Kellogg Competitors

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and Kellogg (NYSE:K) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

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

Volatility and Risk

Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Mondelez International and Kellogg, as provided by MarketBeat.

Mondelez International currently has a consensus price target of $63.7143, indicating a potential upside of 18.74%. Kellogg has a consensus price target of $66.0909, indicating a potential upside of 16.13%. Given Mondelez International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than Kellogg.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.1% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of Kellogg shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Kellogg shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Mondelez International pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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 raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Kellogg has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Summary

Mondelez International beats Kellogg on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kellogg (NYSE:K) and General Mills (NYSE:GIS) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Profitability

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

Risk and Volatility

Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, General Mills has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

86.1% of Kellogg shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of General Mills shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Kellogg 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

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

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Kellogg and General Mills, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Kellogg presently has a consensus target price of $66.0909, indicating a potential upside of 16.13%. General Mills has a consensus target price of $62.8750, indicating a potential upside of 14.86%. Given Kellogg's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Kellogg is more favorable than General Mills.

Dividends

Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. General Mills pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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. Kellogg has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and General Mills has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Kellogg (NYSE:K) and The Hershey (NYSE:HSY) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.1% of Kellogg shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of The Hershey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Kellogg shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.4% of The Hershey shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

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

Kellogg presently has a consensus target price of $66.0909, suggesting a potential upside of 16.13%. The Hershey has a consensus target price of $155.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 6.81%. Given Kellogg's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Kellogg is more favorable than The Hershey.

Profitability

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

Volatility & Risk

Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. The Hershey pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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. Kellogg has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The Hershey has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Kellogg and The Hershey's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

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

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) and Kellogg (NYSE:K) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Hormel Foods has a beta of -0.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Hormel Foods and Kellogg's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

42.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of Kellogg shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Kellogg shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Hormel Foods and Kellogg, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Hormel Foods presently has a consensus target price of $45.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 1.04%. Kellogg has a consensus target price of $66.0909, suggesting a potential upside of 16.13%. Given Kellogg's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kellogg is more favorable than Hormel Foods.

Dividends

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Hormel Foods pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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 raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Kellogg has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Kellogg is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Kellogg beats Hormel Foods on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kellogg (NYSE:K) and Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Kellogg and Tyson Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Kellogg presently has a consensus target price of $66.0909, indicating a potential upside of 16.13%. Tyson Foods has a consensus target price of $75.75, indicating a potential upside of 10.52%. Given Kellogg's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Kellogg is more favorable than Tyson Foods.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kellogg and Tyson Foods' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

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

Dividends

Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Tyson Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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. Kellogg has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Tyson Foods has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

86.1% of Kellogg shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Kellogg shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.1% of Kellogg shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.5% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Kellogg shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.0% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Kellogg pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Kellogg pays out 57.9% 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. Kellogg has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Kellogg is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Kellogg and McCormick & Company, Incorporated's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Kellogg has higher revenue and earnings than McCormick & Company, Incorporated. Kellogg 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.

Risk & Volatility

Kellogg has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Kellogg and McCormick & Company, Incorporated, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Kellogg currently has a consensus price target of $66.0909, suggesting a potential upside of 16.13%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a consensus price target of $81.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 3.54%. Given Kellogg's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Kellogg is more favorable than McCormick & Company, Incorporated.

Summary

Kellogg beats McCormick & Company, Incorporated on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.