Hershey Co vs Manulife Financial Corporation — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B), while Manulife Financial Corporation trades at $43.82 (market cap $72.68B). The key difference: Manulife Financial Corporation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.19%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | MFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.56B | $72.68B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $44.77 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $30.06 |
Enterprise Value | $41.70B | $67.84B |
Dividend Yield | 3.19% | 3.1% |
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Manulife Financial (MFC) trades at $44.15, down 0.38% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. Revenue grew to $53.01B in 2025, with net income of $5.78B, and the company has a strong analyst consensus of 57% buy ratings. Recent Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations, driven by Asia growth and insurance sales, while dividends of $0.49 per share were declared for H1 and H2 2026.
MFC's outlook is positive due to earnings momentum and strategic AI partnerships, but risks include premium valuation and segment volatility. The stock offers steady dividends and growth potential, though investors should monitor execution in wealth management and macroeconomic impacts on insurance demand.
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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 →Manulife provides life insurance and wealth management products and services to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. Manulife is one of Canada's Big Three Life Insurance companies (the other two are Sun Life and Great West Life). As of Dec. 31, 2021, Manulife reported assets under management or administration of about CAD $1.4 trillion.
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