Hershey Co vs Kinder Morgan Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Kinder Morgan Inc trades at $32.47 (market cap $72.48B). The key difference: Kinder Morgan Inc is far larger — about 2.1× Hershey Co's market cap, and Kinder Morgan Inc pays the higher dividend (3.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | KMI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $72.48B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Energy |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $34.31 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $25.84 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $104.36B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 3.61% |
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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 →Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 83,000 miles in pipelines and over 140 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
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