VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
The Hershey Company vs Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
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.
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View HSY analysisReckitt Benckiser Group plc
RKT · London Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View RKT analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Hershey Company leads (75 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc).
- Segment focus: The Hershey Company has 3 segments (81.4% in North America Confectionery); Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 3 segments (70.8% in Core Reckitt).
- Moat breadth: The Hershey Company has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
The Hershey Company
North America Confectionery
Branded chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery
United States and Canada
Retail consumers via grocery, mass, club and convenience
Branded manufacturer and marketer
81.4%
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Core Reckitt
Branded consumer health and hygiene (self-care OTC, intimate wellness, germ protection, household care)
Global
Consumers via mass retail, e-commerce and pharmacy channels
Branded consumer goods manufacturer / brand owner
70.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Hershey Company strengths
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc strengths
Segment mix
The Hershey Company segments
Full profile >North America Confectionery
Oligopoly
North America Salty Snacks
Oligopoly
International
Competitive
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc segments
Full profile >Core Reckitt
Oligopoly
Essential Home
Competitive
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Oligopoly
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