iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Johnson Controls International PLC — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $68.43, while Johnson Controls International PLC trades at $154.41 (market cap $93.74B). The key difference: Johnson Controls International PLC pays a 1.03% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Johnson Controls International PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | JCI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Industrials |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $154.76 |
52-Week Low | $56.57 | $103.52 |
Market Cap | — | $93.74B |
Enterprise Value | — | $102.58B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.03% |
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Johnson Controls International (JCI) trades at $154.06, up 2.23% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and strong recent earnings beats. The company reported robust Q3 2026 results with organic sales growth of 10% and raised its full-year guidance, driven by demand for data-center thermal management systems. Valuation ratios are elevated, with a P/E of 43.59 and P/S of 3.82, reflecting growth expectations. The stock is near its pivot point of $154, with immediate resistance at $155.
The outlook for JCI is positive, supported by strong operational momentum and strategic positioning in energy-efficient building solutions. Key opportunities include expanding AI-related cooling demand and consistent earnings outperformance. Risks involve high valuation multiples, increasing debt-to-asset ratios, and potential macroeconomic pressures on construction markets. Analyst consensus remains strongly bullish with a $168.25 price target, though investors should monitor execution on growth initiatives.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →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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