VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. vs The Hershey Company

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

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
70/ 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

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
The Hershey Company
Ticker / Exchange
EL - New York Stock Exchange
HSY - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Skin Care
North America Confectionery
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
34%-38% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-23
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution ControlOperational ExcellenceScope Economies

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths

No unique moat types yet.

The Hershey Company strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Segment mix

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments

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Skin Care

Oligopoly

48.6%

Makeup

Oligopoly

29.4%

Fragrance

Oligopoly

17.4%

Hair Care

Competitive

3.9%

Other

Competitive

0.7%

The Hershey Company segments

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North America Confectionery

Oligopoly

81.4%

North America Salty Snacks

Oligopoly

10.1%

International

Competitive

8.5%

Curation & Accuracy

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