VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Stock Comparison

Danaher Corporation vs The Hershey Company

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Danaher Corporation

DHR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$158.8B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
77/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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The Hershey Company

HSY · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
75/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Side-by-side metrics

Danaher Corporation
The Hershey Company
Ticker / Exchange
DHR - New York Stock Exchange
HSY - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$158.8B
n/a
Sector
Healthcare
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Diagnostics
North America Confectionery
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
34%-38% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
77 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-22
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Operational Excellence

Danaher Corporation strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkLearning Curve YieldRegulated Standards PipeSuite Bundling

The Hershey Company strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlScope Economies

Segment mix

Danaher Corporation segments

Full profile >

Biotechnology

Oligopoly

28.3%

Life Sciences

Oligopoly

30.7%

Diagnostics

Oligopoly

41%

The Hershey Company segments

Full profile >

North America Confectionery

Oligopoly

81.4%

North America Salty Snacks

Oligopoly

10.1%

International

Competitive

8.5%

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