From The Motley Fool · John Ballard · · 50s
Colgate vs Hershey: 2027 Stock Pick
Hershey beats Colgate for 2027 with higher yield and better valuation.
In brief
Hershey beats Colgate for 2027 with higher yield and better valuation. Hershey is the better 2027 stock pick with 3.4% dividend yield versus Colgate's 2.2%. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Key Financials
Colgate-Palmolive's trailing-12-month revenue grew 6% to $21 billion with $3.8 billion free cash flow.
Hershey's Performance
Hershey's revenue rose 6.7% to $12.2 billion with a 3.4% dividend yield versus Colgate's 2.2%.
Market Comparison
Colgate trades at a higher P/E ratio (37.35) than Hershey (21.61) with lower dividend yield.
Dividend Analysis
Hershey distributes 55% of free cash flow versus Colgate's 44%.
Risk Profile
Colgate faces geopolitical risks in Ukraine and Venezuela while Hershey deals with cocoa volatility.
2027 Outlook
Hershey is the better pick for 2027 with higher yield and better valuation metrics.
The big picture
Hershey is the better 2027 stock pick with 3.4% dividend yield versus Colgate's 2.2%.
