Lancaster Colony Competitors

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

75.1% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Mondelez International and Lancaster Colony's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Mondelez International and Lancaster Colony's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mondelez International has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. Mondelez International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Mondelez International pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Mondelez International has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Mondelez International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Mondelez International and Lancaster Colony, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Mondelez International currently has a consensus target price of $63.7143, suggesting a potential upside of 18.69%. Given Mondelez International's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Summary

Mondelez International beats Lancaster Colony on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) and General Mills (NYSE:GIS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of General Mills shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of General Mills shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lancaster Colony and General Mills' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, General Mills has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lancaster Colony and General Mills' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

General Mills has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. General Mills is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. General Mills pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Mills pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years and General Mills has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. General Mills is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Lancaster Colony and General Mills, as provided by MarketBeat.

General Mills has a consensus price target of $62.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 14.86%. Given General Mills' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe General Mills is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Summary

General Mills beats Lancaster Colony on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) and The Hershey (NYSE:HSY) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lancaster Colony and The Hershey's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Hershey has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. The Hershey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Lancaster Colony and The Hershey's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. The Hershey pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hershey pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years and The Hershey has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. The Hershey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of The Hershey shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.4% of The Hershey shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Lancaster Colony and The Hershey, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Hershey has a consensus price target of $155.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 6.81%. Given The Hershey's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe The Hershey is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Summary

The Hershey beats Lancaster Colony on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) and Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Hormel Foods and Lancaster Colony's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hormel Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. Hormel Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Hormel Foods and Lancaster Colony's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Hormel Foods pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hormel Foods has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Hormel Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

42.8% of Hormel Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hormel Foods shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Hormel Foods has a beta of -0.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Hormel Foods and Lancaster Colony, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Hormel Foods currently has a consensus target price of $45.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 1.04%. Given Hormel Foods' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Hormel Foods is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Summary

Lancaster Colony beats Hormel Foods on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Tyson Foods and Lancaster Colony's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Tyson Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. Tyson Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Tyson Foods and Lancaster Colony's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Tyson Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Tyson Foods pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Tyson Foods has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Tyson Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Tyson Foods and Lancaster Colony, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Tyson Foods currently has a consensus target price of $75.75, suggesting a potential upside of 10.52%. Given Tyson Foods' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Tyson Foods is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Summary

Tyson Foods beats Lancaster Colony on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) and Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Lancaster Colony, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently has a consensus target price of $81.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 3.86%. Given McCormick & Company, Incorporated's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe McCormick & Company, Incorporated is more favorable than Lancaster Colony.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Lancaster Colony's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has higher revenue and earnings than Lancaster Colony. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lancaster Colony, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Lancaster Colony's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lancaster Colony has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

37.5% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of Lancaster Colony shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lancaster Colony pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lancaster Colony has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Lancaster Colony is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated beats Lancaster Colony on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.