise Value | $19.17B | $38.13B |
Dividend Yield | 8.59% | 3.54% |
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Hershey (HSY) trades at $163.05, down 0.48% with bearish technical signals including oversold RSI readings. The company shows strong profitability with 38.38% gross margins and 32.81% ROE, though 2025 net income declined to $883 million. Recent earnings beats and a $1.45 dividend payment demonstrate operational strength despite commodity cost pressures.
HSY presents a mixed outlook with analyst consensus target of $203.69 suggesting 25% upside, but technical weakness and margin compression from cocoa costs pose near-term risks. The stock's current valuation at 22.27 P/E appears reasonable for a consumer staple leader with consistent dividend payments and brand strength.
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Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. is a real estate investment trust that acquires, finances, and owns casino and gaming properties, which it leases to gaming operators under triple-net lease arrangements. It was the first publicly traded REIT focused on the gaming real estate sector in North America.
Read more on GLPI →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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