Hershey Co vs Petróleo Brasileiro SA — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Petróleo Brasileiro SA trades at $18.51 (market cap $108.78B). The key difference: Petróleo Brasileiro SA is far larger — about 3.1× Hershey Co's market cap, and Petróleo Brasileiro SA pays the higher dividend (9.81%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | PBR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $108.78B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $22.03 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $11.54 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $171.32B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 9.81% |
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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 →Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., commonly known as Petrobras, is a state-controlled Brazilian multinational corporation in the oil and gas industry. The company is one of the world's largest producers of oil and gas, primarily operating in exploration, production, refining, and power generation. Petrobras is particularly known for its deep-sea and ultra-deep-sea exploration and production activities in the vast pre-salt offshore reserves, which are a major component of Brazil's economy.
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