Hershey Co vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.12 (market cap $43.72B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.38%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $43.72B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $49.01B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 2.26% |
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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 →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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