VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *
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Friday, December 26, 2025
Stock Comparison
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs The Hershey Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
COST · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
The Hershey Company
HSY · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Costco Wholesale Corporation strengths
The Hershey Company strengths
Segment mix
Costco Wholesale Corporation segments
Full profile >Warehouse club retail
Oligopoly
Membership fees (subscription)
Oligopoly
The Hershey Company segments
Full profile >North America Confectionery
Oligopoly
North America Salty Snacks
Oligopoly
International
Competitive
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