Sanderson Farms Competitors

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Dividends

Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Mondelez International pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% 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 raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Mondelez International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

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

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

Profitability

This table compares Mondelez International and Sanderson Farms' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Mondelez International and Sanderson Farms, as provided by MarketBeat.

Mondelez International currently has a consensus price target of $63.7143, indicating a potential upside of 18.69%. Sanderson Farms has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. Given Mondelez International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.1% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Mondelez International beats Sanderson Farms on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

General Mills pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. General Mills pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% 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. General Mills has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

General Mills has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares General Mills and Sanderson Farms' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares General Mills and Sanderson Farms' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for General Mills and Sanderson Farms, as provided by MarketBeat.

General Mills currently has a consensus price target of $62.8750, indicating a potential upside of 14.86%. Sanderson Farms has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. Given General Mills' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe General Mills is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

73.2% of General Mills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of General Mills shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

General Mills beats Sanderson Farms on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

The Hershey pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The Hershey pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% 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. The Hershey has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Hershey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its share price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Hershey and Sanderson Farms' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares The Hershey and Sanderson Farms' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for The Hershey and Sanderson Farms, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Hershey currently has a consensus price target of $155.0714, indicating a potential upside of 6.81%. Sanderson Farms has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. Given The Hershey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe The Hershey is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

52.1% of The Hershey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by institutional investors. 29.4% of The Hershey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Hershey beats Sanderson Farms on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Hormel Foods and Sanderson Farms, as provided by MarketBeat.

Hormel Foods currently has a consensus price target of $45.8571, indicating a potential downside of 1.04%. Sanderson Farms has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. Given Hormel Foods' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hormel Foods is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

42.8% of Hormel Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hormel Foods shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Hormel Foods has a beta of -0.06, meaning that its share price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

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

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

Dividends

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Hormel Foods pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% 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 raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Hormel Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Hormel Foods and Sanderson Farms' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hormel Foods beats Sanderson Farms on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Sanderson Farms and Tyson Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sanderson Farms currently has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. Tyson Foods has a consensus price target of $75.75, indicating a potential upside of 10.52%. Given Tyson Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tyson Foods is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Sanderson Farms and Tyson Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Tyson Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tyson Foods pays out 31.6% 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. Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Tyson Foods has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Tyson Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Sanderson Farms and Tyson Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Tyson Foods beats Sanderson Farms on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Sanderson Farms and McCormick & Company, Incorporated, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sanderson Farms currently has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.84%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a consensus price target of $81.5556, indicating a potential downside of 3.86%. Given McCormick & Company, Incorporated's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe McCormick & Company, Incorporated is more favorable than Sanderson Farms.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.5% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.0% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Sanderson Farms and McCormick & Company, Incorporated's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays out 50.9% 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. Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

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

Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated beats Sanderson Farms on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.