Hershey Co vs Occidental Petroleum Corporation — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Occidental Petroleum Corporation trades at $56.45 (market cap $54.89B). The key difference: Occidental Petroleum Corporation 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 | OXY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $54.89B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Energy |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $66.24 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $38.92 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $75.98B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 1.88% |
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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 →Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, the company reported net proved reserves of 3.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,174 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 at a ratio of 75% oil and natural gas liquids and 25% natural gas.
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