VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF vs Johnson Controls International PLC — how do they compare? VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF trades at $91.98, while Johnson Controls International PLC trades at $141.34 (market cap $87.10B). The key difference: Johnson Controls International PLC pays a 1.12% dividend while VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF pays none, and Johnson Controls International PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ESPO | JCI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Industrials |
52-Week High | $122.30 | $148.21 |
52-Week Low | $85.25 | $103.24 |
Market Cap | — | $87.10B |
Enterprise Value | — | $95.93B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.12% |
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Johnson Controls International (JCI) trades at $145.24, up 0.91% on the day, with a bullish technical signal and strong analyst consensus. Recent earnings have consistently beaten expectations, with Q1 2026 EPS of $1.19 surpassing the $1.12 estimate. The company maintains solid profitability with a net income margin of 14.45% and recently announced a $0.40 dividend payable in July 2026.
JCI presents a favorable outlook with earnings momentum and institutional support, though valuation multiples like a P/E of 43.66 suggest premium pricing. Risks include elevated debt levels and macroeconomic sensitivity. The consensus price target of $158.29 implies potential upside, supported by bullish technical trends and positive news flow around energy efficiency projects.
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ESPO is a thematic ETF that invests in the global video gaming and eSports industry. It provides exposure to companies involved in game development, hardware, and streaming, including major firms like Tencent, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts.
Read more on ESPO →Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration systems, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for about 40% of sales, fire and security also represents 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 20% of revenue. In fiscal 2021, Johnson Controls generated over $23.5 billion in revenue.
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