Hershey Co vs iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond trades at $50.51. The key difference: Hershey Co pays a 3.38% dividend while iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond pays none, and Hershey Co is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | USIG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $52.69 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $50.50 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →USIG is a low-cost ETF providing broad exposure to over 11,000 U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. It tracks the ICE BofA US Corporate Index, featuring high-quality debt from 2026 leaders like Citigroup, Bank of America, and Oracle.
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