Hershey Co vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while Tidewater Inc trades at $78.18 (market cap $3.75B). The key difference: Hershey Co is far larger — about 9.3× Tidewater Inc's market cap, and Hershey Co pays a 3.38% dividend while Tidewater Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $3.75B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Utilities |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $91.12 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $47.29 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $3.85B |
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 →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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