Hershey Co vs Keysight Technologies Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $181.25 (market cap $36.56B), while Keysight Technologies Inc trades at $346.15 (market cap $58.74B). The key difference: Keysight Technologies Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while Keysight Technologies Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | KEYS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.56B | $58.74B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $373.34 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $158.51 |
Enterprise Value | $41.70B | $59.08B |
Dividend Yield | 3.19% | — |
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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.
Read more on HSY →Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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