Hershey Co vs Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Hershey Co trades at $181.66 (market cap $36.56B), while Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $161.83. The key difference: Hershey Co pays a 3.19% dividend while Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Hershey Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HSY | VT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $36.56B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $236.28 | $161.30 |
52-Week Low | $162.31 | $132.19 |
Enterprise Value | $41.70B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.19% | — |
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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.
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