VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Hershey Company vs Pernod Ricard SA

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

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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Pernod Ricard SA

RI · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$21.7B
SectorConsumer
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-29
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 75 / 100.
  • Segment focus: The Hershey Company has 3 segments (81.4% in North America Confectionery); Pernod Ricard SA has 3 segments (42.3% in Asia/Rest of the World).
  • Moat breadth: The Hershey Company has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Pernod Ricard SA has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

The Hershey Company

North America Confectionery

Market

Branded chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Retail consumers via grocery, mass, club and convenience

Role

Branded manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

81.4%

Pernod Ricard SA

Asia/Rest of the World

Market

Premium spirits brand ownership, marketing, and distribution

Geography

Asia-Pacific, Africa, and other emerging markets

Customer

On-trade, off-trade, distributors, and duty-free operators

Role

Brand owner and local-market route-to-market operator

Revenue share

42.3%

Side-by-side metrics

The Hershey Company
Pernod Ricard SA
Ticker / Exchange
HSY - New York Stock Exchange
RI - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$21.7B
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
North America Confectionery
Asia/Rest of the World
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
34%-38% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-26
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution ControlScope Economies

The Hershey Company strengths

Operational Excellence

Pernod Ricard SA strengths

Capacity Moat

Segment mix

The Hershey Company segments

Full profile >

North America Confectionery

Oligopoly

81.4%

North America Salty Snacks

Oligopoly

10.1%

International

Competitive

8.5%

Pernod Ricard SA segments

Full profile >

Europe

Oligopoly

28.9%

Americas

Oligopoly

28.8%

Asia/Rest of the World

Oligopoly

42.3%

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