Hershey Co vs M&T Bank Corporation — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $181.83 (market cap $36.56B), while M&T Bank Corporation trades at $251.93 (market cap $36.42B). The key difference: Hershey Co and M&T Bank Corporation are close in size by market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.19%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | MTB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.56B | $36.42B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $254.04 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $178.63 |
Enterprise Value | $41.70B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.19% | 2.38% |
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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 →M&T Bank is one of the largest regional banks in the United States, with branches in New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. The bank was founded to serve manufacturing and trading businesses around the Erie Canal and is primarily focused on commercial real estate and commercial-related lending, with some retail operations also present.
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