Hershey Co vs Banco Santander SA — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $170.11 (market cap $34.83B), while Banco Santander SA trades at $13.5 (market cap $191.46B). The key difference: Banco Santander SA is far larger — about 5.5× Hershey Co's market cap, and Hershey Co pays the higher dividend (3.38%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $191.46B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $14.37 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $8.40 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 2.09% |
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Banco Santander (SAN) trades at $13.31, down 1.77% on the day, with a neutral technical signal and mixed earnings history. The company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.41, beating expectations, but missed in prior quarters. Revenue for 2025 was $60.02B with a net income margin of 26.72%. Recent news highlights Santander's AI initiatives, acquisition of Webster Bank, and becoming Spain's most valuable company. Cash flow trends show operational challenges, with net cash flow negative in recent years.
Outlook is cautiously optimistic with a 64% analyst buy rating, targeting efficiency gains and AI-driven value. Risks include regulatory probes, declining cash flows, and high debt levels. The stock offers a dividend yield with the recent $0.15 payout, but investors should weigh operational improvements against financial volatility and macroeconomic pressures in the banking sector.
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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 →Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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