iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs The Coca-Cola Co K — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.96, while The Coca-Cola Co K trades at $84.32 (market cap $354.74B). The key difference: The Coca-Cola Co K pays a 2.57% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and The Coca-Cola Co K 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 | KO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $84.25 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $65.67 |
Market Cap | — | $354.74B |
Volume | — | 14,630,257 |
Enterprise Value | — | $384.81B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.57% |
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Coca-Cola (KO) trades at $83.08, down 1.39% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and a consensus analyst price target of $89.75. The company has beaten earnings expectations for three consecutive quarters, with Q1 2026 EPS of $0.86 exceeding the $0.812 estimate. Strong profitability metrics include a 27.8% net income margin and 45.8% ROE, though valuation ratios like a P/E of 25.93 and P/B of 10.55 appear elevated. Recent news highlights institutional buying and the company's 64-year dividend growth streak.
The outlook remains positive given consistent earnings beats, robust cash generation, and strong analyst support. Key opportunities include stable demand trends and dividend reliability, while risks involve premium valuation, regional volume divergence in Asia, and high debt levels. The stock presents a quality defensive holding with income appeal, though current multiples may limit near-term upside potential.
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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 →The Coca-Cola Company manufactures, markets, and distributes soft drink concentrates and syrups. The Company also distributes and markets juice and juice-drink products. Coca-Cola distributes its products to retailers and wholesalers in the United States and internationally.
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