Hershey Co vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 3.6× Hershey Co's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $124.67B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $74.66 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $145.75B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 5.68% |
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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 →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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