Hershey Co vs Plby Group Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.69 (market cap $34.83B), while Plby Group Inc trades at $1.28 (market cap $143.34M). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 243× Plby Group Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.38% dividend while Plby Group Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | PLBY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $143.34M |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $2.71 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $1.11 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $291.14M |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | — |
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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 →PLBY Group Inc is a pleasure and leisure company. The company's segment includes Licensing, Direct-to-Consumer, and Digital Subscriptions and Content. It generates maximum revenue from the Direct-to-Consumer segment. Direct-to-Consumer operations include consumer products sold through third-party retailers or online direct-to-customer. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
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