HSY vs SMPL
HSY: A global snacking powerhouse known for iconic confectionery and salty snack brands that has remained a staple in pantries for over a century. SMPL: A nutritious snack and meal replacement foods company facing significant operational challenges evidenced by substantial impairment charges and deteriorating profitability.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | HSY | SMPL | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $162.54 | $10.11 | |
| Market cap | $36.4B | $894M | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 32.48 | n/a | |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +7.6% | +7.1% | HSY higher |
| Gross margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +33.5% | +36.2% | SMPL higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +12.3% | +10.8% | HSY higher |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +19.0% | +5.7% | HSY higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +6.4% | +4.3% | HSY higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-03 | 1.23 | 0.28 | SMPL lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-03 | -12.4% | -4.5% | SMPL higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.9% | +7.5% | SMPL higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-03 | +3.4% | n/a | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | n/a | 0 | |
| Beta as of 2026-09-03 | 0.02 | 0.50 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -16.9% | -58.0% | HSY higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-03 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.