Hershey Co vs Paycom Software Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Paycom Software Inc trades at $144.05 (market cap $6.98B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 5× Paycom Software Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.38%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | PAYC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $6.98B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $238.80 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $113.59 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $7.59B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 1% |
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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 →Paycom is a fast-growing provider of payroll and human capital management, or HCM, software primarily targeting clients with 50-10,000 employees in the United States. Paycom was established in 1998 and services about 18,000 clients as of 2021, based on parent company grouping. Alongside its core payroll software, Paycom offers various HCM add-on modules, including time and attendance, talent management, and benefits administration.
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