Hershey Co vs VICI Properties Inc — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $171.9 (market cap $34.83B), while VICI Properties Inc trades at $26.66 (market cap $29.55B). The key difference: Hershey Co is the larger of the two by market cap, and VICI Properties Inc pays the higher dividend (6.71%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | VICI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $34.83B | $29.55B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $33.93 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $25.94 |
Enterprise Value | $39.63B | $46.77B |
Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 6.71% |
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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 →VICI Properties is an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality, and entertainment destinations, including Caesars Palace and MGM Grand. It utilizes a long-term, triple-net lease model to provide stable, inflation-protected income, serving as the primary landlord for the 'experience economy' while diversifying into non-gaming sectors like wellness, youth sports, and luxury resorts.
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