Both Hershey and Mondelez face rising cocoa costs and have beaten earnings for four quarters, but Mondelez's stock is up 13.87% in 2026 while Hershey's is down 6.53%. Mondelez offers a safer dividend yield of 3.29% supported by strong free cash flow and consistent dividend increases, whereas Hershey's dividend payout exceeded net income in 2025, though it expects recovery in 2026. Mondelez's global market diversification also provides more business stability compared to Hershey's heavy reliance on North America. For income-focused investors near retirement, Mondelez currently presents a more reliable dividend and growth outlook, while Hershey may appeal to long-term investors betting on a rebound.
As of Sep 27, 2026 20:51 WIB, Hershey trades at USD 166.37 on Pluang with a dividend yield of 3.49%. Mondelez is priced at USD 60.25 and offers a slightly higher dividend yield of 3.45%. Despite Mondelez's recent 1-day price drop of 1.00%, it maintains a larger market cap of $76.90B compared to Hershey's $33.43B, reflecting its broader global reach and investor confidence.
