Hershey Co vs Public Storage — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $181.78 (market cap $36.56B), while Public Storage trades at $324.41 (market cap $60.71B). The key difference: Public Storage is the larger of the two by market cap, and Public Storage pays the higher dividend (3.69%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | PSA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.56B | $60.71B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $330.47 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $258.44 |
Enterprise Value | $41.70B | $74.98B |
Dividend Yield | 3.19% | 3.69% |
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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 →Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the U.S. with more than 2,800 self-storage facilities in 39 states and approximately 200 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage and to an additional 28 million net rentable square feet of industrial space in the United States through PS Business Parks.
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